Do Business

Downtown Houston: the center of business, built for what's next.

Long the heart of Houston's economy, Downtown is home to 10 Fortune 500 headquarters, legacy companies and emerging startups, and innovative firms shaping the future of the world.

As a distinct, walkable neighborhood, Downtown also offers more than 50M square feet of office space, access to every major transportation mode (including both airports), and sustained investment in the business environment.

Explore why Downtown works—and how our Economic Development team, programs and resources support smart business decisions.

Why Downtown

Data, access, talent, transportation and quality of place—explore the factors that draw companies, employees and innovators to Downtown

Storefronts + Small Business

Guidance for retail leasing, storefront activation, and small business opportunities

Grants + Incentives

Explore funding programs and incentives that assist with business location, tenant improvements, property upgrades and other investments in Downtown

Investment Map

Market insight and tools for office leasing, investment, and workplace decisions in Downtown

Research + Reports

Access Downtown research, reports, dashboards and market data to support leasing, investment and business planning

DTH+ Programs

Learn about the services and initiatives that shape Downtown's experience.

Cleaning Ambassadors

Daily on-the-ground teams providing cleaning and care for Downtown's public spaces

Public Safety

Visible safety presence supporting a secure and welcoming Downtown environment

Homeless Outreach

Compassionate outreach focused on connection, care and long-term solutions

Planning + Capital Projects

Designing and delivering projects that strengthen Downtown's public realm

Economic Development

Learn how Downtown Houston+ works to support the health and vitality of Downtown's markets

Central Houston, Inc. Membership

Join business, institutional and civic leaders to shape the future of Downtown Houston