Author: Shawn Arrajj

Construction crews with Arch-Con Corporation have begun work on a new multifamily project by developer Shelter Companies slated for 701 Richmond Ave., Houston.

As planning work continues on a project to bring new affordable housing to Stella Link Road, the city of Houston will host virtual meeting Sept. 19 to provide a recap of efforts so far.

The first Texas location of the Chicago-based Flat Top Grill, an Asian fusion stir-fry restaurant, will open in December in the Lower Heights mixed-use development at Studemont Street south of I-10.

The expansion involved building a new 33,000-square-foot, two-story Outpatient Services Center, which officials said will provide expert mental health services to adults and adolescents at a time when demand is surging.

Construction crews with West University Place are planning to switch traffic patterns on Buffalo Speedway during the week of Sept. 19 as work continues on a project to make paving and drainage improvements.

A new rooftop lounge is slated to debut Sept. 16 at the Georgia James steakhouse at 3505 W. Dallas St., Houston, featuring fire pits and a view of the downtown Houston skyline.

Construction started on a new location of Feng Cha Teahouse in early September at 625 W. 19th St., Houston, where store officials hope to open before Christmas.

In an 15-1 vote, the Houston City Council approved an agreement between the city and a local homelessness services organization for the operation of a new navigation center in Houston’s Fifth Ward.

A new New York-based Italian restaurant opened Sept. 9 in Highland Village, bringing fresh and authentic pasta dishes, hand-tossed pizzas and an array of wines and cocktails.

Several new business and restaurant concepts are slated to open this fall in the Heights, River Oaks and Montrose areas.