Rice Village Shopping Center At 2400 University Blvd.

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 1/9/2024 at 3:39 PM, talltexan83 said:

So Prego, Brown Bag, Beautique all closed or about to close?  Le Peep has been gone for a while.  There has to be sometthing big planned for this block, right? RIGHT?!

 

On 1/13/2024 at 3:08 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Good observation. The site plan lists the spaces as offline, so it's possible. Maybe details will be announced later this year.

 

On 1/20/2024 at 4:28 PM, bobruss said:

There is a new master plan being developed by a major Houston firm for Rice University's property in the Village. It's all in the early planning stages and it will be a Rice Village Game Changer for sure. Thats all I can say.

 

On 1/9/2024 at 3:46 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below is the... Rice Village retail site plan. It was updated in September and included in leasing materials available on Crexi.

https://www.crexi.com/lease/widgets/238/properties/277133/texas-rice-village

A close up of the offline units are below. It is specifically of units located in the northwest portion of Rice Village District. That portion includes the properties bordering Kirby Dr, Times Blvd, Kelvin Dr, and Amherst St.

Below are previous and/or current tenants of all the units in that portion:
 

• 6121 Kirby Dr (previously occupied by El Paso Import Company)
   
• 6125 Kirby Dr (previously occupied by MODChic)
   
• 6127 Kirby Dr (previously occupied by Chloe Dao)
   
• 2518 Times Blvd (occupied by Susan's Nail & Facial / Plush Nails Studio)
   
• 2537 Times Blvd (previously occupied by Myth + Symbol)
   
• 2535 Times Blvd
   
• 2533 Time Blvd
   
• 6128 Village Pkwy (previously occupied by Le Peep)
   
• 6132 Village Pkwy
   
• 6136 Village Pkwy
   
• 2520 Amherst St (occupied by Prego)
   
• 2528 Amherst St
   
• 2532 Amherst St
   
• 2534 Amherst St
   
• 2542 Amherst St
   
• 2540 Amherst St (previously occupied by Brown Bag Deli)
   
• 6137 Kirby Dr (previously Lovett Dental)
   
• 6135 Kirby Dr
   
• 2504 Amherst St (Rice Village Farmers Market)
   
• 2507 Times Blvd (previously Beautique)
   
• 2504 Amherst St (previously Mecox)
   

 

Edited March 31 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

18 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

A close up of the offline units are below. It is specifically of units located in the northwest portion of Rice Village District. That portion includes the properties bordering Kirby Dr, Times Blvd, Kelvin Dr, and Amherst St.

Below is a parcel map outlining the northwest portion of Rice Village District. The portion outlined includes the properties bordering Kirby Dr, Times Blvd, Kelvin Dr, and Amherst St.

Those parcels are:
 

• 6121 Kirby Dr
• 2533 Times Blvd
• 2504 Amherst St
• 2540 Amherst St
• 2550 Amherst St

Edited March 31 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 1/9/2024 at 3:39 PM, talltexan83 said:

So Prego, Brown Bag, Beautique all closed or about to close?  Le Peep has been gone for a while.  There has to be sometthing big planned for this block, right? RIGHT?!

 

On 1/20/2024 at 4:28 PM, bobruss said:

There is a new master plan being developed by a major Houston firm for Rice University's property in the Village. It's all in the early planning stages and it will be a Rice Village Game Changer for sure. Thats all I can say.

 

21 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

A close up of the offline units are below. It is specifically of units located in the northwest portion of Rice Village District. That portion includes the properties bordering Kirby Dr, Times Blvd, Kelvin Dr, and Amherst St.

 

 

 

In a Nextdoor post about The Chaucer (the Randall Davis Company condominiums going up at 2360 Rice Blvd), someone commented about rumored changes planned for Rice Village District. Specifically, the commenter refers to the northwest portion. The portion includes the properties bounded by Kirby Dr, Times Blvd, Kelvin Dr, and Amherst St.

Here are their comments. Take it with a grain a salt:
 

• My understanding is that there is high rise housing and a parking garage going up in Rice Village between Kirby & Kelvin and Times & Amherst.  The current location for the Rice Village Farmers Market. Several retailers and restaurants have had to close and move out.
  
   
• Some say the Beautique building is coming down first and will be a surface parking lot for a while before construction begins on a parking garage. Same for the other section (Brown Bag, Prego) torn down, surface lot, then construction of new residential high rise.  I have no idea if any of that is accurate and no one seems to know how many stories high the building might be.  The vendors at the Farmers Market think they will stay in the same block - just moving back and forth as construction occurs in different areas.
   

https://nextdoor.com/p/Qrt8SM63QSZY

[IntheKnowHouston]

A plan reviewing fee was filed Friday for 5515 Kelvin Dr, Suite 100.
 

Details from the permit:

• Use: One-stop remodel, retail
• FCC Group : Non-residential alteration

According to the permit, stationery store Paper Source will be located in the Rice Village unit.

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 3/30/2024 at 5:43 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

A demolition permit was purchased last week for The Ginger Man. The former beer bar was located at 5607 Morningside Dr.

"The beloved bar hit hard times at the beginning of the pandemic and closed in the spring of 2020. Rice University bought the property in June 2020," according a 2021 Houston Chronicle article. At the time, management noted they're "still evaluating the building to determine what needs to be done to find a new tenant."
 
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/article/Permanently-closed-Ginger-Man-awaits-its-fate-16132297.php
 

 

On 3/28/2024 at 5:15 PM, hindesky said:

Blooming anew.

 

On 3/30/2024 at 6:50 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Another photo snapped after the razing of the former Ginger Man site earlier this week. The photo was shared in a Facebook group.

"Blooming anew" and the Rice Village District logo are printed on tarps wrapping the site. As noted a few posts up, Rice University purchased the property in 2020. 

The Ginger Man was located in Rice Village at 5607 Morningside Dr.

Chron.com covered the demolition of The Ginger Man in an article published today. Unfortunately, the article doesn't reveal Rice Management Company's plan for the property. 

The Ginger Man was located at 5607 Morningside Dr.


https://www.chron.com/food/article/rice-demolishes-houston-ginger-man-19393308.php

Edited April 11 by IntheKnowHouston

[bobruss]

I believe this plan only encompasses the land Rice already owns which is a fair amount of property. 

[IntheKnowHouston]

A plumbing permit was purchased yesterday for 2507 Times Blvd in Rice Village.


Details from the permit:

• Use: Demo building / sewer disconnect
• FCC Group: Demo; other building(s)

The permit is in preparation of the demolition of the unit previously occupied by Beautique Day Spa / Salon. Beautique relocated nearby to 5520 Weslayan St.

The impending demolition is part of yet-to-be-announced plans Rice Management Co. has for the entire block the salon once occupied. More about that in this post above.

[hindesky]

[IntheKnowHouston]

18 hours ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

A plumbing permit was purchased yesterday for 2507 Times Blvd in Rice Village.


Details from the permit:

• Use: Demo building / sewer disconnect
• FCC Group: Demo; other building(s)

The permit is in preparation of the demolition of the unit previously occupied by Beautique Day Spa / Salon. Beautique relocated nearby to 5520 Weslayan St.

The impending demolition is part of yet-to-be-announced plans Rice Management Co. has for the entire block the salon once occupied. More about that in this post above.

 

1 hour ago, hindesky said:

With yesterday's demolition permit purchase, 2507 Times Blvd (Beautique Day Spa / Salon's former spot) will likely be razed soon.

I'm patiently awaiting Rice Management Co.'s plans for this northwest portion of Rice Village. Hopefully there will be an announcement in the coming months.

[IntheKnowHouston]

A plan reviewing fee was purchased yesterday for 2401 Times Blvd, Suite 100.

Details from the permit:
 

• Use: One-stop remodel; retail
• FCC Group : Non-residential alteration

I don't know what's slated to open in this space in Rice Village. 

[IntheKnowHouston]

The Rice Thresher recently published an article on Rice Village through the years. The article goes through the shopping hub's transformation and ownership over the decades. There is also commentary from alumni and current students regarding the changes. 

https://www.ricethresher.org/article/2024/04/change-is-inevitable-rice-village-through-the-years  

Edited April 21 by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 3/30/2024 at 5:43 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

A demolition permit was purchased last week for The Ginger Man. The former beer bar was located at 5607 Morningside Dr.

"The beloved bar hit hard times at the beginning of the pandemic and closed in the spring of 2020. Rice University bought the property in June 2020," according a 2021 Houston Chronicle article. At the time, management noted they're "still evaluating the building to determine what needs to be done to find a new tenant."
 
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/article/Permanently-closed-Ginger-Man-awaits-its-fate-16132297.php

  
 

 

On 3/30/2024 at 6:02 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

A post about the demolition of the building at 5607 Morningside Dr. The Ginger Man operated in Rice Village until its closure a few years ago.


https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/52487-morningside-dr-and-university-blvd/?do=findComment&comment=699294

 

A photo of the demolition shared in a Facebook group earlier this week:

 

On 3/30/2024 at 6:50 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Another photo snapped after the razing of the former Ginger Man site earlier this week. The photo was shared in a Facebook group.

"Blooming anew" and the Rice Village District logo are printed on tarps wrapping the site. As noted a few posts up, Rice University purchased the property in 2020. 

The Ginger Man was located in Rice Village at 5607 Morningside Dr.

 

On 3/31/2024 at 4:39 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

In a Nextdoor post about The Chaucer (the Randall Davis Company condominiums going up at 2360 Rice Blvd), someone commented about rumored changes planned for Rice Village District. Specifically, the commenter refers to the northwest portion. The portion includes the properties bounded by Kirby Dr, Times Blvd, Kelvin Dr, and Amherst St.

Here are their comments. Take it with a grain a salt:
 

• My understanding is that there is high rise housing and a parking garage going up in Rice Village between Kirby & Kelvin and Times & Amherst.  The current location for the Rice Village Farmers Market. Several retailers and restaurants have had to close and move out.
  
   
• Some say the Beautique building is coming down first and will be a surface parking lot for a while before construction begins on a parking garage. Same for the other section (Brown Bag, Prego) torn down, surface lot, then construction of new residential high rise.  I have no idea if any of that is accurate and no one seems to know how many stories high the building might be.  The vendors at the Farmers Market think they will stay in the same block - just moving back and forth as construction occurs in different areas.
   

https://nextdoor.com/p/Qrt8SM63QSZY

 

On 4/16/2024 at 7:06 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

A plumbing permit was purchased yesterday for 2507 Times Blvd in Rice Village.


Details from the permit:

• Use: Demo building / sewer disconnect
• FCC Group: Demo; other building(s)

The permit is in preparation of the demolition of the unit previously occupied by Beautique Day Spa / Salon. Beautique relocated nearby to 5520 Weslayan St.

The impending demolition is part of yet-to-be-announced plans Rice Management Co. has for the entire block the salon once occupied. More about that in this post above.

 

On 4/16/2024 at 11:49 PM, hindesky said:

Last month, Rice Village posted a progress update. Additionally, the update referenced forthcoming changes for two of its properties: 
 

• 5607 Morningside Dr (longtime site of The Ginger Man)
   
• 2507 Times Blvd (previously occupied by Beautique Day Spa / Salon and Mecox)

Below is the text from the announcement:
 

Over the last several years, Rice has made improvements in the Rice Village area that have increased public open space and walkability. Though the pandemic created significant challenges for retailers, Rice Village has remained an attractive location for local, national and artisan retailers. Rice Real Estate Company is now leading a comprehensive site assessment for its holdings in Rice Village to examine both near-term and long-term opportunities for improvements in the following areas:
 

1. Rice Village Walkability – Enhance the pedestrian experience with additional amenities and inviting green spaces that connect to the surrounding communities.
    
2. Rice Village Infrastructure & Mobility – Improve existing infrastructure, including efficiency of parking and mobility.
    
3. Rice Village Programmatic Planning – Establish a mix of uses, taking the age and condition of existing buildings into consideration.

Additionally, RREC will be addressing immediate challenges with two existing buildings:
 

• 5607 Morningside Dr.: formerly occupied by The Ginger Man which closed permanently in 2020 due to unprecedented challenges faced during the pandemic. The condition of the building does not meet current code requirements for occupancy.
   
• 2507 Times Blvd.: formerly occupied by Beautique and Mecox, the building suffered extensive damage after a devastating fire last summer. Due to the compromised structural integrity caused by the fire, the building is not occupiable.

In order to prevent these buildings from becoming a challenge to the safety and wellbeing of Rice Village patrons and visitors, we will begin the process to demolish both buildings in the coming weeks.

We have been able to recover some treasured memorabilia salvaged from The Ginger Man, including beer steins and original signage, and will make available for the public to bid on at a later date. More details to follow.

 

https://rice-village.com/event/rice-village-progress-update/
https://rice-village.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Rice-Village-Progress-Update-3.5.24.pdf

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 3/18/2024 at 11:45 PM, hindesky said:

 

On 3/26/2024 at 3:42 PM, bobruss said:

The old Gingerman on Morninside is gone. I watched them leveling it this morning.

 

On 3/30/2024 at 5:43 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

A demolition permit was purchased last week for The Ginger Man. The former beer bar was located at 5607 Morningside Dr.

"The beloved bar hit hard times at the beginning of the pandemic and closed in the spring of 2020. Rice University bought the property in June 2020," according a 2021 Houston Chronicle article. At the time, management noted they're "still evaluating the building to determine what needs to be done to find a new tenant."
 
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/food-culture/article/Permanently-closed-Ginger-Man-awaits-its-fate-16132297.php

 

On 3/30/2024 at 6:02 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

A post about the demolition of the building at 5607 Morningside Dr. The Ginger Man operated in Rice Village until its closure a few years ago.


https://www.houstonarchitecture.com/topic/52487-morningside-dr-and-university-blvd/?do=findComment&comment=699294

A photo of the demolition shared in a Facebook group earlier this week:

 

On 3/30/2024 at 6:50 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Another photo snapped after the razing of the former Ginger Man site earlier this week. The photo was shared in a Facebook group.

"Blooming anew" and the Rice Village District logo are printed on tarps wrapping the site. As noted a few posts up, Rice University purchased the property in 2020. 

The Ginger Man was located in Rice Village at 5607 Morningside Dr.

 

On 4/10/2024 at 10:45 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Chron.com covered the demolition of The Ginger Man in an article published today. Unfortunately, the article doesn't reveal Rice Management Company's plan for the property. 

The Ginger Man was located at 5607 Morningside Dr.


https://www.chron.com/food/article/rice-demolishes-houston-ginger-man-19393308.php

Following the demolition of the former home of The Ginger Man at 5607 Morningside Dr, salvaged memorabilia will be auctioned. Items will be sold at Rice Village Farmers Market between 9am and 1pm.


Additional details from the event listing:

Swing by our Farmers Market at the corner of Amherst & Kirby on April 21st from 9am to 1pm to snag a piece of Rice Village history. In addition to our normal fare, we’ll also have The Ginger Man memorabilia up for auction. Winners can pick up their items at the following Farmers Market on May 5th.

All proceeds from the Ginger Man Memorabilia Auction will be donated to the American Heart Association.

https://rice-village.com/event/ginger-man-memorabilia-farmers-market/

[mkultra25]

On 4/21/2024 at 1:57 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Additionally, RREC will be addressing immediate challenges with two existing buildings:
 

• 5607 Morningside Dr.: formerly occupied by The Ginger Man which closed permanently in 2020 due to unprecedented challenges faced during the pandemic. The condition of the building does not meet current code requirements for occupancy.
   
• 2507 Times Blvd.: formerly occupied by Beautique and Mecox, the building suffered extensive damage after a devastating fire last summer. Due to the compromised structural integrity caused by the fire, the building is not occupiable.

In order to prevent these buildings from becoming a challenge to the safety and wellbeing of Rice Village patrons and visitors, we will begin the process to demolish both buildings in the coming weeks.

We have been able to recover some treasured memorabilia salvaged from The Ginger Man, including beer steins and original signage, and will make available for the public to bid on at a later date. More details to follow.

At the risk of putting my cynicism on full display, I'm calling BS on this. I can't speak to the condition of 2507 Times, but I find it hard to believe that 5607 Morningside did "not meet current requirements for occupancy" when its sole reason for closure was the pandemic, and it has been vacant since then. Exactly what changed in the interim to render it a neighborhood menace comparable to the befanged Ashby High-Rise Monster? Rice seems to have gotten in the habit of relying on the time-tested appeal to health and safety as a figleaf to tamp down criticism when they're intent on razing buildings and they know that such actions won't be welcomed by everyone.   

Wish I'd known about the memorabilia auction before it took place. At least they're donating the proceeds to a reputable charity, although if they are referring to the "original signage" that I think they are, I'd have preferred that particular piece of memorabilia to be given back to the general manager who designed and created it. 

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 1/9/2024 at 3:21 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Prego will be relocating soon, likely some time this year. The news was reported in October.

Currently located at 2520 Amherst St, Prego's new digs will still be in Rice Village. It is moving to 5515 Kelvin Dr., Suite 130. Talbots, a clothing retailer, occupies the unit.


Additional details from CultureMap's article:

Prego will remain open at its current location (2520 Amherst) until the new restaurant — currently a Talbots clothing store — is ready to open. Anthony Vu from 2X Studio will design the new space, which will blend elements of the current location with some more contemporary touches. 

https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/prego-restaurant-moving-rice-village/

Instead of relocating, Prego is closing for good. The longtime Italian restaurant announced it will close at the end of May.

Prego announced its impending closure on its social media platforms today. The restaurant is located at 2520 Amherst St. Last fall, Prego announced it would relocate within Rice Village to 5515 Kelvin Dr, Ste 130.

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 1/9/2024 at 3:21 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Prego will be relocating soon, likely some time this year. The news was reported in October.

Currently located at 2520 Amherst St, Prego's new digs will still be in Rice Village. It is moving to 5515 Kelvin Dr., Suite 130. Talbots, a clothing retailer, occupies the unit.


Additional details from CultureMap's article:

Prego will remain open at its current location (2520 Amherst) until the new restaurant — currently a Talbots clothing store — is ready to open. Anthony Vu from 2X Studio will design the new space, which will blend elements of the current location with some more contemporary touches. 

https://houston.culturemap.com/news/restaurants-bars/prego-restaurant-moving-rice-village/

 

1 minute ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

Instead of relocating, Prego is closing for good. The longtime Italian restaurant announced it will close at the end of May.

Prego announced its impending closure on its social media platforms today. The restaurant is located at 2520 Amherst St. Last fall, Prego announced it would relocate within Rice Village to 5515 Kelvin Dr, Ste 130.

Chron.com published an article on the news of Prego's impending closure. The article doesn't provide further details beyond the statement released by Prego.

A longtime fixture in Rice Village, Prego will close at the end of May. The restaurant is located at 2520 Amherst.


https://www.chron.com/food/article/houston-rice-prego-restaurant-closes-19418169.php

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 4/22/2024 at 9:41 PM, mkultra25 said:

At the risk of putting my cynicism on full display, I'm calling BS on this. I can't speak to the condition of 2507 Times, but I find it hard to believe that 5607 Morningside did "not meet current requirements for occupancy" when its sole reason for closure was the pandemic, and it has been vacant since then. Exactly what changed in the interim to render it a neighborhood menace comparable to the befanged Ashby High-Rise Monster? Rice seems to have gotten in the habit of relying on the time-tested appeal to health and safety as a figleaf to tamp down criticism when they're intent on razing buildings and they know that such actions won't be welcomed by everyone.   

Wish I'd known about the memorabilia auction before it took place. At least they're donating the proceeds to a reputable charity, although if they are referring to the "original signage" that I think they are, I'd have preferred that particular piece of memorabilia to be given back to the general manager who designed and created it. 

I'm inclined to agree with you. My speculation is Rice Real Estate Company stated the condition of the former Ginger Man "building does not meet current code requirements for occupancy" as a  thinly veiled excuse to tear it down. I think the building didn't fit the shopping center's new aesthetics. 

Still, The Ginger Man did sit vacant for around four years. We, the general public, have no idea if the building's interior was maintained after The Ginger Man's closing. If it wasn't maintained, then there is the possibility it may not have been in the best shape to lease.

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 1/9/2024 at 3:46 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below is the most recent Rice Village retail site plan. It was updated in September and included in leasing materials available on Crexi.

The site plan lists the following additions:
 

• Hudson House (restaurant from Vandelay Hospitality Group out of Dallas)
   
• Paper Source - 5515 Kelvin Dr, Suite 100
   
• Prego - 5515 Kelvin Dr., Suite 130 (previous Talbots unit)
   
• Saint Lo - 2542 Amherst St (Women boutique)
   
• Lululemon - 2560 University Blvd
   
• Gorjana - 2552 University Blvd
   
• Mizzen+Main - 2548 University Blvd (Men's clothing store)
   
• TBA women's clothing store - located in the former Talbots unit that's being divided
   
• TBA apparel store  - located in the former Talbots unit that's being divided
   
• TBA national dessert concept - 5511 Morningside Dr

https://www.crexi.com/lease/widgets/238/properties/277133/texas-rice-village

 

The latest Rice Village site plan is available. It's included in leasing materials updated yesterday.



Ground floor






Second floor

Edited Friday at 11:03 AM by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

On 1/9/2024 at 3:46 PM, IntheKnowHouston said:

Below is the most recent Rice Village retail site plan. It was updated in September and included in leasing materials available on Crexi.

https://www.crexi.com/lease/widgets/238/properties/277133/texas-rice-village

 

On 3/31/2024 at 4:07 AM, IntheKnowHouston said:

A close up of the offline units are below. It is specifically of units located in the northwest portion of Rice Village District. That portion includes the properties bordering Kirby Dr, Times Blvd, Kelvin Dr, and Amherst St.

Below are previous and/or current tenants of all the units in that portion:
 

• 6121 Kirby Dr (previously occupied by El Paso Import Company)
   
• 6125 Kirby Dr (previously occupied by MODChic)
   
• 6127 Kirby Dr (previously occupied by Chloe Dao)
   
• 2518 Times Blvd (occupied by Susan's Nail & Facial / Plush Nails Studio)
   
• 2537 Times Blvd (previously occupied by Myth + Symbol)
   
• 2535 Times Blvd
   
• 2533 Time Blvd
   
• 6128 Village Pkwy (previously occupied by Le Peep)
   
• 6132 Village Pkwy
   
• 6136 Village Pkwy
   
• 2520 Amherst St (occupied by Prego)
   
• 2528 Amherst St
   
• 2532 Amherst St
   
• 2534 Amherst St
   
• 2542 Amherst St
   
• 2540 Amherst St (previously occupied by Brown Bag Deli)
   
• 6137 Kirby Dr (previously Lovett Dental)
   
• 6135 Kirby Dr
   
• 2504 Amherst St (Rice Village Farmers Market)
   
• 2507 Times Blvd (previously Beautique)
   
• 2504 Amherst St (previously Mecox)

 

 

1 minute ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

The latest Rice Village site plan is available. It's included in leasing materials updated yesterday.


Ground floor

A few observations from the latest Rice Village site plan uploaded yesterday:
 

•  The northwest portion of Rice Village District is not included in the site plan. The portion includes the properties bordering Kirby Dr, Times Blvd, Kelvin Dr, and Amherst St.
  
  There are rumors of a high rise residence for the northwestern block of Rice Village. I guess we'll have to wait and see what Rice Real Estate Company has it store.
  
   

[IntheKnowHouston]

24 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

The latest Rice Village site plan is available. It's included in leasing materials updated yesterday.

Ground floor

A few observations from the most recent Rice Village site plan are below. The observations are pertaining the southwest portion of Rice Village:
 

• Face Haus recently closed its doors at 2509 Amherst St. The unit is shown as available for lease
   
• The unit at 2503 Amherst St, Ste A121, is available for lease. Allbirds, a sustainable shoe store, previously occupied the space.
   
• The unit at 6225 Kirby Dr, located between Shake Shack and Lululemon, remains available for lease. Baby Gap and GapKids were the former occupants. 

 

Edited Friday at 11:27 AM by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

32 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

The latest Rice Village site plan is available. It's included in leasing materials updated yesterday.

Ground floor

 

Based on the latest Rice Village site plan linked above, there are no changes (at least, tenant-wise) to the southeast and southern portion of Rice Village:
 

 

Edited Friday at 11:35 AM by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

54 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

The latest Rice Village site plan is available. It's included in leasing materials updated yesterday.

Ground floor

 

 

A few observations from the most recent Rice Village site plan are below. The observations are pertaining the northeast portion of Rice Village:
 

• The unit at 5515 Kelvin Dr is available for lease.  Italian restaurant Prego planned to relocate here, but recently announced that's no longer happening.
   
• A 941 sf unit is available for lease.
   
• In the last site plan, a 1,572 sf unit was shown at lease. The latest site plan reveals Beaufort Bonnet as the tenant. 
   
• A 1,976 sf unit on Kelvin Dr remains available for lease.
   
• The 1,636 sf space at 2401 Time Blvd, Suite 100 remains available for lease. It's the unit next to Skin Spirit at 2401 Times Blvd, Ste 110.

 

Edited Friday at 11:57 AM by IntheKnowHouston

[IntheKnowHouston]

54 minutes ago, IntheKnowHouston said:

The latest Rice Village site plan is available. It's included in leasing materials updated yesterday.

Ground floor

 

A few observations from the most recent Rice Village site plan are below. The observations are pertaining mostly to the east portion of Rice Village:
 

• The space at 5607 Morningside Dr remains offline. The Ginger Man previously occupied the site.
   
• Based on the site plan, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is leasing the unit at 5411 Morningside Dr. The building is across the street from Torchy's Tacos. Previously wine shop Plate + Bottle occupied the space.

 
 

[IntheKnowHouston]

Just now, IntheKnowHouston said:

Based on the site plan, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is leasing the unit at 5411 Morningside Dr. The building is across the street from Torchy's Tacos. Previously wine shop Plate + Bottle occupied the space.

A June 2022 Street View of 5411 Morningside Dr.

The building shown in the screenshots is set to become home to Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams' Rice Village location. Previously, Plate + Bottle and Mercantile operated there.