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Resilience
Demonstrating one of our core values, integrity and adapting in the face of adversity.
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Foreword Strive to make the environments we create cleaner, greener, safer, & appealing for all. Midway is committed to creating enduring investments
The demolition process has begun to make way for
and remarkable places that enrich people’s lives through
CITYCENTRE Seven, the latest significant development at
innovative design, engaging activations, and sustainable
CITYCENTRE that is designed to add additional Class A
environments. Led by our core values— passion, integrity,
office space and retail and restaurants to this high-demand
adaptability, quality, initiative, teamwork, generosity, and
property. Marriott International has awarded a franchise for
urgency— our purpose drives us to invest, develop, operate,
bringing the company’s design-driven AC Hotels brand to
and activate developments of distinction that create a lasting
CITYCENTRE, which we will also develop.
positive legacy.
We are partnering with Bluebonnet Nutrition Corp to develop
Over the past year, we have established ourselves as an
a new 128,000 square-foot industrial facility in Sugar Land,
industry trailblazer, setting new standards for real estate
Texas. Specifically constructed to meet Bluebonnet’s design
development that show how future generations live, work,
and physical specifications in response to its considerable
and connect. Our developments continue to create jobs
growth in production, the project demonstrates Midway’s
and grow economies; they improve the resiliency and
continued strength in single-tenant, build-to-suit industrial
connect the communities in which they are domiciled. We
development.
undertake these developments intending to be informed stewards of our limited natural resources and strive to make the environments we create cleaner, greener, safer, and
Lastly, construction is underway on Aggie Park, which transforms 20 acres in the heart of Texas A&M’s campus into enhanced outdoor spaces for study and relaxation,
appealing for all.
entertainment, and recreation for students and visitors.
In 2021, our 53rd year, our properties achieved essential
Serving as a project manager, Midway is spearheading
milestones in Houston and beyond as we broadened our
the development on behalf of The Association of Former
reach into other major Texas markets.
Students with the goal of bringing the Aggie network together for generations to come.
As a result of significant leasing success at East River, vertical construction has commenced on the retail,
Looking back, we are proud of our strides in achieving our
restaurant, office, and residential spaces for the project’s
strategic goals. Our expertise and diverse team members
first phase. Designed to grow and evolve through multiple
enable delivery, but the partnerships we create with the
phases across a decades-long development horizon,
communities in which we are active ensure long-term
the mixed-use development is anticipated to transform
success. Our teams help us deliver on our purpose to create
Houston’s waterfront east of Downtown into a new economic
enduring investments and remarkable places that enrich
center. Later this year, East River 9, a nine-hole, par-three
people’s lives. We are excited to continue our progress
golf course open to the public, and Riverhouse Houston,
and carry this momentum into the future. I look forward
a family-friendly restaurant and patio bar, will open at East
to another year of progress and remain excited at the
River. This community-oriented activation will welcome
opportunities for growth and success that lay ahead.
neighboring residents to the site that has been closed to the public for over 75 years.
Brad Freels Chairman + CEO
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Actions follow beliefs. Our values, and remarkable people who share our values, are the foundation upon which Midway is built.
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CONTENTS
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Midway Places
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Our Values
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Our Services
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Our Projects
What We Create
What We Believe
What We Do
MILESTONES
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East River Groundbreaking The Laura Groundbreaking Lone Star District Demolition Aggie Park Construction Bluebonnet Construction Begins Watermark Acquisition
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Building + Fostering
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Marquee Events + Experiential Activations
Strong Partnerships
Events + Activations Pop-Ups Art Abounds
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Amplifying Our Voices
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Forward Thinking
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At A Glance
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Our Legacy
Diversity + Inclusion Committee
Business Continuity Team
Midway Foundations
Moran Event
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M I D WAY P L A C E S
What WHAT We Create WE CREATE
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Featured Project East River Arriving 2023 EASTRIVERHTX.COM
We design places to inspire and delight.
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C O L L EG E S TAT I O N , T X
100% G R E E N S PAC E
TOTA L S I Z E
871K S F
20 AC
HOUSTON, TX
11% O F F I C E
37K SF
01% R E TA I L
2K SF
26% GROCERY TOTA L S I Z E
40 AC
91K S F
6 2 % M U LT I FA M I LY 2 3 2 U N I T S
C O L L EG E S TAT I O N , T X
TOTA L S I Z E
40 AC
13% O F F I C E
90K SF
22% R E TA I L
150 K S F
33% HOTEL
229K SF
3 2 % M U LT I FA M I LY 24 9 U N I T S
HOUSTON, TX
TOTA L S I Z E
47 A C
HOUSTON, TX
40% OFFICE
1059 K S F
21% R E TA I L
570K SF
8% HOTEL
215 K S F
31% M U LT I FA M I LY 815 U N I T S
PHASE 1
65% OFFICE
300K SF
15% R E TA I L
100 K S F
5% G R E ENSPACE TOTA L S I Z E
150 A C
26 AC
12 K S F
15 % M U LT I FA M I LY 3 6 0 U N I T S
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HOUSTON, TX
TOTA L S I Z E
20 AC
43% OFFICE
348K SF
34% R E TA I L
268K SF
23% HOTEL
188 K S F
94% O FFI C E
870K SF
03% R E TA I L
25K SF
03% FOOD HALL
21K S F
50% OFFICE
40K SF
50% R E TA I L
40K SF
59% OFFICE
44K SF
41% R E TA I L
31K S F
HOUSTON, TX
TOTA L S I Z E
25 AC
KINGWOOD, T X
TOTA L S I Z E
20 AC
SAN ANTONIO, T X
TOTA L S I Z E
32 AC
HOUSTON, TX
10% R E S I D E N T I A L TOTA L S I Z E
20 AC
89 LOTS
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WHAT WE BELIEVE
Integrity WE
do what is right
NO MATTER WHAT.
Initiative WE
take responsibility
& CREATE CHANGE.
Authenticity and transparency are central to
We strive to make a difference, regardless of
our conduct; we say what we mean and honor
obstacles and resources.
our word.
Passion IT IS
never
AN ACCIDENT.
Teamwork SUCCESS IS ACHIEVED
when everyone wins .
Passion is the fuel that drives us forward.
When we succeed together, without worrying about
We can accomplish the unthinkable with a
who gets credit, we succeed with humility.
passionate group of people working toward common goals.
Urgency everything
Adaptability change is inevitable
Working with a sense of urgency is critical
- WE ADAPT TO IT, OR WE BECOME EXTINCT.
in everything we do. We act promptly and
We instinctively look at the world with open eyes
IN
WE DO.
with intention, striving to make things happen efficiently and effectively.
Quality THOUGHTFULNESS & INNOVATION mark our work .
and anticipate change. This gives us the resolve to differentiate ourselves from the commonly accepted formula.
Generosity TO WHOM MUCH IS GIVEN, much is expected .
We believe quality results from our high
Our talents were not given to us solely for our
intentions, sincere effort, intelligent direction,
benefit and success but also to enable us to give
and skillful execution; it represents the wise
back and make a positive impact in the lives of
choice of many alternatives.
people in the communities where we live and work.
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INTEGRITY PASSION ADAPTABILITY QUALITY INITIATIVE TEAMWORK URGENCY GENEROSITY
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WHAT WE DO Midway is an investment and development firm focused on
We own, develop, operate, and market these assets in many
differentiated core infill real estate in mixed-use environments.
cases and offer our development, strategic advisory + leasing,
We utilize three investment strategies—develop-to-core,
management, and marketing services to those who seek our
value-added repositioning, and covered land opportunities,
expertise.
to strategically optimize the mix of location + product + experience to create remarkable places that are enduring core investments.
CORE INVESTMENT
DEVELOP-TO-CORE Creating core investments at a wholesale price
VALUE-ADD Purchasing & repositioning under-performing assets into core investments
COVERED LAND Holding generational real estate with current income for future develop-to-core investments
INVESTMENT + DEVELOPMENT
▪ ▪ ▪
Identify and produce enduring investments Deliver remarkable execution, on time, on budget Create remarkable places
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INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Capitalize and manage enduring investments Deliver remarkable customer experiences Uphold the highest fiduciary standards Acquire and reposition existing assets
PROPERTY OPERATIONS
▪ Operate enduring investments ▪ Deliver remarkable tenant & customer experiences ▪ Create operational & asset performance
STRATEGIC LEASING + ADVISORY
▪ Develop and implement commercial leasing and merchandising strategies
▪ Maintain close tenant relationships and produce ▪
synergy across the portfolio Bolster Midway’s placemaking objectives and increase investor value
MIDWAY CREATIVE GROUP
▪ Brand & activate enduring investments ▪ Deliver remarkable experiences ▪ Create engagement, build awareness and demand
HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP
▪ Actively manage existing restaurant concepts ▪ Identify opportunities for restaurant acquisitions ▪ Develop and operate new restaurant concepts
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OUR PROJECTS
Milestones
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Featured Project East River Arriving 2023 EASTRIVERHTX.COM
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2021 MILESTONES Phase 1 Development Located on approximately 26 acres at the intersection of
spaces. At the heart of the first phase will be more than 3
Jensen Drive and Clinton Drive, East River Phase 1 is
acres of greenspace and a bayou park with a full calendar
comprised of three main uses: The Laura, a five-story,
of activations, including events and live music. Located on
modern-industrial multifamily community; approximately
the Buffalo Bayou, East River’s hike and bike trails will also
300,000 square feet of office space; and 100,000 square feet
be connected to the nearly 500 miles of bike lanes and trails
of retail that will fuse commerce and culture with restaurant,
throughout Houston.
hospitality, retail, medical, and entertainment forming ACRES
R E TA I L S PA C E
26
100K SF
COMPLETED
M U LT I FA M I LY U N I T S
2023 G R E E N S PA C E
3AC
HOUSTO N , TX
P HA S E 1
360 O F F I C E S PA C E
300K SF
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Breaking Ground On East River, Announcing First Tenants In Phase 1 In August of 2021, Midway broke ground on its 150-acre East River development, one of the most impactful urban revitalizations for a generation in Houston’s urban core. Designed to grow and evolve through multiple phases across a decades-long development horizon, East River will transform the city’s waterfront east of Downtown into a new economic center. Alongside
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commemorating this significant milestone, Midway announced multiple office tenants and
PHASE 1 BEGINS
many new retailers joining the development’s first phase, slated for completion in 2023.
2023 PHASE 1 COMPLETE
"This is a project that can uplift The Fifth Ward and The Second Ward."
Mayor Sylvester Turner
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2021 MILESTONES Demolition Begins at Lone Star in San Antonio, Texas In the summer of 2021, demolition officially kicked off at
doing things the right way—not in a hurry and built to last for
Lone Star District located in San Antonio, Texas. The project
generations. Ultimately, the project will be a remarkable place
has numerous historical buildings throughout the site, and
that enriches people’s lives and restores a once cherished
careful development and preservation efforts are focused on
community destination in the heart of Southtown.
ACRES
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COMPLETED
2022 G R E E N S PA C E
2AC
SAN AN TO N I O, TX
M U LT I FA M I LY U N I T S
P HA S E 1
250 OFFICE
100K SF
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Rebranding Lone Star District When tasked with re-branding the Lone Star site, Midway Creative Group knew the importance of giving a nod to the brewery's history while also embodying a feeling of excitement for a new destination that will serve locals and regional travelers alike. Many new developments begin with a clean slate and define their brand through the audience and the tenants they want to target. Still, at Lone Star District, we challenged ourselves to complement and enhance a brand
2020 PURCHASED SITE
The 32-acre brewery site has sat vacant south of downtown since 1996 but has left a positive impact on the community since it began brewing beer on-site in 1933.
already cherished by the community.
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2021 MILESTONES 2021 MILESTONES
Midway Leads Development Of Aggie Park On Texas A&M Campus Midway announced construction is underway on Aggie Park.
students, and visitors. Construction on Aggie Park began in
Serving as a project manager, Midway contributes its time
August 2021, and the project’s 20 acres of greenspace are
and resources on a pro-bono basis, transforming 20 acres
anticipated to open by Texas A&M’s fall 2022 semester.
in the heart of Texas A&M’s campus into enhanced outdoor spaces for study, relaxation, entertainment, recreation for ACRES
COMPLETED
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NEW TREES
700 +
COLLEGE STATI O N , TX
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Midway Leads Development of Aggie Park Funded by The Association of Former Students and operated by Texas A&M University, Aggie Park marked Midway’s third endeavor with Texas A&M. In 2008, Midway was selected to renovate the Clayton Williams Junior Alumni Center completely at Texas A&M. Then, nine years later, Midway developed Century Square, a 40+ acre, mixed-use development that creates a premier district for the community to connect in an active,
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urban setting. It is the first of its kind in the BryanCollege Station area and breathes new life into
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
a space with premier retail, local dining, and two boutique hotels tied together by an activated central gathering space. Construction on Aggie Park began in August 2021, and the project’s 20-acres of greenspace
2023 PROJECT COMPLETE
A premier green space, bringing the Aggie Network together for celebration, relaxation, & inspiration.
are anticipated to open by Texas A&M’s fall 2022 semester.
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Bluebonnet Midway has partnered with Bluebonnet Nutrition Corp, a
Acting as project manager, Midway worked with JLL
nutritional supplement manufacturer, and distributor, to
to source the land of the 7.44-acre site located with
develop a new 128,000 square-foot industrial facility for the
Sugarland Business Park. Midway is also designing
company. The new structure will be the company’s third
and overseeing the construction of Bluebonnet’s new
and most prominent location in Sugar Land, Texas, and
facility, which includes approximately 80,000 square feet
will enable a significant expansion of its manufacturing,
of warehouse space alongside 28,000 square feet of
laboratory testing, and distribution capabilities.
manufacturing and 20,000 square feet of office and lab
BUILDING IMAGE 1
space. WA R E H O U S E
80K SF T O TA L
128
M A N U FA C T U R I N G
K SF
P ROJ E C T SPECS
28K SF OFFICE
20K SF
HOUSTO N , TX
Expand & Develop
NSTRUCTION, PERMIT, OR REGULATORY APPROVAL. *RENDERING IS REPRESENTATIVE OF DESIGN INTENT ONLY. IT IS NOT A PHOTOREALISTIC REPRESENTATION OF ACTUAL MATERIALS PROPOSED AND SHOULD BE CONSIDERED PRELIMINARY AT ALL STAGES.
PPROXIMATE UNTIL BUILDING FOOTPRINT / ENTRY DESIGNS ARE FINALIZED.
ONNET OR AY
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Acquisition Spotlight Midway partnership purchased the 70-acre property located at I-10 and Eldridge. In line with Midway’s track record of developing uniquely transformational real estate projects, plans are underway to create a sustainable environment, connecting and energizing the area through innovative design. G R E E N S PA C E
24AC
T O TA L
70
AC
T O TA L S Q U A R E F T.
1.3M
P ROJ E C T SPECS
PA R K I N G S PA C E S
2,200
HOUSTO N , TX
Preserve & Transform
TEXAS
Author
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Strong Partnerships
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NEW RELATIONSHIPS ESTABLISHED IN 2021 C AT E G O R Y
PLACE
Office
CIT YCENTRE
Retail
GreenStreet
Retail
East River
Office
Memorial Green
Retail
CIT YCENTRE
Retail
East River
Retail
Kings Harbor
Office
East River
Office
CIT YCENTRE
Office
CIT YCENTRE
Retail
CIT YCENTRE
Retail
Century Square
Multifamily
East River
Retail
Century Square + East River
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PLACE
Co-Working
GreenStreet
Office
East River
Office
Kings Harbor
Retail
East River
Office
CIT YCENTRE
Retail
CIT YCENTRE
Retail
East River
Retail
CIT YCENTRE
Co-Working
GreenStreet
Retail
CIT YCENTRE
Office
East River
Retail
East River
Office
Memorial Green
Retail
GreenStreet
Retail
East River
Retail
Century Square
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EVENTS + ACTIVATIONS Activations are at the heart of our properties and foster the
Activating for the public in a post-pandemic environment
sense of community that visitors have come to know and
created its challenges and allowed for new and exciting
appreciate. 2021 started strong when Midway announced
opportunities. Utilizing brand-new technology and transformed
Moonstruck Drive-In Cinema at East River was selected as
outdoor space, Midway Creative Group curated events such
one of only three satellite locations in Texas for the Sundance
as the Listening Lights at CITYCENTRE, an immersive digital
Film Festival. Creating transformational experiences is a
holiday light activation that sparkled by sound, and the 10th
cornerstone of how we engage and embrace surrounding
annual outdoor dog festival “Puppies for Breakfast” at East
communities.
River.
Creating transformational experiences is a cornerstone of how we engage & embrace surrounding communities.
CITYCENTRE
CENTURY SQUARE
200
250
EAST RIVER
MEMORIAL GREEN
8 GREENSTREET
20
500+ EVENTS IN 2021
6 KINGS HARBOR
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850K
200+
75K
$
PR I M PR ESSI ONS
V I SI TOR S PER W EEKEND
PR VALU E
CITYCENTRE
H A L L OW E E N T R I C K- O R -T R E AT
40
3,000
TENAN T S PARTI CI PAT E D
VI SI TO RS
EAST RIVER
P U P P I E S F O R B R E A K FA S T
40+
2,000 VIS ITO RS
VE N DO R S
GREENSTREET
H AV E A N I C E D AY MARKET
20+
800
MI N O R I T Y- OW N ED BU S I N E S SES
V I S I TO R S
KINGS HARBOR
L A B O R D AY F I R E WO R K S + C O N C E R T
500+ V I SI TOR S
1M
PR I M PR ESSI ONS
136K
$
PR VALU E
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POP-UPS 2021 led to the launch of many exciting pop-ups throughout the Midway portfolio. From delightful candy-filled adventures to Instagram-worthy selfie backdrops, our patrons and tenants enjoyed many new experiences.
C I T YC E N T R E
JULY 2021
AUG 2021
CENTURY SQUARE
JAN - JULY 2021
“Instaland BCS offers an innovative experience, and we are extremely excited to welcome them to Century Square at the beginning of the year. We strive to redefine the conventional shopping center environment, and Instaland BCS adds a dynamic concept for visitors to enjoy.” Lacee Jacobs
SVP of Strategic Leasing + Advisory
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“We are pleased to bring the Tootsies experience to our customers in the Memorial area," said Norman Lewis, Tootsies owner. "Shoppers will find beautiful collections at Memorial Green; a great selection of merchandise at sale price." Norman Lewis Tootsies Owner
GREENSTREET
JAN - FEB 2021
JUNE - AUG 2021
MEMORIAL GREEN
JAN 2021
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ART ABOUNDS The cornerstone of each destination, Midway creates an
Placemaking public art is more relevant now than ever, and
expertly designed and activated public space intended for
Midway is uniquely committed to supporting artists and sharing
people to connect in new, transformational ways. Public art
these experiences with diverse communities.
enlivens Midway’s portfolio, from Instagram-worthy murals to interactive installations and rotating museum-quality exhibitions to unique multimedia pieces.
C I T YC E N T R E Art at CITYCENTRE is a museum-quality rotating art program featuring new and engaging exhibitions of works from Texas-based artists and galleries. The program is now in its fifth iteration, serving visitors and tenants of CITYCENTRE’s office lobby spaces across the campus.
Flowers for Mom DUAL
Disassemble Karen Navarro
Pattern Play Chris Cascio
Lululemon Mural Hugo Perez
Fractal Nature Melissa Borrell
Garden Variety Melissa Borrell
EAST RIVER Explore East River David Maldonado
Midway’s 150-acre East River development has debuted a 60’x20’ Houston-themed mural on Jensen Drive and Clinton Drive. Local artist David Maldonado spray-painted the piece on-site over two weeks, using six shipping containers as his canvas. Inspired by the surrounding Historic Fifth Ward and East End neighborhoods, the mural represents a blending of these vibrant east side communities.
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GREENSTREET Located in the heart of Downtown, GreenStreet’s rotating art program delights office workers and entertainment seekers alike with its impactful works.
#HopeForHOU Mural Midway
BCycle Mural Shelbi Nicole
#StickTogetherHOU Midway
Space Mural DonkeeBoy
All That is Possible is Real Alicia Eggert
Ascending Focus Louise Foo & Martha Skou
CENTURY SQUARE Century Square’s Howdy from Aggieland mural in College Station has become a local icon. The Midway leadership team is heavily comprised of former students of Texas A&M who are deeply engaged in the University’s culture and its vision for the growth of the Brazos Valley. The Instagram-famous mural by Kathy Hammond solidifies Century Square’s deeply rooted connection to the University and its culture.
West Texas Sunset Alex Arzu
Gig 'Em Sculpture Reverand Butters
Howdy from AggieLand Kathy Hammond
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DIVERSITY + INCLUSION COMMITTEE Our Diversity + Inclusion committee continues to gather
specific organizations to identify diverse candidate pools.
information and identify areas for improvement. In 2021, the
These action items and additional recommendations from the
committee presented an internal framework for progress. Our
Diversity + Inclusion committee will ensure our team is the very
Team Relations also evaluate talent acquisition and recruitment
best it can be.
to foster partnerships with education institutions and industry-
TEAM MEMBERS
Anna Deans
Vice President Investment + Development
Lacee Jacobs
Senior Vice President Strategic Leasing + Advisory
Rachel Francois
Senior Accountant Financial Operations
Jessica Noriega
Senior Associate Property Operations
Laura Harness
Senior Associate Strategic Leasing + Advisory
Mic Street
Property Engineer Property Operations
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BUSINESS CONTINUITY TEAM Midway formalized an internal Business Continuity Team to
overseeing communication strategies and channels for our
ensure the firm takes every reasonable step to evaluate and
teams. The team meets regularly to establish, review, and
ensure critical operations can continue during and after an
reevaluate overall corporate business continuity plans and on
unforeseen event and discuss strategies related to potential
an ad hoc basis given any potentially interruptive event.
business interruption. This includes creating necessary policies, addressing contingencies, making decisions, and
TEAM MEMBERS
Taren Adams
Senior Manager Team Operations
Shannon Bedinger
Senior Vice President Midway Creative Group
Pam Jesse
Chief Financial Officer Leadership Team
Micah Hart
Senior Vice President Property Operations
Bo Sanford
Chief Risk Officer Leadership Team
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MIDWAY FOUNDATION The Midway Foundation was formed in 2003 with the mission of empowering Midway Team Members to become leaders in the markets where we
operate by serving the underprivileged,
will provide a true home-away-from-home
supporting education, improving health,
to blood cancer patients during their
and strengthening our communities.
treatment times at the Texas Medical
This mission has guided us to some
Center.
of our most humbling and gratifying
Since its inception, the Midway
projects in our communities. Recently,
Foundation has contributed over $6
Midway helped raise the capital and,
million to local and national organizations
along with The Morgan Group, built Halo
that support health, education, arts, civic,
House’s new $13 million facility providing
and the underprivileged.
complimentary services. This new facility
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Associated Builders and Contractors
Energy Corridor District
Houston Region Business Coalition
Astrodome Conservancy
Fifth Ward Community
Avenue CDC
Redevelopment Corporation Fifth Ward TIRZ (TIRZ 18)
International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
Goodwill Industries
Central Houston, Inc.
Greater Houston Partnership
Certified Commercial Investment Member
Halo House
City of Houston Dress for Success Houston
Houston Downtown Management District
East End District
Houston Exponential (HX)
East River Municipal Management District (HCID #23)
Houston Realty Business Coalition
Houston Apartment Association
Koch Institute Memorial Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 17) National Apartment Association
Society of Industrial and Office Users Texas A&M Association of Former Students Texas A&M Real Estate Council (TAMU RE) Texas Real Estate Commission
National Multifamily Housing Council
University of Houston
National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
Urban Land Institute West Houston Association
Scenic Houston
Yellowstone Academy
Society for Human Resource Management
Young Life
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Celebrating monumental partnerships
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MORAN EVENT More than 125 Midway team members, investors, partners,
Lionstone Investments, Cadence Bank, and Colvill Office
tenant prospects, and representatives from the Fifth Ward
Properties. Midway honored two partners with the 2021 Moran
community gathered for Midway’s annual Moran Event.
Legacy Award for the first time in its history: ESC Federal and
Created in honor of our founder, Jim Moran, the luncheon
Prosperity Bank.
took place on the site of Midway’s East River development in East Downtown. Guests enjoyed live music and casual lunch fare from local food trucks, Da Smoke Wagon, and Boombox Taco while taking in the breathtaking downtown skyline and bayou views.
Handpicked by Midway’s Executive Leadership Team, ESC Federal is the firm’s janitorial partner throughout its extensive mixed-use portfolio. Midway is grateful to partner with ESC Federal’s hardworking team of individuals who were instrumental in Midway’s pandemic response, supporting
The James A. Moran Legacy Award is an annual honor given by Midway, in honor of our founder, to an individual or organization that exemplifies a lifelong commitment to the firm’s core values. Since the award’s inception in 2007, honorees have included OJB Landscape Architecture,
tenants and patrons throughout the difficult time. Similarly, when the pandemic hit, Midway’s long-term partner Neal Briers, Prosperity Bank’s Area President in Bryan/College Station, was a critical partner for the firm.
“Midway upholds its commitment to vision, passion, teamwork, and generosity through ongoing connection to the values of founding partner Jim Moran: a family man, athlete, veteran, industry pioneer, and dedicated philanthropist. We couldn’t be prouder of our teams on the ground and our valued partners. To all of you who help us deliver our purpose to deliver remarkable places that enrich people’s lives, we are grateful and excited for what’s to come!”
Brad Freels
Chairman + Chief Executive Officer
James A. Moran 1927 - 1999
Moran Legacy Award The James A. Moran Legacy Award is an annual honor given by Midway to an individual or organization that exemplifies a lifelong commitment to our core values.
2007
Amegy Bank
2014
LaSalle Investment Management
2008
Bob Brindley
2015
BoyarMiller
2009
L&B Realty Advisors
2016
Colvill Office Properties
2010
Valencia Group
2017
Cadence Bank
2011
Jones Lang LaSalle Capital Partners
2018
Lionstone Investments
2012
UHY Advisors
2019
OJB Landscape Architecture
2013
Upper Kirby Redevelopment Authority
2021
Prosperity Bank + ESC Federal
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