Chemical site ‘mutates’ to mixed-use in Energy Corridor

HOUSTON – Republic Square, a mixed-use complex on 35 acres off I-10, formerly the site of Exxon Mobil Corp.’s chemical operations, will break ground early 2016.

The first phase of the development will include one office building fronting I-10, a parking garage, a hotel and the “central square” with retail and open-air event space.

The final development will include up to five office buildings with 2.6 million sf of space, two full-service hotels, and 800 apartment units.

There will also be 100,000 sf of retail, including a 35,000-sf high-end gym, a beer garden and restaurants.

Houston NewsTalk