A rendering of the proposed Toro District provided by the Harris County Precinct 4 office. (Photo Credit: provided/Harris County Precinct 4)
A rendering of the proposed Toro District provided by the Harris County Precinct 4 office. (Photo Credit: provided/Harris County Precinct 4)
A rendering of the proposed Toro District provided by the Harris County Precinct 4 office. (Photo Credit: provided/Harris County Precinct 4)
A rendering of the proposed Toro District provided by the Harris County Precinct 4 office. (Photo Credit: provided/Harris County Precinct 4)
New details and artist’s renderings have been unveiled for the forthcoming “Toro District,” which is projected to generate approximately $34 billion for the local economy while serving as the new home of the Houston Texans’ headquarters.
The Toro District, announced earlier this month and named after the NFL team’s mascot, will be an 83-acre, mixed-use development located in the Bridgeland community near Cypress and Katy in northwest Harris County. According to Harris County Commissioners Lesley Briones and Tom Ramsey, who represent the area, the development will create more than 17,000 jobs over time.
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The total cost of the development — a public-private partnership between the county, the Texans and local developer Howard Hughes Communities — has not been revealed. Briones has said no taxpayer money will be used to construct the Texans’ facilities, but taxpayers in the area will foot the bill for the county’s infrastructure, such as roads, drainage infrastructure and a community services hub within the complex.
The project, to be located west of the Grand Parkway off Peek Road, is expected to be completed in 2029.
The commissioners said the northwest region of Harris County was chosen because it is expected to grow in population by nearly 40% over the next 25 years.
“The Toro District is a transformational win for Harris County — a bold vision delivered through action,” Briones said in a news release. “As a former teacher, I’m especially proud that students from Cy-Fair ISD, Waller ISD and Lone Star College will gain hands-on experience and direct pathways into high-demand careers.”
According to the commissioners, students from Cy-Fair ISD, Waller ISD and Lone Star College will have “access to internships, structured career pathways, and sports-focused academic initiatives designed to provide hands-on experience and entry into high-demand careers” once the development is complete.
Ramsey said in a statement that the development will also include critical infrastructure improvements and expansions.
“For us, this means expanding access to services with a county annex outside of the 610 Loop, jumpstarting critical roadway extensions like Mason Road and Peek Road, hike and bike trails, park developments … planning for growth from day one,” he said. “As if that wasn’t good enough — partnering with the Houston Texans will solidify this area as a destination for sports, entertainment, and economic growth.”
The Texans’ new headquarters will include a 175,000-square-foot facility for football and business operations. The complex is also planned to include three outdoor NFL training fields and an indoor fieldhouse. The fieldhouse is being designed to host nearly 16,000 attendees and will be able to host events such as school graduation ceremonies.
The remaining mixed-use development is planned to include:
1 million square feet of office space
300,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space
250,000 square feet of regional healthcare and sports medicine facilities
Two hotels with a combined 300 rooms
1,300 multifamily residential units
The Texans operate entirely at NRG Park, which is owned and operated by Harris County and located in south Houston, about 40 miles away from Bridgeland. The team’s lease to play home games at NRG Stadium expires in 2032.
Having team offices and practice facilities located at a stadium complex is a rare setup within the NFL. Team CEO Cal McNair previously said it was not sustainable in the long-term.
“This facility will give our players and coaches a true competitive advantage and position them for sustained success,” McNair said in a Wednesday news release. “It also underscores our long-term commitment to Harris County and our dedication to driving growth and opportunity throughout the region.”