Greenside completes shell construction and adds five tenants

MetroNational and Radom Capital say Greenside in Memorial has finished shell construction and signed five new tenants as the adaptive-reuse project moves toward a 2026 opening. The additions bring more food, wellness and retail options to the former warehouse site, with first tenant openings expected in Q4 2026. Why it matters: - Greenside is moving from construction into tenant buildouts, a key step toward opening a new neighborhood destination in Memorial. - The tenant mix adds coffee, dessert, cycling, dental care and healthy fast-casual dining to a project meant to combine retail, wellness and community space. - MetroNational and Radom Capital are positioning the former warehouse site as a walkable mixed-use draw for nearby residents, office workers and visitors. What happened: - MetroNational and Radom Capital announced that Greenside has completed shell construction of its base buildings. - The project added five tenants: Merit Coffee, Tifa Chocolate & Gelato, Epic Cycles, Swish Dental and Original ChopShop. - Tenants are now expected to begin building out their spaces ahead of openings later this year. - First tenant openings are anticipated in Q4 2026. The details: - Greenside is located at 1085 Gessner Road, just north of Interstate 10 in Houston’s Memorial area. - The development transforms 35,000 square feet of former warehouse space into three buildings. - Michael Hsu Office of Architecture designed the project. - The site includes roughly an acre of greenspace and patios. - The development is slated to open in 2026. - Previous announced tenants include Honest Mary’s, Leemoo, Hiatius, [solidcore] and Pizzana. - Established neighborhood names already associated with the broader destination include Kirby Ice House, Mia’s Table and Torchy’s Tacos. - Merit Coffee will occupy 1,743 square feet and plans a locally rooted café experience. - Tifa Chocolate & Gelato will take 1,121 square feet and offer handcrafted gelato, premium chocolates and fruit sorbets. - Epic Cycles is relocating from CityCentre and will use 1,974 square feet for retail and bike service. - Swish Dental will operate in a 3,132-square-foot space focused on patient-centered dental care. - Original ChopShop will open in July inside the 10100 office building within Greenside. - Original ChopShop’s menu includes protein bowls, salads, sandwiches, fresh juices and superfruit bowls made with whole ingredients. - MetroNational vice president of leasing Danna Diamond said the new tenants reflect the spirit of the development and mark an exciting moment as buildouts begin. - Radom Capital principal Barton Kelly said the tenants support the long-term plan to transform former industrial buildings into a community-focused destination. - MetroNational is a privately held Houston-based real estate investment, development and management company founded in 1954. - MetroNational oversees 11 million square feet of commercial real estate assets, primarily in Greater Houston. - Radom Capital is a Houston-based real estate development firm focused on adaptive reuse, retail and mixed-use projects. Between the lines: - The leasing mix shows Greenside leaning into daily-use businesses rather than destination-only retail. - The inclusion of wellness and food concepts suggests the project is aiming to capture repeat neighborhood traffic, not just one-time visits. - The relocation of Epic Cycles from CityCentre signals Greenside may be pulling in established operators looking for a new mixed-use setting. What’s next: - Tenant buildouts will continue over the coming months. - Additional tenant announcements and community updates are expected soon. - The development remains on track for a 2026 opening, with first tenant openings expected in Q4 2026. - Leasing and development updates are available at Greenside Memorial and MetroNational’s corporate site is here .