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Barbara Jordan monument celebrates pioneering congresswoman and Houston native
Dec 2, 2023
Nearly 40 years ago, the U.S. Post Office named its regional post office at 401 Franklin St. after trailblazing congresswoman and Houston icon Barbara Jordan.
Jordan was remembered again Saturday at the same spot with the unveiling of a monument titled “I Am Barbara Jordan” at the site, now home to POST Houston, which bills itself as a dining, cultural and workplace hub.
The sculpture, designed by artist Angelbert Metoyer, features Jordan sitting, facing south toward the skyline with her right hand outstretched.
Jordan was remembered again Saturday at the same spot with the unveiling of a monument titled “I Am Barbara Jordan” at the site, now home to POST Houston, which bills itself as a dining, cultural and workplace hub.
The sculpture, designed by artist Angelbert Metoyer, features Jordan sitting, facing south toward the skyline with her right hand outstretched.
Houston Chronicle
Here's How Houston Is Fighting Homelessness - And Winning
Nov 22, 2023
Houston shows it’s not inevitable or hopeless. We may not eliminate homelessness altogether, but if we could reduce it by 60 percent, as the city has, we would be a better nation. And one sign of the success of Houston’s approach is that others are copying it.
The New York Times
Market Square Park F&B Kiosk Operator RFP
Nov 4, 2023
Downtown Houston+ is seeking a proposal for food and beverage services, including menu, service concept, and management & operations for the food and beverage Kiosk at Market Square Park (“the Park”) in Houston’s historic and bustling Downtown north-side.
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Central Houston, Inc. Hosts State of Downtown 40th Anniversary Luncheon
Nov 2, 2023
On Thursday, November 2, Central Houston, Inc. (CHI) hosted the annual State of Downtown 40th Anniversary Luncheon at the Hilton Americas – Houston, celebrating Downtown’s journey and looking toward its future. At the event, Larson revealed plans for Downtown’s future in a State of Downtown address, including the debut of CHI’s rebrand as Downtown Houston+
Press Release
Central Houston and Chevron Honor Mayor Sylvester Turner With The Allen Award for Civic Engagement
Nov 1, 2023
“It has been the honor of a lifetime to be Mayor of the City of Houston,” Turner said. “And the hallmark of these eight years has been our civic and corporate and philanthropic partnerships.”
Press Release
New Farmers Market Debuts in Downtown Houston
Sep 8, 2023
"We continue to make Downtown an attractive place to live and a place where people want to be or even want to spend their weekends. This is definitely going to help to support that additional goal of growing overall foot traffic," Kris Larson, president and CEO of Downtown Houston+, tells Axios.
Axios
Revitalizing Downtown: Kristopher Larson is on a mission to breathe life back into downtown
Aug 4, 2023
Investments pouring into downtown promise to breathe life into the area. Kristopher Larson, president and CEO of Central Houston, is the person tasked with overseeing downtown’s revitalization. And he has some big ideas about what comes next.
Houston Business Journal