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Letter from our CEO
On behalf of our Boards of Directors and stakeholders that fuel the pursuit of our mission, thank you for your interest in learning more about Downtown Houston through this Q2 2025 market report. In addition to providing data and insight, this report also includes deep dives into dimensions of Downtown’s vitality that can only be illustrated through our first-hand knowledge of market dynamics.
Among the major headlines for Q2 was the official groundbreaking of the Main Street Promenade project. This effort, led by Downtown Houston+, broke ground on June 2 and will transform seven blocks of Main Street into a comfortable, wellappointed and people-focused place. This $15M infrastructure project is complemented by a series of new programs intended to support ground-floor commercial tenants and create an environment that seamlessly blends the public and private realms. To date, we have committed a total of $361K to support storefront improvements and expect many more small businesses to leverage our new programs.
For the office market, availability declined by 1.0% quarter-over-quarter and 3.1% year-over-year, while total vacancy ended Q2 2025 at 25.2%. These positive trends were supported by three major lease renewals representing over 400k SF of space. Overall, absorption is also bolstered by positive employee in-office rates, which again set a new record this quarter at 80.8% of pre-pandemic levels. The rate marks a 10.3% year-over-year increase and indicates continued momentum in workplace reactivation.
On the visitation side, Downtown in Q2 2025 received 10.6 million non-work visits by 4.5 million unique visitors (up 4.4% and 6.2% YoY, respectively). The quarter featured a packed slate of signature events and conventions, drawing hundreds of
thousands at a time to parks, streets and venues and reinforcing Downtown’s role as Houston’s gathering place for major celebrations and tourism. Of note, more than 15k Houstonians participated in a political demonstration on June 14. While several cities around the nation witnessed negative outcomes from these demonstrations, the experience in Downtown Houston was respectful, peaceful, and brilliantly managed.
Finally, the progress of building a dense Downtown neighborhood continues, as residential vacancy hit its lowest point since 2019. This is considerable, given that supply has grown by 2,215 new units since that year. Downtown’s residential vacancy rate declined by 2.0% year-over-year to 10.9%. This rate aligns with the average multifamily vacancy across all properties within the 610 Loop. To learn more about who is living in Downtown, and why, be sure to check out the detailed overview of our residential population in this report informed by a proprietary survey we conducted during the quarter.
In closing, Q2 demonstrated positive momentum across all our real estate sectors and via our measures which track the area’s utilization. Never ones to rest on our laurels, we are entering a period of intense infrastructure investments and other community improvements in advance of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. More on those improvements will be articulated in future quarterly reports. Until then, we look forward to continuing to support the investment community by delivering these marketclarifying reports.
Kristopher Larson, AICP, LPM President & CEO
Total non-employee visits to Downtown Houston, Q2 2025
10.6M
4.5M
Unique visitors to Downtown Houston, Q2 2025 116K
Average daily visits to Downtown Houston, Q2 2025
Office activity recovery rate, Q2 2025
Funding committed to small businesses through Storefront Grant Program as of Q2 2025 81%
$361K
10.9% Residential Vacancy Rate
Development Updates
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Top Stories of Q2 2025
Homelessness Roundtable Charts a Path
Central Houston convened its members, civic leaders, service providers, corporate partners and community stakeholders for a candid conversation about Houston’s response to homelessness.
The event featured a presentation and panel discussion highlighting current efforts and measurable successes in reducing encampments and connecting individuals with housing and critical services. The roundtable reinforced a shared commitment to sustained engagement, cross-sector coordination, and better outcomes for vulnerable members of our community—while acknowledging sustainable financial support is critical to achieve longterm solutions.
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Art Car Parade Draws Big Crowds
Downtown once again took center stage as more than 275 wildly imaginative vehicles rolled through the streets for the 38th Annual Houston Art Car Parade & Festival on Saturday, April 12.
The world’s largest spectacle of its kind, this grassroots tradition from The Orange Show draws what organizers estimate as more than 200,000 spectators to Downtown and along Allen Parkway—cheering on everything from tricked-out lowriders to jawdropping, road-ready sculptures.
The parade crowns a week of citywide festivities anchored in Downtown, where Houstonians and visitors alike celebrate community, unbridled creativity and the unabashed spirit that makes Houston unmistakably Houston.
Main Street Promenade Breaks Ground
The Main Street Promenade construction started June 2, converting Downtown’s central spine into an expanded, people-friendly pathway stretching from Allen’s Landing to Rusk Street.
When finished, the Main Street Promenade will mitigate Houston’s heat with shade structures and 85 new trees—a 154% boost to canopy cover. Outdoor dining areas and storefront access will be improved, and a touch of the city’s signature blue tile will accent the sidewalks as a nod to Houston’s heritage.
A cornerstone of the DTH+ Public Realm Action Plan, the Promenade enhances comfort, walkability and district-to-district connections. Substantial work is expected to be complete by the 2026 World Cup next summer.
A New Flavor at Market Square Park
In Market Square Park, renovations are paving the way for Petite Lucie, an all-day café and bistro from Chef Omar Pereney.
Upgrades include an updated kitchen, a new outdoor cocktail bar, refreshed dining areas, and improvements to the park’s covered outdoor seating.
Opening later this year, Petite Lucie will bring a French-Mediterranean menu to the reimagined space, serving early morning pastries and exceptional coffees, lunch plates, bistro-style dinners and curated cocktails.
Building on the success of Farmer’s Market favorite Love Croissants, Pereney’s tantalizing concept brings a new flavor to one of Downtown’s most storied neighborhoods.
A Decade of Downtown Pride
For the 10th year, Downtown served as the runway for Houston’s iconic Pride parade—a tradition since 1979 that has grown into the largest LGBTQ+ celebration in Texas.
According to event organizers Pride Houston 365, over 200,000 people filled the streets for a dazzling display of floats, spirited performances and community pride, with this year’s parade returning to a single-route format through the heart of the city.
Festivities radiated out from the allday Pride Festival at Hermann Square, with family-friendly celebrations at Discovery Green, a film screening of Kinky Boots at Market Square Park, an Instagrammable installation at Trebly Park, and an immersive after party at Post Houston’s Art Club.
Big-Picture Goals in Downtown
Houston Business Journal talks to DTH+ CEO Kris Larson on Main Street Promenade, World Cup preparations, and big goals in Downtown Houston.
Downtown Population on the Rise
Houston Chronicle gets an inside look at residents choosing Downtown for the lifestyle—and efforts to deliver the connected, urban experience they’re seeking.
A New Era in Downtown Houston
Houstonia explores the urban revival underway in Downtown, from public art and major developments to hot new restaurants, bars and more.
The Downtown Experience
This quarter delivered a vivid snapshot of Downtown’s role as Houston’s cultural gathering place, drawing millions of visitors, spotlighting new investments and debuting experiences that can only happen here.
Houston Pride Parade Downtown Houston
What Stands Out
• Downtown Visitation Increases: There were 10.6 million visits in Q2 2025, a 6.2% increase year-over-year
• Conventions Draw Large Crowds: Dream Con 2025 hosted over 32,600 attendees at George R. Brown the weekend of May 30 – June 1. Making its Houston debut, the convention had a city-wide economic impact of $19.2 million.
• Hotel Performance Holds Steady: Hotel performance remained stable as rate growth offset a year-over-year occupancy decline, driven by last year’s atypical demand surge following the derecho event.
Visits & Visitors
Beyoncé Look-a-like Contest Market Square Park
Downtown Visits & Impacts
Population spikes driven by major events, concerts and gamedays offer valuable insights into activity patterns and opportunities for growth across the quarter.
April 18-19 62-70%
• First Championship Robotics Competition at George R. Brown Convention Center
• Houston Astros vs. San Diego Padres
April 12 49%
• Houston Astros vs. Los Angeles Angels
• Art Car Parade & After Party
May 3 44%
May 10-11 53-68%
• Houston Astros vs. Cincinnati Reds
• Mother’s Day
• Cinco De Mayo Weekend
• Cry Out Con 2025
June 28 90%
• Houston Pride Parade
• Houston Astros vs. Chicago Cubs
• Houston Dynamo FC vs. St. Louis City SC
• Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Tour at NRG Stadium
June 21 42%
May 30-31 64-68%
• Dream Con at George R. Brown Convention Center
• Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays
• Houston Dynamo FC vs. Sporting Kansas City
• Alejandro Fernandez at Toyota Center
June 14 53%
• “No Kings” Protest
• Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins
• Houston Dynamo FC vs. CF Montreal
• Comicpalooza at George R. Brown Convention Center
Dream Con Makes Impact
As George R. Brown Convention Center prepares to break ground on a $2 billion expansion, multiple conventions and trade shows continued to attract visitors to Downtown Houston over the last quarter.
In addition to the Specialty Coffee Expo, with java lovers from 85 countries and almost 650 exhibiting companies, Comicpalooza returned for its 17th annual three-day pop culture extravaganza.
Dream Con also made a noteworthy debut in May.
The Black-owned cultural convention produced a $19.2 million economic impact, spiking hotel occupancy to 76% and boosting total revenue that weekend in Downtown by 29% year-over-year.
More than 32,600 attendees delivered Dream Con’s largest-ever ticket sales—a nearly 65% increase from the 2024 convention in Austin.
Megan Thee Stallion Dream Con
Dream Con George R. Brown Convention Center
Underpassage Illuminates Downtown Connections
Downtown Houston+ unveiled Underpassage, a transformative light art installation, at the Central Houston, Inc. Quarterly Breakfast on May 1. This innovative project reimagines the underpasses at Texas Avenue and Rusk Street beneath the I-69/59 highways, converting these previously intimidating spaces into illuminated, comfortable and interactive environments.
A key recommendation from the 2024 Pedestrian Lighting Study, funded by the Houston Downtown Management District, Underpassage directly addresses the immediate needs of an estimated 4 million annual pedestrians. The project significantly
enhances their perception of Downtown, improving safety and aesthetics. Importantly, these underpasses serve as the primary gateway for pedestrians connecting Downtown to EaDo on a daily basis, a crucial link that will become even more vital with the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup Fan Fest located in EaDo.
Designed and fabricated by Houston-based artist collective Moon Papas, and curated by Piper Faust, Underpassage is funded by the Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA). Set for completion in September, the dynamic installation features lights mounted on bridge beams, casting dramatic, complementary colors and creating an evershifting visual landscape. This initiative, supported by TxDOT and the City of Houston, demonstrates a commitment to immediate urban improvement— even with the highway’s planned future removal.
Underpassage Rendering Chartres Street at Rusk Street
Dual-Branded Hilton Hotel Opens
Home2 Suites & Tru by Hilton, the latest delivery in Downtown’s hospitality landscape, kicked off the second quarter by adding 221 rooms designed for comfort, convenience and flexibility.
Located steps from Toyota Center, Discovery Green and the George R. Brown Convention Center, the dual-branded hotel sits within one of Downtown’s most active visitor districts—serving a wide range of travelers, from eventgoers to those staying for business or convention trips. Its debut adds to a wave of hotel development across Downtown, signaling continued momentum and long-term confidence as visitors make up the largest share of the District’s daily population.
Q2 2025 Hospitality Data
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• Declines at the end of Q2 reflect comparisons to last year’s elevated demand , driven by the atypical impact of the derecho event.
• Rising rates have helped hotels see gains in revenue, despite occupancy being down.
• Conventions boosted hotel performance during holidays , with occupancy peaking at 91% during the FIRST Robotics Competition on Easter weekend and 86% during Dream Con on Memorial Day weekend.
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JW Marriott Expands Next Door
At the foot of the future Main Street Promenade, JW Marriott Downtown Houston will elevate its luxury offerings with a multimillion-dollar expansion into the historic Battelstein’s Building next door.
The project adds 56 rooms, a rooftop pool and bar, and 10,000 square feet of meeting space— growing the hotel to 384 rooms and nearly 24,000 SF of event space.
The expansion unites the 10-story Battelstein’s Building and JW Marriott’s 22-story Carter Building, creating a seamless hospitality experience across two architectural landmarks.
Set to debut in early 2026—just ahead of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup and Main Street Promenade opening—the reimagined hotel underscores Downtown’s rise as a premier destination for global travelers.
Rockets Bring Playoff Buzz to Downtown
For the first time since 2019, playoff basketball returned to Toyota Center with each home game generating up to $5 million in economic impact for Downtown.
With a $10 million investment fueling upgrades to Toyota Center, last season’s debut of a stateof-the-art scoreboard and other elements elevated the fan experience—and contributed to a run of sellout crowds and a surge in hospitality business. More improvements are on the way for the upcoming season, including all-new seating designed to build on that momentum.
And just as things are getting red-hot, NBA superstar Kevin Durant is landing in Houston for the upcoming season, igniting another liftoff for the Rockets and Downtown alike.
Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors Toyota Center
Deep Dive: Art Car Parade & After Party
One of Houston’s most iconic festivals, the Art Car Parade returned to Downtown in April, drawing crowds to catch a glimpse of the city’s most creative vehicles in motion.
The centerpiece of a weeklong spectacle, the parade was flanked by experiences that invite the public to see the cars up close and meet the artists behind them.
Discovery Green hosted a sneak peek, while Market Square Park welcomed almost 4,400 Art Car lovers to the official After Party with live music, bubble stations and photo ops alongside a lineup of deckedout autos.
Beyond the parks, Downtown Houston+ expanded the festivities into a District-wide celebration, coordinating custom decals, wristbands and a mobile guide that unlocked food, drink and retail specials at participating Downtown businesses.
SOURCE: PLACER.AI
Doing Business Downtown
In Q2 2025, the office market showed signs of continued stabilization. Available space fell 3.1% year-over-year, office recovery topped 80% for the first time, and nearly 500,000 SF of renewals occurred year-to-date, signaling growing business confidence and long-term expectations.
CenTrio 1401 Rusk Street
What Stands Out
• Employee Activity Continues to Rebound: In Q2 2025, employee presence reached 80.8% of pre-pandemic levels, reflecting a 10.3% yearover-year increase. This marks the highest recovery rate to date, indicating continued momentum in workplace reactivation.
Q2 2025 Leasing Activity
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2025 Office Stats
• Available Space Trends Downward as Vacancy Stabilizes: Market availability declined by 1.0% quarter-over-quarter and 3.1% year-over-year, while vacancy ended Q2 2025 at 25.2%.
• Rightsizing Activity Shows Signs of Slowing: The post-pandemic trend of footprint reduction appears to be subsiding. Of the more than 1 million square feet leased in 2025 to date, nearly half is attributed to four major renewals, in a shift toward tenant retention and space continuity.
Grant Support for Street-Level Retail
Downtown Houston+ continues to support vibrant street-level activity through targeted investments in local storefronts. In Q2, the Storefront Grant Program awarded $134,168 to four businesses— Main + Co., La Diabla Retro Bar, Angel Share HTX, and Little New Orleans—bringing total grant funding to $361,167 since the program launched in late 2024. As of July, three storefronts have completed storefront enhancements made possible by this funding.
In June, the Houston Downtown Management District approved a new initiative: the Alfresco Grant Program. Designed to enhance outdoor
dining, this program will fund non-permanent elements like furniture, shade, and barriers for sidewalk cafés and adjacent public spaces. Awards will range from $5,000 to $10,000, with applications opening in August.
Spaces
Downtown Houston boasts a healthy 84.3% occupancy rate, and the diverse array of available street-level spaces—perfect for everything from food & beverage to small-scale grocery and entertainment—presents a significant opportunity. This promising mix of potential tenants, especially given struggles in other business areas, bodes well for the continued vibrancy of Downtown’s sidewalks and public life.
Norton Rose Fulbright Tower
Share HTX Storefront Conceptual Drawing
Stream Realty Takes Helm at Houston Center
In May, the 4.6 million-square-foot Houston Center transitioned to Stream Realty through a joint venture with AustralianSuper, marking a long-term investment in Downtown Houston’s commercial core.
A three-minute walk to Discovery Green, George R. Brown Convention Center and the lively activity of Main Street, the four-building campus has undergone extensive renovations, adding flexible
workspaces, upgraded lobbies, a 10,000-squarefoot fitness center and expanded green spaces.
With employers prioritizing high-quality, amenityrich workplaces, Houston Center is well-positioned among the city’s top Class A towers.
Stream’s investment also reflects growing confidence in Downtown’s strength and future as a premier business destination.
Houston Center 1200 McKinney Street
Allen Center Leasing Success
Brookfield Properties has positioned Allen Center to compete successfully with newer developments by adapting to evolving workforce demands through a multi-year renovation. That investment is paying off: over the past year, the 3.2 million SF complex has recorded more than 700,000 SF of lease renewals.
Similar activity is playing out across Downtown— this quarter, Black Stone Minerals renewed its 55,000 SF lease at 1001 Fannin, signaling confidence in the building’s long-term value as it undergoes strategic renovations.
One Allen Center 500 Dallas Street
2025 Downtown Houston Office Story
The Downtown Houston+ Office Story offers one of the most detailed looks at the state of Downtown’s office market, surveying over 32 million SF of office space. The latest report analyzes 2024 activity regarding leasing, available space, industry trends, and more.
What’s inside:
• Expansion & Renewals Are Up: Expansion activity rose 79% while renewals increased 19%, a sign of growing long-term confidence. Twenty companies also leased space in Downtown Houston for the first time.
• Direct Supply Shrinks: Marketed direct space declined 1.3% year-over-year, as successful lease-ups and the removal of obsolete space helped tighten supply.
• Energy Sector Fuels Broad Demand: From Fortune 100 firms to lean startups, energy tenants remain the most active, driving leasing across all property tiers.
Living Downtown
As the multifamily pipeline winds down and vacancy drops to a post-pandemic low, Downtown continues to prove its residential appeal. New amenities and resident survey insights highlight a growing community drawn to Downtown’s unique mix of green spaces, walkability and urban lifestyle.
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What Stands Out
• Residential Vacancy Hits Six-Year Low: The Downtown residential vacancy rate declined by 2.0% year-over-year to 10.9%, on par with rates within the 610 Loop.
• Development Pipeline Nears Completion: Downtown’s multifamily construction pipeline is expected to clear in Q3 2025, with the delivery of Ely at the Ballpark adding the final 229 units currently under construction. This marks a notable slowdown, as the submarket has averaged more than 500 new units annually since 2014.
• Asking Rents Settle: Average asking rents declined by 1.0% year-over-year, primarily due to continued supply additions. With no new projects expected post-Q3, rental rates are anticipated to stabilize as market supply and demand begins to rebalance.
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A New Chapter at Trebly Park
Trebly Park is cooling down with 3,500 square feet of added shade: a new trellis over the play area, large umbrellas near Tout Suite Café, and more shade over the dog park.
While trees are growing, sun-drenched parts of Trebly Park needed a helping hand during the summer. These upgrades can make shaded areas feel up to 20 degrees cooler, making one of South Downtown’s most active green spaces more comfortable year-round.
Inviting neighbors and parkgoers alike to linger in the shade, a new Little Library—painted by residents at a community event and stocked with books and dog treats—adds a playful spot to connect.
Q2 2025 Residential Statistics
SOURCE: COSTAR
Little Library Trebly Park
Shaded Play Area Trebly Park
Downtown Residential Survey
In May, DTH+ distributed a survey to Downtown Houston residents to gain more perspective on who they are and their preferences. Survey responses came from over 300 households, the results of which are highlighted below.
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Response Highlights
• 30% of respondents moved to their current residence within the last 12 months
• 76% of respondents who moved Downtown within the last 12 months are between the ages of 18 – 35 years old
• 41% of respondents said their monthly rent/mortgage was less than $2,000
• 63% of respondents previously lived in Houston before choosing to move Downtown
• Over half of respondents reported visiting Downtown parks on at least a weekly basis
• 62% of respondents do not work Downtown
• Of the reasons respondents chose to live Downtown, being close to work was the 4th of 5 options. The top three were 1) close to entertainment / nightlife, 2) highrise living options, and 3) dense urban environment
• People are choosing to live Downtown not because it is closest to work, but because they want the lively, dynamic urban neighborhood that Downtown offers—a very unique living arrangement compared to other areas of Houston
Looking Ahead
Save the Date: 2025 State of Downtown at the 41st Annual Meeting of Central Houston
The 41st Annual State of Downtown returns this fall Thursday, October 30 at noon—now at 713 Music Hall.
Hosted by Central Houston, Inc. and presented by Chevron, this signature event unites CHI Members, civic and business leaders, and partners spanning the Houston community to hear the latest on what’s happening in Downtown and what’s emerging.
Announcements on special guests for this year’s edition are coming soon.
Secure your seat now at stateofdowntown.org
A new rentable event space is coming to Lynn Wyatt Square in the Theater District, adding a flexible indoor venue to a park designed as a front-row seat to Houston’s performing arts.
The 7,100-square-foot buildout will support year-round programming while generating private event revenue. The project will begin in late summer and is expected to complete by the end of the year.
Future plans also can accommodate a restaurant tenant to enhance a space with one-of-a-kind seating, picnic-friendly lawn, and gathering potential among some of Downtown’s most iconic stages.
This June marked one year until the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in Houston.
Planning is underway for the global tournament, including the 40-day FIFA Fan Fest in East Downtown. The four-block celebration just south of Shell Energy Stadium features viewing parties and a chance to connect with fans from around the world.
Downtown is gearing up with Main Street Promenade poised to become a central gathering place, new Cool Corridors improving comfort and connectivity, and enhanced wayfinding to navigate from Fan Fest to matches via METRORail—all helping Houston welcome visitors from near and far.
Lynn Wyatt Square Adding Event Space
2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup: One Year Out
In late October, Downtown comes alive with Día de los Muertos celebrations around the District.
Festivities will fill park spaces and public plazas, including a community ofrenda and themed Blanket Bingo night in Market Square Park, plus a special screening of Coco in Trebly Park.
A lively Market Square Park Mercado with folklorico dancers, mariachi and crafts closes out the final days of commemorations after celebrations in Discovery Green and Sam Houston Park, and the spectacular nighttime parade.
Together, these events celebrate, remember and honor the beauty of a shared community tradition.
A key initiative of the Public Realm Action Plan, new Cool Corridors will turn major pedestrian routes along Preston, McKinney and Texas Avenue into cooler, more walkable connections.
An RFQ was launched this summer to bring on urban designers who will implement shade structures, trees and native landscaping, and pedestrian-scale lighting that improve comfort and wayfinding between popular Downtown parks, attractions and cultural destinations.
These upgrades form the first link in the city’s Cool & Connected Corridor network and will be substantially in place ahead of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup, helping visitors navigate a greener, more welcoming Downtown.
Planning Through Peak Season
With the historically most active stretch of hurricane season still ahead, Downtown Houston remains focused on preparedness and coordinated response.
In May, Downtown Houston+ brought together public safety, transit, and infrastructure leaders to review the 2025 Emergency Preparedness Plan— outlining response coordination, transportation planning, evacuation and reentry procedures, and communications protocols. This coordination among partners ensures that Downtown is prepared to respond and recover from severe weather and a wide range of other emergencies.
View the full Emergency Preparedness Plan at dthplus.org/resources and stay informed through AlertHouston and METRO service alerts.
A Día de los Muertos to Remember
A more comfortable, connected
Designing Downtown’s Cool Corridors
About DTH+
Contributing Staff
Lillian Ashby Economic Development Intern
Brendan Harrison Research & Economic Development Coordinator
Cassie Hoeprich Director of Planning & Economic Development
Justin Jerkins Communications Specialist
Kristopher Larson President & CEO
Andrés Laucirica Programming & Events Coordinator
Clint Self Creative Strategy Lead
Ann Taylor Director of Engagement
Candace Williams Executive Assistant & Board Liason
Contributing Photographers
Bonfire Photo Brookfield Properties
Gensler
Aaron Hernandez
Kiara Jordan
Alan Mombrun
Egidio Narvaez
Sources
Catalyst Houston CoStar
Downtown Houston+ Houston First Corporation Placer.ai
Downtown Houston+ stewards the vision of Downtown as a center of global commerce and local culture and Houston’s heart for opportunity, excitement and joy. Downtown Houston+ represents a family of aligned entities – Central Houston, Inc., Houston Downtown Management District and Downtown Redevelopment Authority – which advance a shared mission to champion and enhance Downtown Houston as a connected and thriving place for everyone. For more information, visit downtownhouston.org.
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Greater Downtown
If you have inquires related to the data and information presented in this report, please contact cassie.hoeprich@downtownhouston.org.
To learn more about Downtown Houston+ Clean & Safe services, email operations@downtownhouston.org or visit downtownhouston.org.
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Our Boards of Directors
Houston Downtown Management District (HDMD)
OFFICER NAME TITLE / ORGANIZATION
Chair Leslie Garcia Ashby Partner, Ashby, LLP
Vice Chair Robbi Jones President, Kipling Jones & Co.
Treasurer & Investment Officer Richard Torres
President and Executive Director, CHRISTUS Foundation for Healthcare
Secretary Marian Harper Vice President, Foundation Development, Houston Astros LLC
Director Crystal Allen
Director Sean Alley
Managing Director, Transwestern
Vice President, Operations, Brookfield Properties Operated by CBRE
Director Kinder Baumgardner Managing Principal, SWA
Director Genora Boykins Asst. Regional General Counsel - Retired, NRG Energy, Inc.
Director Clay Crawford Partner, Sears & Crawford L.L.P.
Director Marcus Davis Owner, Kulture
Director Jacques D’Rovencourt
Director Kelly Foreman
General Manager, Hilton Americas-Houston
Executive Vice President, Amegy Bank
Director Irma Galvan Owner, Irma’s Original
Director Gilbert A. Herrera President, Herrera Partners
Director C.C. Huang CPC Corporation
Director Angus Hughes Executive Director, Cushman & Wakefield
Director Antoinette M. (Toni) Jackson Principal, The Banks Law Firm
Director Lacee Jacobs
Senior Vice President, Strategic Leasing & Advisory, Rebel Retail Advisors
Director Roland Kennedy Internal Stakeholder Manager, Corporate Real Estate, Chevron
Director Sean Liu Head of Legal, Lionstone Investments
Director Benjamin Llana Vice President - Development, Skanska
Director Nick Massad III Senior Vice President of Development, American Liberty Hospitality
Director Sherea McKenzie Executive Director, J C Hester House
Director Kenny Meyer President, MC Management & Development
Director Randy Pryor Vice President, Distribution Operations, CenterPoint Energy
Director Edna Ramos Downtown Property Owner
Director Frem Reggie Managing Director, Hines
Director John Schafer Managing Director, Hyatt Regency Houston
Downtown Redevelopment Authority (DRA)
Chair Curtis Flowers Executive Director, J.P. Morgan
Vice Chair Michele J. Sabino Consultant, Third Sector Services
Treasurer & Investment Officer Keith Hamm Emeritus Professor of Political Science, Rice University
Secretary Barry Mandel President & Park Director, Discovery Green, Retired
Director Regina Garcia Interior Design, Curator Consultant, Corporate Gifts
Director James B. Harrison Principal, Harrison Kornberg Architects
Director Kirby Liu Managing Director, Lovett Group
Director Tiko Reynolds-Hausman Chief of Staff of Operations, Harris County Precinct 2
Director William J. Taylor, III Director, Development and Infrastructure, Harris County Precinct 1, Retired
Our Boards of Directors
Central Houston, Inc. (CHI) Continued
OFFICER NAME TITLE / ORGANIZATION
Chair Stephanie Burritt Principal | Managing Director, Gensler
Vice Chair & Treasurer Alex Jessett President and Chief Financial Officer, Camden Property Trust
Secretary David Ruiz SVP, Community Relations, Bank of America
President & CEO Kristopher Larson President & CEO, Central Houston Inc.
Director Dr. Loren Blanchard President, University of HoustonDowntown
Director Ric Campo Chairman & CEO, Camden Property Trust
Director Dilip Choudhuri President & CEO, Walter P Moore
Director Priya Coffey Partner, Jackson Walker
Director Matt Damborsky EVP, Skanska USA Commercial Development
Director Johnathan J. Edgeller Managing Director & Region Manager, JPMorganChase
Director Laura Edrington Managing Partner - Houston Office, Troutman Pepper Locke LLP
Director Mark C. Evans Co-Chairman, Bracewell LLP
Director C. Richard Everett Chairman & CEO, Everett Interests
Director Tilman J. Fertitta Chairman & CEO, Landry’s, Inc.
Director Jamie Flatt Principal, Page
Director Bradley R. Freels Chairman, Midway
Director Adam Green Shareholder, Baker Donelson
Director Fred B. Griffin Co-Chairman, Griffin Partners, Inc.
Director Hillary Hart Executive Director, Theatre Under The Stars
Director Michael Heckman President & CEO, Houston First Corporation
Director Jeffery Hildebrand Executive Chairman and Founder, Hilcorp Energy
Director Steven J. Kean President & CEO, Greater Houston Partnership
Director Julie Luecht Office Managing Principal, KPMG LLP
Director Ira Mitzner President & CEO, RIDA Development Corp
Director Niloufar Molavi Global Leader Oil & Gas, PwC
Director John Mooz Senior Managing Director, Hines
Director Stephen Newton Managing Director/Area Manager, Russell Reynolds Associates
Director Hong Ogle Houston Market President, Bank of America
Director Jessica O’Neill President, Houston Dash & Dynamo
Director Travis Overall Executive Vice President, Brookfield Properties
Director Kathy Payton President & CEO, Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation
Director Daron Peschel Sr. Vice President In Charge, Federal Reserve Bank, Houston Branch
Director Theola Petteway Executive Director, OST/Almeda Corridors Redevelopment Authority
Director Cody Schneider Partner, Winstead
Director David Stevenson SVP, Amegy Bank of Texas
Director Aaron Thielhorn Houston Market Leader, Managing Director, Trammell Crow
Director Amber Tierce Corporate Affairs Manager, Houston, Chevron Corporation
Director Jennifer Wagner Office Director & Studio Practice Leader, Education Partner, HKS, Inc.
Director Jason Wells President & CEO, CenterPoint Energy
Director Melinda Yee Houston Managing Partner, M&A Transaction Services, Deloitte
