10
Fortune 500 HQS
Downtown by the Numbers
More than $9 billion invested in 15 years across broad urban uses: award-winning lush new parks; dynamic, vibrant, fun public spaces; newly built or recently renovated hotels; architecturally stunning high- and mid-rise residential development; prime modern office work environments; renovated 1.8 million square foot convention center; plus, a food-lover’s destination with restaurants and cuisines of all kinds rounded out by live music and performing arts venues --- all supported by expanding regional infrastructure and transit.
Central Houston is the nexus of Downtown’s future.
51.4
Million SF of Office Space (1Q 2020)
169K
Total Employment (Feb. 2020)
145+
Languages Spoken
1 in 4
Houstonians are Foreign Born
37.5%
Millennial Within 2-mile Radius
3
James Beard Award Winning Chefs
Downtown by the Numbers
More than $9 billion invested in 15 years across broad urban uses: award-winning lush new parks; dynamic, vibrant, fun public spaces; newly built or recently renovated hotels; architecturally stunning high- and mid-rise residential development; prime modern office work environments; renovated 1.8 million square foot convention center; plus, a food-lover’s destination with restaurants and cuisines of all kinds rounded out by live music and performing arts venues --- all supported by expanding regional infrastructure and transit.
Central Houston is the nexus of Downtown’s future.
Central Houston is
a global city.
180
DESTINATIONS TO SIX CONTINENTS
Direct air service to destinations around the world, making our region ideal for global connectivity, in both business and leisure travel, with more than 58.2 million passengers a year. (December 2019)
90
INTERNATIONAL CONSULATE OFFICES
Third-Largest Consular Corps in the U.S.
35
ACTIVE FOREIGN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
Fifteen foreign governments maintain trade and commercial offices in Houston and our region boasts 35 active foreign chambers of commerce.
19
INTERNATIONAL BANKS
Ten countries are represented through Houston's 19 international banks.
The Houston region is an undisputed global leader for international business with our market ties reaching all over the globe. As the heart of the Houston region, Downtown provides companies of all sizes the ability to compete, conduct and win business 24/7/365. Our global gateway means 180 destinations provided by three airports (two international) and straight access to the 3rd largest international U.S. consular corps, 35 active foreign trade chambers of commerce and 19 international banks.
Central Houston is
a 24-hour city.
Industry Spotlight
Energy
Houston has ascended as the world’s preeminent energy center. With continued strength of the sector and close ties to the Port of Houston, the tenth largest port in the world, Downtown is primed as the leader in energy.
Central Houston is
accessible.
Metro Light Rail
Commuting
Bike Share
Metro Light Rail
METRO operates three light-rail lines with 76 fully-accessible light-rail train cars that travel 22.7 track miles to 44 stations. Annual boarding’s total 18.5 million.
Commuting
Over four-in-ten (40.6%) survey respondents in our 2018 Commuter Survey use alternative transportation (transit, 30.9%; shared ride, 6.8%; or active, 2.9%).
Bike Share
BCycle is designed for short trips around Houston. Check out a bike to commute to work, run errands or explore a park trail—it’s an easy, cost-effective, fun way to get around.
Central Houston is
doing business.