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Storm recovery update for May 17-18, 2024: To protect the public, HPD will assign officers to Downtown intersections where storm damage is greatest, an area roughly from Walker St. to Clay St. and Smith St. to Fannin St. Road closures and limited pedestrian access will remain until the properties and area are deemed safe. Tomorrow, our crews will be back at work at 7 a.m. removing the remainder of shattered glass and treating an estimated 200 downed or damaged trees and landscape. Before traveling into Downtown, please confirm the event has not been cancelled and your planned route has been cleared.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Finance

As the bedrock of major consumer, business and government activity, the financial sector remains critical to the functioning of Downtown’s economy.

Capitalizing on the diversity of Downtown’s industry and our strength as the Gulf Coast region’s largest concentration of skilled talent allows the financial sector to be a major catalyst for disruptive innovation and economic growth. Employing over 20,000 skilled professionals, Downtown’s financial institutions serve local, regional and global companies, provide access to capital and services to support and bolster the research and innovation, capital projects execution and the entrepreneurial growth that makes Downtown a major hub for the financial services industry.

Downtown has established itself as one of the Gulf Coast’s largest financial centers. Downtown’s banking and finance industry spans the full array of service providers, including prominent global banking and financial institutions, private equity and venture capital firms, regional and community banks, seed and angel investors and credit unions.

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