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A mixed-use, independent senior living community is expected to break ground in Friendswood in the coming months.
Meanwhile, in Pearland, bioscience company Lonza is planning a renovation at its facility.
The gist
The Bristol, which Friendswood-based Banfield Properties will build out, is set to total nearly 250 units and include a clubhouse, fountains, walking trails, dog parks and a commercial element, Banfield President Brett Banfield said.
The first phase will include 119 units and take 16 months to build out, Banfield said. The second, totaling 128 units, will take 14 months to build out and will start soon after the first phase wraps up.
It will be developed across two sections of land along North Friendswood Drive, city documents show.
Stay tuned
Banfield said he expects ground to break in late November or early December.
“We’re excited to bring this project to Friendswood,” he said. “There’s a very strong demand.”
What else?
Lonza Bioscience in Pearland is prepping for a renovation totaling $950,000, according to project documents filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Work is anticipated to begin in November and take roughly two months to complete, according to the timeline listed in the filings.
In total, the work will include renovating existing lab areas, including adding two personal airlocks and a cleanroom suite, documents show. The project is privately funded.
Lonza is a life sciences research facility that specializes in products for research and testing, according to its website. Officials did not respond to requests for comments on the renovations.
