A Real Estate Playbook for Houston
Downtown Houston Submarkets
Downtown Houston anchors a region of 8M people, boasting the most Class A office space in Texas, easy access to Houston’s diverse neighborhoods, $9B in long-term investment, and world-class cultural destinations.
Business, talent and investment converge Downtown.
Downtown? Why
A steady flow of workers, residents, visitors and event-goers keeps Downtown active daily.
Home to 10 Fortune 500 headquarters, top hotels and Houston’s premier cultural institutions.
With METRO services, highways and walkable streets, Downtown is the most connected district in the city.
Ongoing investments in streetscapes, public spaces and policies drive long-term economic growth and livability.
Unique programs, safety initiatives and economic incentives support businesses and property owners.
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Downtown Houston+ is providing $2.25M in targeted funding programs that help support storefront revitalizations, enhance public spaces and drive retail growth.
Investing in businesses and the public-facing streetscape strengthens Downtown’s core livability and retail success. WHY IT
$750K $500K $1M
Storefront Grants
Funded by HDMD
$750K in matching grants for storefront upgrades, lighting improvements and more.
Façade Grants
Funded by DRA
$1M for façade restoration and structural enhancements within TIRZ #3 boundaries.
Dealmaking Inducements
Funded by DRA
$500K in strategic funding to secure high-priority retail and tenant deals.
Public Space Management & Outreach
Partnering with the City of Houston and key agencies, we help fund and support efforts to reduce street homelessness through outreach, housing solutions, health services, and enforcement.
WHY IT MATTERS
A proactive, collaborative approach ensures Downtown remains a stable, welcoming environment for businesses and visitors.
Research & strategy
Public realm action plan
A long-term strategy to enhance Downtown’s public spaces, creating a livable district where foot traffic bolsters the street-level economy.
& Connected Corridors— shaded, pedestrian-friendly improvements along hightraffic streets (Texas, Preston & McKinney) that provide comfort and walkability between key destinations.
Better pedestrian comfort and connectivity make these areas more attractive for ground-floor retail and office leasing.
Retail strategy
A targeted plan to strengthen Downtown’s retail economy by aligning resources to serve its unique mix of visitors, residents and workers.
A more strategic approach attracts the right businesses, filling key gaps and creating a more dynamic retail environment.
Grocery feasibility study
A data-driven study to identify the right grocery models—ranging from small bodegas to larger markets— based on neighborhood needs and viable operator partnerships.
Downtown Houston+ is actively working to bring grocery options to the market, not just waiting for tenants to arrive.
Harrison Loew Director of Acquisitions, The Wideman Company