Mab Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Recently, the Leader reported on the purchase of Ella Plaza by Braun Enterprises. Area residents expressed their excitement on social media about the potential for major improvements to the space as well as additional tenants. John Crawford wrote on the Oak Forest Homeowners Association Facebook page: “Braun is a quality developer. This is definitely good news for the neighborhood.” While Dan Braun said that they will wait to actively market the plaza once their plans are firmly in place, renovations will hopefully start before the end of the year. “The city is backed up and it will take a while to get the permits,” he said. As for keeping the retro Ella Plaza sign, Braun said that they’d like to but are unsure at the present time if the city codes will allow it. “We also have the same problem at 4721 N. Main. The city codes don’t allow for keeping a lot of the old signs if you make any changes other than changing out the panels. We will certainly try.” With several area developments in the Heights, including the spot where the Heights General Store is now located and Yale Street Center with its Yale Street Grill, Braun is familiar with the changing demographics of the Leader area. In the hunt for tenants for his developments, Braun said they generally choose qualified and local regional groups over larger chains. He cites Torchy’s at Harolds as an example, saying that they also had interest from national chains for the location. “We will do our best to find a tenant mix that fits well with the neighborhood,” said Braun of the 30,000 square foot space. “There will probably be a combination of local and regional tenants.” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 http://www.newquest.com/Content/properties/678/OakForest_GardenOaksRedevelopment.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Barf. If they're advertising the number of fast food joints and dollar stores nearby, I don't have high hopes for good stuff going in. http://www.newquest.com/Content/properties/678/OakForest_GardenOaksRedevelopment.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 http://www.newquest.com/Content/properties/678/OakForest_GardenOaksRedevelopment.pdf Updated leasing plan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ctaf Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Frida's is leaving?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Phew! I was worried there might not be a mattress store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 (edited) Is "Toasted" this Toasted or this Toasted? Probably the first one, which means probably it won't be called Toasted. Edited March 5, 2015 by Angostura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angostura Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Is "Toasted" this Toasted or this Toasted? None of the above, apparently. Now open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 http://x.lnimg.com/attachments/93A869B0-2D2A-478C-9C2B-060F30CA7E61.pdf future mini storage will be added 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenOlenska Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 (edited) So, this big thing is happening there. I noticed it a little while back but took some pictures today. It looks six stories tall. From behind: Edit: It's the storage. Edited January 2, 2018 by EllenOlenska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 http://www.bigtexstorage.com/locations/garden-oaks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_cuevas713 Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 4 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Why does Houston need this many storage places and mattress stores? Because a ton of people are moving here with little space to store anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 10 hours ago, CrockpotandGravel said: Why does Houston need this many storage places and mattress stores? storage is actually quite profitable and in demand so no surprise there. come to find out, though, no one needs that many mattress stores, not even mattress firm. the two guys that led their RE team were caught defrauding MF from millions and millions of dollars entering into hundreds of unnecessary leases nationwide, often in retail developments they were undisclosed partners in or in exchange for lavish gifts and trips. so come to find out it's NOT just part of their business model haha 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 (edited) A plan review fee permit was filed today for 3444 Ella Blvd, Suite B. According to the permit, Austin-based juicery Juiceland is opening in the unit. 3444 Ella Boulevard is one of the units in Ella Plaza. It's located at 3414-3468 Ella Blvd. Despite this being in the Heights forum, the shopping center is in the Garden Oaks-Oak Forest area. Edited September 22, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 On 9/22/2023 at 12:48 AM, IntheKnowHouston said: A plan review fee permit was filed today for 3444 Ella Blvd, Suite B. According to the permit, Austin-based juicery Juiceland is opening in the unit. 3444 Ella Boulevard is one of the units in Ella Plaza. It's located at 3414-3468 Ella Blvd. Despite this being in the Heights forum, the shopping center is in the Garden Oaks-Oak Forest area. An architectural barriers project for Juiceland was recently filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The Austin-based juice shop is planning to expand to 3444 Ella Blvd, Suite B. It's one of several Ella Plaza tenants. Ella Plaza is located at 3414-3468 Ella Blvd. Below are details from the filing pertaining to Juiceland's forthcoming Garden Oaks-Oak Forest location: Estimated Start Date: October 23, 2023 Estimated Completion Date: January 29, 2024 Estimated Cost: $275,000 Type of Work: Renovation/Alteration Scope of Work: Renovation of existing space for juice bar Square Footage: 696 sf https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/TABS/Search/Project/TABS2024001477 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Below is the most recent marketing brochure for Ella Plaza. Ella Plaza is a Garden Oaks retail center located at 3414-3468 Ella Boulevard. https://read-king.com/properties/ella-plaza https://read-king.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Ella-Plaza-Brochure_06.pdf https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/3414-3468-Ella-Blvd-Houston-TX/27975896/ https://www.loopnet.com/viewer/pdf?file=https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/9CZ3uZxX-NHsnQ0VRrnn1vksyEezqMY2irQVS1FUs3I/Ella Plaza Brochure05.pdf https://images1.loopnet.com/d2/9CZ3uZxX-NHsnQ0VRrnn1vksyEezqMY2irQVS1FUs3I/Ella%20Plaza%20Brochure05.pdf Site Plan (not sure if this is current or not): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntheKnowHouston Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) Photos of Ella Plaza are below. I don't know when the photos were shot, but they are included in the retail center's listing. Ella Plaza is a Garden Oaks shopping center located at 3414-3468 Ella Boulevard. Edited September 24, 2023 by IntheKnowHouston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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