Houston Premium Outlets Developments

[WheelNut]

I was hoping that site would remain a hayfield!! lol . . .

[mrfootball]

Since there are no malls in this area, which is absolutely booming, this will be a success no matter what on its own. Lots of young families, teenage kids, etc - ideal consumer demographic. Then add in the Houston people and all of the college kids coming/going via 290 to Austin, College Station, Waco and beyond and you've got a sure-fire hit.

I also like the outdoor concept.

I'm interested in seeing what they've got planned for the Town Center portion, as it is supposed to be twice the size.

Edited April 3, 2007 by mrfootball

[Jedijake]

Since there are no malls in this area, which is absolutely booming, this will be a success no matter what on its own. Lots of young families, teenage kids, etc - ideal consumer demographic. Then add in the Houston people and all of the college kids coming/going via 290 to Austin, College Station, Waco and beyond and you've got a sure-fire hit.

I also like the outdoor concept.

I'm interested in seeing what they've got planned for the Town Center portion, as it is supposed to be twice the size.

You'd think that development would follow northward as a result. However, if you look at development in Conroe, the major construction seems to end as you move from Conroe ISD into Willis ISD (and does not really take off again until you reach Huntsville). The same may hold true on 290. Cy-Fair ISD ends once you move north of Fairfield. Waller has not particularly developed the way Tomball has and it may take a LONG time for it to do that. That may slow down growth past Fairfield until you reach, say, Brenham.

Cy-Fair ISD is a HUGE selling point for developers with its repuation being what it is.

[Trae]

Not too long ago, Tomball ISD was a real rural school district. Same may happen for Waller ISD, too.

[MyEvilTwin]

Since there are no malls in this area, which is absolutely booming, this will be a success no matter what on its own.

I agree -- this area is starving for decent shopping. For those of us along the nether reaches of 290, Willowbrook is just horrible to get to -- I drive all the way to Memorial City when I need to go to a mall.

The only question mark in my mind is what the proposed 290 rebuild might do to this. But if Katy Mills has survived the I-10 construction...

[Trae]

Wouldn't 290 be complete by the time this is complete. Last time I was up there, there were building some overpasses.

[psilverot]

What new stores will be at the outlets. i can't seem to open the link. can someone list them.... please.

[aggie0083]

What new stores will be at the outlets. i can't seem to open the link. can someone list them.... please.

Sorry, I cleared my directory and away went those pdfs. I'll have to find them again.

Mr. Football, I'm guessing you got those from texags (unless my link spread quicker than I thought). Are you cypressag over there?

Edited April 4, 2007 by aggie0083

[Houston1stWordOnTheMoon]

I agree -- this area is starving for decent shopping. For those of us along the nether reaches of 290, Willowbrook is just horrible to get to -- I drive all the way to Memorial City when I need to go to a mall.

I like anything that will get the excess traffic away from Willowbrook. How fast can they get this thing done?!?!?!?

[hbcu]

the 290 rebuild is part of the masterplan to make it at least 3 lanes from 610 to 2920....what we see now is just phase two....

alot of the 290 building we see was due to the accidents that used to happen when people crossed Becker and Bauer Road to the other side of the 290..traffic used to back up for miles because some folks lost their lives unfortunately and it eventually forced the state I think to speed up the project

I discovered the back roads as a result....

[Mom22Blessings]

March 15, 2007 , 10:00AM

(PRN) Construction Begins on Houston Premium Outlets® PRNewswire-FirstCall Simon's Chelsea Division to Open Upscale Outlet Center in Spring 2008 - CYPRESS, Texas, March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) announced today that its Chelsea Property Group division began construction on Houston Premium Outlets®. The 430,000 square-foot outlet center will bring upscale outlet shopping to the Houston market.

The 75 acre property is located in northwest Houston off of U.S. Highway 290 between Mason Road and Fairfield Drive in Cypress , TX . The Roseland,

NJ- based Chelsea, a division of Simon, is the leader in the outlet industry based on its proven concept of Premium Outlet Shopping®. The center will be a single-level, village-style project with a Southwest architectural theme and will be the company's fourth Premium Outlet Center in Texas . Round Rock Premium Outlets and Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets opened in the Lone Star State in 2006, joining Allen Premium Outlets.

Houston Premium Outlets will house 120 outlet stores and will feature high-quality designer and name brands serving the area's permanent population as well as visitors to the area.

"Our trademarked concept of Premium Outlet Shopping® differentiates Chelsea centers from other outlet centers and entertainment megamalls. We are confident that we will be bringing together an excellent mix of upscale and high quality merchants befitting this area's desirable demographics,"

said John R. Klein, co-president of Chelsea . "We selected the Houston market because we felt there was a synergy in the type of quality centers we build and the brand conscious and quality-minded consumers who live in and visit this region. Shoppers who seek the finest brands at outlet prices and desire a more upscale shopping atmosphere will appreciate the difference in what we will be bringing to the Houston metro area."

Houston Premium Outlets, scheduled to open spring 2008, will create approximately 800 to 1,000 quality jobs and is projected to generate millions of dollars in sales tax and real estate property tax revenue. To the east of this project, a 100 acre project, Fairfield Towne Center , is being developed by the Simon Community/Lifestyle Center Division. This 800,000 square foot project is slated to open fall 2008/spring 2009. Both projects combined will create over 1.2 million square feet of high quality retail space in this corridor.

LIST OF STORES

699 Adidas (512) 868-9065

823 Aeropostale (512) 869-3386

765 AG Adriano Goldschmied (512) 868-0609

1201 Ann Taylor Factory Store (512) 931-2315

555 Anne Klein (512) 869-0686

789 Ashworth-Callaway Golf (512) 931-2594

599 Banana Republic Factory Store (512) 869-5539

842 Bass (512) 930-9595

761 BCBG Max Azria (512) 863-2070

591 BCBGirls (512) 868-4363

159 Big Dog Sportswear (512) 819-9866

227 Billabong (512) 869-3052

777 Brooks Brothers Factory Store (512) 869-3077

531 Burberry (512) 879-6100

499 Calvin Klein (512) 931-2193

821 Calvin Klein Underwear (512) 931-2066

869 Casual Male XL (512) 863-8529

321 Converse (512) 868-0039

231 Ecko Unltd (512) 864-7551

793 Eddie Bauer (512) 931-0700

595 Esprit (512) 863-5898

769 G-Star Raw (512) 864-7153

109 Gap Outlet (512) 863-6566

463 Geoffrey Beene (512) 931-2472

219 Guess (512) 931-2879

423 Izod (512) 931-2011

539 J.Crew (512) 869-2096

717 Jockey (512) 868-2900

860 Jones New York (512) 869-3091

858 Kasper (512) 869-3031

766 Kenneth Cole (512) 863-6012

121 L'eggs Hanes Bali Playtex (512) 931-2802

657 Lane Bryant Outlet Mar 30 (est)

239 Levi's/Dockers Outlet (512) 869-0011

803 Lids for Less (512) 869-8356

401 Liz Claiborne (512) 819-0650

866 Maidenform (512) 931-2610

557 Michael Kors (512) 869-5694

757 Miss Sixty / Energie (512) 868-0025

437 Nautica (512) 868-3316

399 Nike Factory Store (512) 868-9511

221 Oakley Vault (512) 863-7256

819 PacSun (512) 863-5914

727 Papaya (512) 930-5200

867 Perry Ellis (512) 869-3022

657 Petite Sophisticate Outlet Mar 30 (est)

501 Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store (512) 864-1971

163 Puma (512) 930-5757

824 Quiksilver (512) 863-9494

601 Reebok (512) 931-2061

301 Rue21 (512) 353-0161

855 Team Spirit Mar 23 (est.)

753 Theory (512) 863-5317

836 Timberland (512) 863-5208

1205 Tommy Hilfiger (512) 931-2327

419 Van Heusen (512) 930-7755

573 White House | Black Market Mar 22 (est)

807 Wilsons Leather Outlet (512) 931-2106

Suite Store Telephone

699 Adidas (512) 868-9065

561 Aldo Outlet + Kids (512) 868-0846

842 Bass (512) 930-9595

455 Clarks Bostonian (512) 869-3046

559 Cole Haan (512) 869-0327

321 Converse (512) 868-0039

271 Crocs (512) 868-3437

445 Easy Spirit (512) 819-9479

701 Factory Brand Shoes (512) 863-7413

839 Florsheim (512) 868-0112

719 Hush Puppies & Family (512) 931-2323

762 Johnston & Murphy (512) 868-2096

229 Journeys (512) 864-2098

766 Kenneth Cole (512) 863-6012

549 Liz Claiborne Shoes (512) 819-0839

863 Naturalizer (512) 819-0287

399 Nike Factory Store (512) 868-9511

537 Nine West (512) 869-3017

163 Puma (512) 930-5757

449 Red Wing Shoes (512) 819-9673

601 Reebok (512) 931-2061

825 Robert Wayne Footwear (512) 930-0100

453 SAS Factory Shoe Store (512) 868-0277

241 Shoe Carnival (512) 863-7699

729 Skechers (512) 869-3090

709 Stride Rite Keds Sperry (512) 869-3627

836 Timberland (512) 863-5208

225 Vans (512) 863-3541

Suite Store Telephone

147 Carter's (512) 868-3427

854 The Children's Place Outlet (512) 864-3586

283 Disney Store Outlet (512) 864-0577

155 Gymboree Outlet (512) 863-7592

135 K*B Toy Outlet (512) 931-2538

705 Kids Supercenter (512) 930-4140

131 Little Me (512) 931-2904

441 NauticaKids (512) 868-3316

715 OshKosh B'Gosh (512) 864-0131

771 Strasburg Children (512) 868-1324

709 Stride Rite Keds Sperry (512) 869-3627

Suite Store Telephone

750 Coach (512) 864-1682

269 Kipling (512) 868-6969

827 The Luggage Factory (512) 869-7401

433 Samsonite Company Store (512) 864-1296

807 Wilsons Leather Outlet (512) 931-2106

Suite Store Telephone

750 Coach (512) 864-1682

809 Fossil (512) 864-2815

875 Icing by Claire's (512) 868-0287

879 Sunglass Club (512) 863-2271

739 Sunglass Hut (512) 868-1830

881 Swarovski (512) 864-0375

829 Time Factory Watch Outlet (512) 864-2418

279 Totes/Sunglass World (512) 863-8319

801 Ultra Diamonds (512) 863-6210

749 Zales Outlet (512) 931-2635

Suite Store Telephone

822 Calphalon Kitchen Outlet (512) 819-0151

281 Corningware Corelle Revere (512) 868-5865

149 Farberware (512) 869-3503

679 Kitchen Collection (512) 930-5995

161 Le Creuset (512) 863-7181

Suite Store Telephone

820 Apricot Lane (512) 931-2040

723 Bose (512) 864-7118

767 The Cosmetics Company Store (512) 864-0264

741 Crabtree & Evelyn (512) 819-9520

871 Fragrance Outlet (512) 863-0438

459 Harry and David (512) 868-0308

135 K*B Toy Outlet (512) 931-2538

764 Lanc

[bachanon]

now, if only the grand parkway section between i-45 and 290 would be completed.

the one and only reason we have not shopped katy mills is because of the distance. i will be interested in shopping at this new outlet. even more so, if the grand parkway is built between i-45 and 290.

Edited April 4, 2007 by bachanon

[PureAuteur]

I like anything that will get the excess traffic away from Willowbrook. How fast can they get this thing done?!?!?!?

It will be completed right before the Christmas holiday shopping season.

(I really have no idea, but I thought that would sound good to you.)

[psilverot]

The stores listed are better than the current stores at katy mills. it's definitely a good location for outlets. They won't have any problems with not having enough consumers. The area is saturated with new communities.

March 15, 2007 , 10:00AM

(PRN) Construction Begins on Houston Premium Outlets

[blocked writer]

The stores listed are better than the current stores at katy mills. it's definitely a good location for outlets. They won't have any problems with not having enough consumers. The area is saturated with new communities.

I think this outlet will pull from much more than the local community. I mean me and my friend will travel from here to the San Marcos outlets (we love Pottery Barn) a couple of times a year. Based on the selection of stores, this outlet will draw from all over the city and beyond.

[psilverot]

The outlet isn't getting a pottery barn is it?

I think this outlet will pull from much more than the local community. I mean me and my friend will travel from here to the San Marcos outlets (we love Pottery Barn) a couple of times a year. Based on the selection of stores, this outlet will draw from all over the city and beyond.

The Northwest area could really use a Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Z Gallerie, West Elm, Anthropologie etc..... You have to drive so far just to shop at these places.

The outlet isn't getting a pottery barn is it?

[blocked writer]

The outlet isn't getting a pottery barn is it?

No, I don't think so. Sorry for the confusion. I was just making the point that people will drive a really long way to go to an outlet with nice stores. Me and my friend driving from Houston to San Marcos for PB, for example. For that reason, I think that this outlet will draw from all over the city with the nice selection of stores it has, not just the northwest area.

[Houston1stWordOnTheMoon]

It will be completed right before the Christmas holiday shopping season.

(I really have no idea, but I thought that would sound good to you.)

That would be a happy and most welcomed thing!!! If only it were true.......

[spacepower]

The stores listed in this thread are MISLEADING. They are stores listed in premium outlets at round rock. So far, the tenants in houston premium outlets have not been decided. In other words, the list has not been released.

The stores listed are better than the current stores at katy mills. it's definitely a good location for outlets. They won't have any problems with not having enough consumers. The area is saturated with new communities.

[WheelNut]

What happened to the links? They are no longer working.

[Mom22Blessings]

No they're not misleading.

I didn't copy them from the Round Rock list (I think Mr. Football did post the link from their site)

That list and article was from a business site and the numbers listed are for the main locations (of the future stores) in round rock the area. They didn't say that it was a list from the RR one.

[spacepower]

As long as I know, the list of tenants have not been decided yet. If you take a look at the tenants of premium outlets in different places, none of them are exactly same. Your list is just a copy of rr outlets. It cannot be true. I guess that business site provided wrong information.

No they're not misleading.

I didn't copy them from the Round Rock list (I think Mr. Football did post the link from their site)

That list and article was from a business site and the numbers listed are for the main locations (of the future stores) in round rock the area. They didn't say that it was a list from the RR one.

[CDeb]

They're definitely moving dirt on the site now.

[MyEvilTwin]

As long as I know, the list of tenants have not been decided yet. If you take a look at the tenants of premium outlets in different places, none of them are exactly same. Your list is just a copy of rr outlets. It cannot be true. I guess that business site provided wrong information.

The original link to the site plan that was provided at the top of this thread had store names included (not as a list, but as a label in each respective spot). Of course, that link doesn't work any more -- but it does suggest that at least some of the outlets have been determined.

I'm not sure if the list that was posted later matched it or not, but my guess is that it doesn't -- I specifically remember that the food court area had no labels on the site plan, and the list above includes some food court restaurants. Having said that, my impression is that the stores on the site plan were pretty similar to those in the list, so the list may be pretty good indication of the types of stores that will be here.

Assuming, of course, the site plan linked above wasn't pure fiction.

[Jedijake]

The original link to the site plan that was provided at the top of this thread had store names included (not as a list, but as a label in each respective spot). Of course, that link doesn't work any more -- but it does suggest that at least some of the outlets have been determined.

I'm not sure if the list that was posted later matched it or not, but my guess is that it doesn't -- I specifically remember that the food court area had no labels on the site plan, and the list above includes some food court restaurants. Having said that, my impression is that the stores on the site plan were pretty similar to those in the list, so the list may be pretty good indication of the types of stores that will be here.

Assuming, of course, the site plan linked above wasn't pure fiction.

Sounds a lot like the outlet center up in the Poconos called "The Crossings".

It's a shame that outlet centers don't have more of a selection of food places. I wish I knew more about what they'd have in the way of eating.

I saw Eddie Bauer on the list. Aren't they closing?

[Mom22Blessings]

There is an EB being added to Market Street in TW. I don't know what the big deal is about it though. They had it in Willowbrook forever.

[psilverot]

The Eddie Bauer in Willowbrook just recently closed. I think Vintage Park will be getting one also. The funny thing is it's only 3 miles away from the mall.

There is an EB being added to Market Street in TW. I don't know what the big deal is about it though. They had it in Willowbrook forever.

[mrfootball]

As far as foodcourts go, I'm excited that it will have a Jody Maroni's. I love that place!

Edited April 6, 2007 by mrfootball

[Trae]

I've never heard of it.

[jimcas]

The link for the brochure and site plan don't seem to be working....

[aggie0083]

...

Edited April 21, 2007 by aggie0083

[Boris]

Here you go, so you don't have to mess with the slow downloading link:

[Mom22Blessings]

uh......I saw Neiman Marcus in there.

[psilverot]

Are you guys sure that this is going to be an outlet. Does Carolina Herrera have an outlet? Or Tumi, Burberry, etc... The Disney Store specifically noted that is was a Disney Outlet, but the other stores did not show any signs of being an outlet store. The tenant list is GREAT!!! About time! Is the list set for sure or is it just plans? Thanks.

uh......I saw Neiman Marcus in there.

[Trae]

There is a Neiman Marcus in Katy Mills. It is an outlet, much like the one here is going to be.

[psilverot]

sorry, it is an outlet (Duh! Premium Outlets). I just didn't know that CH had an outlet.

[h2obuff]

Niche- If Cypress residents had control of all commercial development, it would look much different from all that NewQuest stuff. Do you honestly think they'd want to build cheap and generic looking retail everywhere? If they had an incentive to do so, they'd probably plan their development in such a way that blends construction with natural landscape, leaving a community that is aesthetically pleasing to look at when driving around . There is always a brilliant architectural style for any geographic place and culture. It's surprising that the residents, with all their collective money, just sit back and let their community remain a playground for corporate developers.

Also, independent, resident-owned businesses would probably not worry about higher operating costs so much, because they are investing in their community. Cypress consumers would be much more loyal to these businesses than to the generic tenants currently in place. If higher prices reduce the amount of space necessary, then that's definitely a plus. I would also rather pay the higher prices for the improved aesthetics, the local ownership (knowing the money will go back into the community), and hopefully the better quality and durability of products, basically places that don't attract large masses of consumers daily who think they got a good deal because the worthless product they bought was only 3 dollars.

So what architectual style blends in with prarie that woudl appeal to you? Maybe all the structures under ground, maybe hidden by fluffy clouds. I haven't been reading posts much lately, but I am glad to know you still have no basis in reality or how business works in this town.

It is also obvious you have never run a business nor know how one works. Unless you are a non-profilt, you are a for-profit company, hence you are in business to make money, not provide a sense of loyalty or awarness. These things do not pay bills. Also, any goods these local people would sale would be bought from the exact same distributor as the "national" guiy would, so in essdece you would be payign more for the exact same item, no difference in quality, other than an flase impression of one.

Edited April 12, 2007 by h2obuff

[Fairmom]

We're recent Fairfield homewoners and sad to see the hay farm go so quickly, but alas, such is the way of things. Now our biggest concern is the major traffic headache that will be Mason road in the not so distant future. Is there any plan to add an exit off of 290 for Fairfield Place? Wasn't there an exit off of 290 just past Mason prior to the recent construction?

It's going to be a nightmare for Fairfield residents (just like all those poor souls living off of Cypress-Rosehill now) just to get in and out of the neighborhood on the weekends!!! I guess the Mueschke-Schiel route into the back of Fairfield will become well travelled until the Grand Parkway interchange is built and Cypresswood and Cumberland whatever it is connect to GP on the west end of Fairfield. Any time line on that project, by the way?

[psilverot]

Any news on this project? thanks.

[hbcu]

I took 290 past FF everday before I moved...there was a Fairfield Place exit then going west before Mason reopened...

problem with Schiel is that the road is too small for legitimate traffic...I used to take that route sometimes coming from Hockley or going to Huffmeister and it's narrow...

how is the Fairhaven neighborhood coming in the back? Will Mason be extended to 2920 or whatever it's supposed to lead to?

Lack of legitimate throughfares will be FF's doom if they don't get the roads done fast

[Fairmom]

Latest thing I heard from another Fairfield resident who attended recent community association meeting:

They will be constructing a temporary cement plant on the commercial land in front of Fairfield between Cypresswood and the 290 feeder (To facilitate the building of the outlets and Fairfield Towne Center). There is much concern about the environmental impact of air pollutants to Fairfield residents while it is in operation. Also the sign that was posted was placed so that it could not be seen and so that no one would oppose the plant. Someone "accidently" found the sign, but I don't know if the 180 days had already passed for filing opposition.

Regarding an exit off of 290 after Mason Rd., the word at that meeting apparently was that there will be an exit constructed (first a temporary exit for the cement plant, and later a permanent exit).

I did not attended that meeting myself, so this is all second hand info. Anyone able to confirm or clarify these issues?

Regarding the need for thoroughfares in Fairfield: I for one don't want them. Yes, we need more appropriate enty and exit points from the neighborhood, but I don't want Mason going all the way to 2920. Used to be that the only people driving through Fairfield were residents or visitors. With major roads connecting 290 to 2920 via Fairfield comes a lot more transient traffic. I don't want to see Fairfield become a route to elsewhere instead of a community -- In my opinion, that would truly be our doom.

[hbcu]

if there's no North-South corridor from FF, what happens? Ultimately, it's going to happen....

I passed by the new park and ride construction at Skinner and 290 last week....isn't it supposed to be more than a Park & Ride though? It only looked like a parking garage...

[CDeb]

if there's no North-South corridor from FF, what happens? Ultimately, it's going to happen....

I passed by the new park and ride construction at Skinner and 290 last week....isn't it supposed to be more than a Park & Ride though? It only looked like a parking garage...

There's going to be a 75,000 sqft commercial development and 300-unit apartment complex associated with the P&R also.

http://www.metrosolutions.org/go/doc/1068/116856/

[hbcu]

thought so.....I remember when it was the woods out there...simply amazing....that area has exploded...I used to go down Skinner to the graphic artisit I dealt with and it was a pleasant drive...not anymore..

[mrfootball]

Not sure where they're going to be able to put a 300-unit apt on that property unless its going to be some sort of midrise.

[Fairmom]

Not sure where they're going to be able to put a 300-unit apt on that property unless its going to be some sort of midrise.

The plan on the Metro website makes it look like that P&R/commercial/apartment development will extend onto the adjacent land with the old HP campus. Am I seeing that correctly? Are they planning to demolish all of that? There is a drainage pond on the sketch that looks just like the one they just redid on the east side of that campus next to the bayou.

[JustinUther]

I drive by that new Park and Ride all the time. It looks to me that it is all going to be west of the HP facility. I am glad to see that place being used for something, even if it isn't permanent. Something I don't see either on location or on the plans is an elevated connection to 290. To really get serious about this P&R there should be some plan to extend the HOV.

[psilverot]

Any news, pictures, or links for this project recently?

[bodl]

From the Simon Property Group Quarterly Results:

- Houston Premium Outlets - a 433,000 square foot upscale manufacturers'

outlet center in Houston, Texas. The center is scheduled to open in May

of 2008.

I'd provide the link, but there is no additional info....

[Trae]

How much farther northwest is Houston sprawling because of this thing? Are there more communities going up further down from Fairfield?