The Greenspoint Mall demolition began Tuesday, marking a major step toward redeveloping the longtime North Houston landmark. The former shopping destination will make way for CityNorth Industrial Park, a $150 million project scheduled to open in phases beginning in 2028.
Crews will demolish the mall’s central structure at 12300 North Freeway. The property sits near the intersection of Interstate 45 and Beltway 8.
Greenspoint Mall Demolition Targets Central Structure
The demolition involves the core section between the mall’s former anchor stores. Those anchor properties have separate owners and are not included in the CityNorth project.
The wider former mall site covers about 120 acres. It contains 11 parcels controlled by six different entities, according to the North Houston District. That divided ownership complicated earlier redevelopment efforts.
Greenspoint Mall opened in August 1976. Sears, Foley’s and Palais Royal served as its original anchors. The mall operated for nearly 48 years before closing in July 2024.
Fitness Connection, which has operated at the site since 2005, will remain part of the property. Plans call for the gym to relocate into a new 45,500-square-foot facility.
CityNorth Industrial Park Planned for 2028
Lincoln Property Company and New York Life Investment Management acquired approximately 80 acres for the redevelopment. They announced the CityNorth Industrial Park project in September.
Plans include 1.2 million square feet of industrial buildings. The development will offer cross-dock and rear-load facilities for logistics, distribution and manufacturing companies. Retail and service uses are also planned.
The location provides direct access to Interstate 45, Beltway 8 and the Hardy Toll Road. Developers say those connections will help companies reach major employment centers and customers throughout the Houston region.
The first phase is scheduled for completion during the first quarter of 2028. Additional information about individual buildings and leasing opportunities will be released as construction progresses.
Project Expected to Bring New Jobs
Developers estimate the project will support approximately 300 construction jobs. CityNorth could accommodate about 1,200 full-time workers after the development is completed.
The City of Houston and the North Houston Development Corporation are contributing $15 million. The funding will support demolition and improvements within public rights of way.
Lincoln is working with city officials and the North Houston District on the project. Powers Brown Architecture is serving as the architect. Kimley-Horn is the civil engineer, while E.E. Reed Construction is the general contractor.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said the redevelopment would create jobs, attract businesses and support improvements in Greenspoint. The project also follows other public investments in the area, including a planned Houston Police Department station.
A New Chapter for Greenspoint
For decades, Greenspoint Mall served as a central shopping and gathering place for families across North Houston. Its closure left a large property awaiting a new purpose.
The CityNorth plan shifts much of the site from traditional retail toward industrial and employment uses. Residents can expect demolition and construction activity to continue as the project moves toward its planned 2028 opening.