The Houston Ship Channel complex, with its more than 200 public and private facilities, is the nation's largest port for waterborne tonnage and an essential economic engine for the Houston region, the state of Texas, and the U.S. With that in mind, we attended the Bisnow Future of Galveston County event. The event provided us with a wealth of knowledge about the latest developments, the hospitality boom, and pockets of growth. It also served as an excellent platform to share and discuss projects in Galveston County with other industry leaders and colleagues.
Despite the setbacks from Hurricane Beryl, the CCIM Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter Mid-Year Economic Update event thrived.
Special thanks to Dr. Harold Hunt for sharing his research and insights, providing us with a comprehensive economic overview and real estate outlook for the year. Despite higher production costs, shipping challenges, potential import tariffs, and increased government spending, there is plenty of good news. Here are some highlights from his presentation:
North Carolina is investing $1 billion to fight the state's mental health and substance use crisis. Of that funding, $200 million is earmarked to build systems to support people in crisis and with complex needs. human eXperience (hX) architects is designing the new Mecklenburg County Facility-Based Crisis Center in Charlotte, NC.
One person’s trash becomes a builder’s treasure. Houston’s Brixx Technology is underway on a repurposing project in Toronto, Ohio that will produce double the benefit for the community and the environment. Brixx is renovating the decommissioned W.H. Sammis Power Plant and integrating their proprietary process for converting coal combustion waste into durable, non-toxic bricks and blocks. By 2025, Brixx will recycle the entire 20-million ton repository of fly ash at site into LEED-certified building materials. Brixx is the first company to receive a beneficial fly ash reuse permit from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. PRISM worked with Randy Stremmel, CEO of Brixx, to develop the renderings needed to explain the project to city officials and environmental groups.
A year ago this month, Houston multifamily developer Venterra Realty celebrated the grand opening of Highpark Apartments in Cypress, TX. This 12.78-acre complex, situated near Bridgeland in northwestern Harris County, marks a significant milestone as Venterra's first ground-up development in Cypress. The area continues to experience explosive growth, making this project particularly noteworthy.
June is not just a month of sunshine and blooming flowers—it's a time of celebration for our colleague Sarah Amos. Last month, we proudly marked her promotion to President, and now we're delighted to honor her birthday. Fun fact: Sarah is a twin, which adds an extra layer of camaraderie and shared joy. This year was particularly unique as her birthday coincided with Father's Day, creating a cherished moment for her family. Here's to your next trip around the sun, Sarah!
At PRISM, we have a few favorite activities: celebrating birthdays, commemorating work anniversaries, and touring the buildings we've brought to life.
This month, several of our Houston team members enjoyed a delightful day filled with celebration and exploration. We started with a lunch to celebrate Sarah and Deborah's work anniversaries, then embarked on a tour of various projects in the Cypress area. A highlight of the day was visiting our longtime client, J.A. Greene Construction.
Deborah teed off the month with industry professionals from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) and the Society of Construction Law (SCL) at Holey Moley in Houston! It was a fantastic opportunity to expand her network, enjoy a round of mini-golf, and build connections within the design-build and construction law communities.
Deborah recently attended CREMM’s Havana Nights Summer Soiree, a spectacular event brimming with excitement, entertainment, and vibrant fashion. The night featured thrilling casino games, a live DJ, and delicious Havana-inspired food and drinks. Beyond the fun, the soiree had a heartwarming purpose: raising funds for BEAR: Be a Resource Houston, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk and CPS-involved children and their caretakers in the greater Houston area. The event perfectly blended high-energy enjoyment with meaningful philanthropy, leaving attendees like Deborah with unforgettable memories and the satisfaction of supporting a worthy cause.
We had a fantastic experience attending Port Houston's 2nd Annual Inclusive Procurement Day. We learned a lot about Port Houston's vision and economic growth. We were impressed by the business equity team's efforts to support the growth and development of small, minority, and women-owned businesses through various initiatives.
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