Whitestone REIT Commences Redevelopment at Lion Square in Houston’s Asiatown District

HOUSTON, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Whitestone REIT (NYSE: WSR), a neighborhood-focused owner and operator of open-air shopping centers in Texas and Arizona, today announced that it has commenced a strategic redevelopment at Lion Square in Houston’s Asiatown – part of the International Management District – that will transform the Sun Wing Supermarket-anchored center into a vibrant and meaningful cultural hub that pays homage to the city’s expansive Asian community. Whitestone has engaged Michael Hsu Office of Architecture to upgrade the property’s design and curb appeal by integrating modern aesthetics with traditional Chinese and Vietnamese architectural influences to create a more welcoming and meaningful destination for the area’s large Asian contingent.