Central Houston Inc

Transportation access-transportation program advocacy is central to strong economic development in downtown. Central houston advocates on behalf of its downtown stakeholders to improve the quality of transportation options, priority access, effective commuting methods, and works with the city of houston and other agencies including txdot, metro, and h-gac to coordinate transportation projects that impact downtown. Contribution includes funding for a full time transportation program lead, educational opportunities, and research.

Civic leadership - a framework for responsible decisions regarding the civic opportunities associated with the north houston highway improvement project has been created through the mayor's office and steering committee of civic volunteers. Central houston serves as the coordinating entity to provide a deep resource of experienced urban planning, design, engineering, and economic development professionals, either through internal staff or through the engagement of consultants, to supplement the resources of the city and play an integral role with the city of houston and txdot to advance the overall quality of design for the highway project. Central houston has served and continues to serve as a leader in bringing similar civic opportunities to reality.

Urban placemaking-central houston works with the downtown community to create unique and vibrant places within downtown which attract workforce talent, residents, visitors and development investments.