SomeraRoad Files Revised Plan for Martin & Merritt Project — All Eyes on Metro Council

Written By Navigate Forward

A proposed boutique hotel and residence in Wedgewood Houston

WEDGEWOOD-HOUSTON, April 2025 — The future of one of WeHo’s most significant development proposals just took a sharp turn.

Developer SomeraRoad has officially submitted a revised Specific Plan (SP) for the Martin & Merritt Project, now including the long-debated “Option C” alleyway design — a solution supported by the Nashville Department of Transportation (NDOT) and crafted in response to community feedback from the April 7th meeting at Diskin Cider.

But while this revision marks progress, the path forward is far from certain.

At this critical juncture, Council Member Terry Vo’s support will make or break the project.Without her backing, this $375 million mixed-use development could be paused indefinitely, sold off, or replaced with something far less collaborative — or beneficial — to the WeHo community.

 

If approved, the Martin & Merritt Project will transform 4.03 acres at Martin Street and Merritt Avenue into a vibrant, community-centered hub:

Hotel: Up to 160 rooms (110,000 sq ft)

Residential: 200 multifamily units (240,000 sq ft)

Commercial: 18,700 sq ft of retail and dining

Public Space: Parks, plazas, art installations

Total Development: 375,245 sq ft

Floor Area Ratio: 2.14

 


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