What's New in Houston?

As cities face hotter summers and denser redevelopment, public works leaders must create streetscapes that cool, connect, and perform. The Main Street Promenade in Downtown Houston shows how Downtown Houston+ and the City of Houston transformed a high‑traffic transit and utility corridor into a resilient public space while preserving transit access and preparing the city to welcome FIFA 2026. This session will highlight strategies public works professionals can use to retrofit existing streets and coordinate across departments to balance mobility, maintenance, and climate resilience.