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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.

Retail + Hospitality

With its high concentration of daytime employment, growing residential base, expanding convention business and strong destination driven visitations, Downtown offers a retail environment with great potential for success. Dining and nightlife remains the single biggest occupier of Downtown retail space, but a growing residential population also creates a high demand for the day-to-day convenience goods.

Why Open a Storefront Downtown?

  • A diverse and extensive customer base
  • George R. Brown Convention Center: 1.8 million square feet hosting 498 meetings & conventions during 2018
  • Affluent demographic with high disposable income and active lifestyle
  • Availability and cost retail space
  • Best access to metro’s transit system
  • Investing in Houston’s history

LEARN MORE ABOUT WHY DOWNTOWN

Downtown Hotels

Downtown’s hotels are always in high demand A variety of hotel types and styles call Downtown ho.me, ranging from some of the largest global 5-star brands, including Marriott Marquis, Hilton, JW Marriott and Hyatt, to boutique hotels, such as Aloft, Hotel Icon, The Whitehall and with recent additions such as the A C Hotel by Marriott, Hyatt Place by Hyatt International and Cambria Hotel by Choice Hotels.

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