Progress: Village Retail Redevelopment

In Houston, Fifth Corner has kicked off the redevelopment of Village Corner, a midcentury retail center at 2400 Times Blvd. in the Village.

Houston-based Fifth Corner purchased the property, which is located along Rice and Times Boulevards, just west of Morningside, last year. Michael Hsu Office of Architecture designed the renovations to include new facades, expanded patios and public spaces, and improved walkability.

The redevelopment of Village Corner will focus on enhancing and repositioning the project’s 38,035 sq ft of retail space, as stated by Fifth Corner. The center also has 28,500 sq ft of office.

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture will create shaded patios and walkways at Village Corner. Fifth Corner courtesy rendering.

Rebel Retail Advisors is leading the retail leasing. CTC Contractors is handling construction, which is slated to wrap up in the fourth quarter.

“From the beginning, we wanted this project to feel like it belonged here,” said Tenel Tayar, Co-Managing Partner at Fifth Corner. “This isn’t about creating a standalone development. It’s about contributing thoughtfully to the continued evolution of Rice Village with architecture, retail, and public spaces that complement what makes this neighborhood so special.”

Long Term in Mind

“Our goal has never been simply to redevelop a property,” said Brandon Eads, Portfolio Development Manager at Fifth Corner. “We’re creating a place where exceptional brands want to invest, where people naturally want to spend time, and where every detail—from the architecture to the patios to the pedestrian experience—has been considered with the long term in mind.”

Located in one of Houston’s oldest and most walkable shopping districts, Village Corner is home to longstanding shops and restaurants such as La Taste, Salento Bistrot, Café Rabelais, and Torchy’s Tacos. The Village sits between Rice University and West University Place.