Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR), a neighborhood-focused owner and operator of open-air shopping centers in Texas and Arizona, today announced it has signed an approximately 5,800-square-foot lease with Parkhill, a multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm, to open a new office presence in Houston at BLVD Place located in the prestigious Uptown District. The agreement highlights the type of high-credit-quality tenants that are being drawn to the mixed-use center because of its prime location and amenities.

Parkhill's second-floor workspace at BLVD Place epitomizes the type of dynamic setting that is critical for employee retention and attracting the next generation of talent in today's environment. The 217,074-square-foot mixed-use center is located within a dense, pedestrian-friendly urban neighborhood and surrounded by top-notch amenities, entertainment, and lifestyle elements. Moreover, the offices and flexible conference rooms at BLVD Place inspire creativity and promote wellness through a combination of floor-to-ceiling windows that offer an abundance of natural light, and modern design features that maximize comfort and focus.