MetroNational is preparing for a major redevelopment of Memorial City Mall, one of Houston’s most active retail centers. Early filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation show that the company plans to demolish about 216,000 square feet of interior space, move a mall entrance, and create a new ground-floor lobby with tenant areas. According to the Houston Chronicle, an additional 190,000 square feet outside the mall will be demolished to make way for a redesigned parking layout and other site improvements.
The total cost of the project is estimated at $8.8 million. Gensler has been named as the architect for this redevelopment.
MetroNational stated that demolition will affect parts of the old Sears wing but did not clarify which specific sections would be removed. Sears was Memorial City Mall’s original anchor when it opened in 1966; MetroNational demolished the main store building in 2020 after Sears closed its location two years earlier. Construction documents refer to this latest phase as “400 Gessner–North Site Phase 2,” suggesting work could occur near the Cinemark theater area. Temporary tenants such as kiosks and pop-up shops will be relocated before demolition begins.
Construction is set to begin in May 2026. Improvements related to parking are expected to finish by January 2027, while broader redevelopment should conclude by April that year. MetroNational indicated that more details will be shared as planning continues.
This renovation is separate from MetroNational’s proposed 27-acre “town square” project announced in 2022, which remains under review by the company. The volume of investment reflects how MetroNational is actively repositioning its assets around Memorial City.
In addition to this mall revamp, MetroNational has partnered with Radom Capital on Greenside—a mixed-use development spanning 35,000 square feet—set to open with retail stores, restaurants, offices, and wellness businesses in 2026 across I-10 from Memorial City Mall. Earlier this year, MetroNational also acquired CityCentre’s retail component totaling approximately 309,000 square feet soon after purchasing the former Marathon Oil tower next door.
These projects together indicate ongoing reinvestment within west Houston’s retail corridor as commercial activity intensifies.
