East River's non-fussy take on golf gives Houstonians first glimpse of game-changing East End project this month

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East River 9 represents the public’s introduction to East River, the game-changing,...

Anna Deans, investment manager with Midway, guides a tour of the East River mixed-use development as construction continues Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Houston.Twilight on a golf course is usually a time when players pack their bags for the day as darkness settles in over the field.

East River 9 represents the public’s introduction to East River, the game-changing, 150-acre mixed-use rapidly rising in the East End by Houston-based real estate firm Midway. While it will take 15 to 20 years to realize Midway’s entire vision for the $2.5 billion project, the opening of the restaurant and golf course gives visitors their first taste of how Midway is aiming to transform the public perception of Buffalo Bayou.

Midway ripped out about 10 acres of asphalt and cement on the site to install a verdant swath of grass rolling alongside the water. The company partnered with Houston Audubon Society to plant native species such as live oak trees, crepe myrtles and muhly grass to create a better environment for birds and wildlife. The lush grass will be irrigated by untreated bayou water rather than relying on city drinking water.

The shorter holes a good for beginners, but also for experienced players with time constraints or those who want to practiceAidar Svyatov spends time at East River 9 golf range Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, at East End in Houston. The new golf course and restaurant Riverhouse are opening within the new East River mixed-use project.The smaller size also makes it easier to illuminate the field with stadium-style lighting, allowing golfers to play past sunset.

“So far our guest have been very excited about the venue, especially with the views looking back to downtown Houston and the bayou."It’s been neat to see it come to life,” Freels said. This section of East River encompasses 300,000 square feet of office space, 100,000 square feet of retail space and a five-story apartment complex.Illinois-based technology services firm Impact Networking

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