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The Main Street Promenade project to create a safer, more enjoyable space for people to walk and dine in Downtown Houston. (Rendering courtesy Downtown Houston )

Construction for $12M Main Street Promenade project to start next month

By Kevin Vu

Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Houston will soon start construction on the Main Street Promenade project, turning a stretch of Main Street into a lively, pedestrian-friendly corridor in Downtown Houston, according to a May 7 public hearing on its final designs.

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