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DeVry Plots Houston Entry with 17-Acre Buy

HOUSTON-DeVry Institutes, the nation's most highly recognized name in high-tech education, is coming to Houston. The Oakbrook, IL-based educator has closed a 17-acre buy in Westway Park, eyeing a 2002 groundbreaking on a 100,000-sf campus.

By Jennifer Brenner Andrade | Updated on July 28, 2001

HOUSTON-Oakbrook, IL-based DeVry Institutes is readying plans for its Houston inroad, closing on 17 acres in the Wolff Cos.’ 150-acre Westway Park. The leading tech school is eyeing a 2002 groundbreaking for a 100,000-sf campus.

Westway Park is situated at the intersection of Sam Houston Tollway and Clay Road. Stephen Schneidau of Cushman & Wakefield of Texas Inc.’s Houston office represented DeVry. Schneidau tells GlobeSt.com that DeVry Institute of Technology campus is looking for a 2003 completion. Schneidau says DeVry chose Westway Park “because it is the best business park on the Beltway.” DeVry wanted Beltway visibility and easy access for students, says Schneidau, and this property is located at the best interchange of Interstate 10 and Texas 290.

The West Houston development is bustling with activity these days. Cooper Cameron is building a 215,000-sf divisional headquarters at the park. Last year’ completion, the 130,000-sf Concourse Building, is now 100% occupied. David W. Hightower, Wolff’s executive vice president, says the park has only 18 acres remaining.

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