Transwestern announced the start of construction on the next phase of The RO (pronounced ‘row’). The RO is a large-scale, mixed-use development on 17 acres at the intersection of West Alabama and Buffalo Speedway. It features The Birdsall, Auberge Collection, Houston’s first Auberge-branded hotel and residences; 80,000 square feet of restaurants and boutique retail; The Clayton, a multifamily community; and premier office space.

The RO’s initial deliveries include a 145,000-square-foot Class AA office building that is nearing completion and scheduled for tenant occupancy in June 2026, with The Birdsall, Retail Village and The Clayton delivering in late 2027. The Birdsall, Auberge Collection will include 44 private residences situated above a 15-room boutique, luxury hotel.

Retail Village is designed by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. The Clayton, designed by Packard Chilton, is a 317-unit luxury residential tower situated at the corner of West Alabama and Buffalo Speedway. The RO’s initial office building is fully leased.

Madison Realty Capital, Citizens, Texas Capital and Amegy Bank participated in project financing.