George R. Brown Convention Center Expansion

planned

The project involves a $2 billion expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The expansion will require the closure and abandonment of portions of several downtown streets, including Polk Street, Chenevert Street, Hamilton Street, Jackson Street, and Clay Street. The abandonment process involves transferring ownership of the streets to adjacent property owners, which has raised concerns among local residents about increased traffic congestion and reduced connectivity between the East End and downtown Houston.