This retail transformation will take place along one of the busiest major thoroughfares in Houston’s northside. Newly opened national franchises and locally owned shops line North Shepherd from Inner Loop to Pinemont. As the number of viable development opportunities reduces in the Heights, developers have shifted north toward Oak Forest and Independence Heights. 5001 N Shepherd is surrounded by townhome subdivision development on all sides. This is currently one of the fastest growing communities within the City of Houston.