The southern area of Downtown is considered an exciting emerging neighborhood with nine new residential properties open, under construction or in the planning stages. In addition, Houston’s first hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center (founded in 1887), offers an extensive list of medical and surgical services in multiple health areas.  Southern Downtown is also home to the stunning Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral campus.

 

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The Salvation Army Greater Houston Area Command

The Salvation Army of Greater Houston provides a broad range of social services and compassion for thousands of individuals and families, serving Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties at 17 ...
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BCycle

Houston BCycle is a bike sharing program that shows Houstonians how easy, efficient, functional and practical bike sharing can be! See how it works. At its core, a public bike sharing system is ...
Education

Learn Central

The inner looper's guide to finding the right school! Access to quality education is a central value to Houstonians. And now, so is the desire to live a walkable, urban ...

The Salvation Army Greater Houston Area Command

The Salvation Army of Greater Houston provides a broad range of social services and compassion for thousands of individuals and families, serving Harris, Fort Bend and Montgomery counties at 17 locations. Area Command is the administrative office of The Salvation Army located in Downtown Houston.
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We Are Downtown

Just Look Around

Houston’s Museum District has some of the greatest collections of art in the country. Walk the streets of Downtown, however, and you’ll also be surrounded by art. From sculptures on ...
Summer in the City

Summer is synonymous with music festivals and outdoor activities, and Downtown is officially open for business (aka fun). With vaccines increasing and restrictions decreasing, it’s time to slather on the ...
Hop Downtown this Easter!

Easter is one of the most popular brunch days of the year. This particular #SundayFunday is about coming together with family and friends, dressing up and treating yourself to fancy ...
Cool Off Downtown

Where to find sweet, cold treats in Downtown Houston The sweltering, sticky days of summer have officially arrived. If we’re sure about anything, it’s that the temperature isn’t dropping any ...
FALL Into Downtown Events

It’s the time we’ve all be waiting for – Fall is here! And with cooler weather, comes even cooler events and activities to explore. GET ENERGIZED  Let the stadium energy ...
Dine Downtown: Patio Season

The sun is shining; birds are chirping — you know what that means? Time to hit the patios! One of the best perks of living in a subtropical climate is ...
Winter Wanderland on Bagby

With Winter Wanderland on Bagby Street, you're invited to stroll through 100,000+ lights and discover the best and jolliest the season has to offer, right in your very own Downtown. ...
Here Comes Santa Claus

Santa at the Green Mountain Energy Ice December 9, 16 & 23 | 7:00-8:00PM Visit Discovery Green every Thursday to glide with Mr. Claus. Find Santa on the ice and ...
Holiday Treasure Hunting

McCoy’s Fine Cigars | 900 Capitol  A Downtown staple since 1993, you’ll find a variety of cigars and accessories such as Arturo Fuente, Oliva, Montecristo and much more. What we ...
Looking Ahead

It’s a homecoming of sorts. When Loren J. Blanchard took over as president of the University of Houston Downtown in March, he wasn’t exactly a stranger to Houston. Throughout his ...
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