JACKSON-SHAW TO DEVELOP 347,000-SF R45 DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN HOUSTON’S HIGH-GROWTH NORTH SUBMARKET
HOUSTON (July 18, 2025) – Jackson-Shaw, a North Texas-based national real estate developer, announced plans today for the R45 Distribution Center, a premier 347,387-square-foot, Class A industrial facility in Houston. The company closed on the site in late June and is set to break ground in July 2025, with project completion expected in the second quarter of 2026.
Located on 28.99 acres at the northeast corner of Ella Boulevard and West Richey Road in Houston’s thriving North submarket, the cross-dock development is well-positioned with easy access to Interstate 45, Beltway 8 and minutes from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
“The timing is ideal for R45 Distribution Center, as Houston’s industrial market continues to show strong momentum,” said Jackson-Shaw’s Vice President of Development Reid Watler. “Leasing activity has normalized, particularly among logistics, distribution and parcel delivery users. Additionally, advanced manufacturing and technology sectors are leading demand in the active pipeline, helping drive supply chain growth and reinforcing market stability.”
Project partners include Compatriot Capital as the equity partner and Inwood National Bank as the lender. ARCO Design Build is serving as the general contractor, with Kimley-Horn as the civil engineer. The leasing team is Colliers’ John Nicholson and Ryan Byrd.
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Jackson-Shaw is a national real estate developer headquartered in North Texas with vast experience mixing practical knowledge with solid entrepreneurship. Since its founding in 1972, the company has developed over 63 million square feet of space, encompassing both hospitality and industrial projects. Diverse markets where Jackson-Shaw develops include Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Charlotte, Denver, Las Vegas, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Jacksonville and Washington, D.C. Visit JacksonShaw.com.
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