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Discover the Vibrant Jones Plaza: Houston's Heart of Culture and Community

Jones Plaza, located in the Theater District of downtown Houston, is an excellent public space for day and evening activities. Established in 1966, this historic outdoor centerpiece embraces community and culture. Surrounding key landmarks like Jones Hall and Alley Theatre, it features a permanent stage, picnic facilities, five shade-providing canopies, and a beautiful fountain with Mexican Sycamore trees. The plaza hosts free concerts, movies, and various events throughout the year, making it perfect for gathering, relaxation, and entertainment.

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Discover the Vibrant Jones Plaza: Houston's Heart of Culture and Community

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  1. EXCELLENT/COMFORTABLE PUBLIC PLAZA SPACE FOOD SERVICE DAY AND EVENING ACCOMMODATE PROGRAMMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ACCOMMODATE THE…… OBVIOUS

  2. J O N E S P L A Z A • Located in the Heart of the Theater District (611 Louisiana) • Has a long history as downtown Houston's outdoor centerpiece • It’s a 1-block square across Jones Hall & Alley Theatre • It’s surrounded by Smith St., Texas St., Louisiana St. & Capitol St. • Renovations added such as pedestrian ramps, a permanent stage, concession • facilities and restrooms • It contains 5-shade-providing canopies • Fountain • Mexican Sycamore trees A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N : • Web Address: http://www.houstontx.gov/jonesplaza/generalinfo.htm • Date Established: 1966 • Picnic Facilities: Tables, pavilion, concessions. • Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Giant chess board. • Special Events:Center for special events, usually free concerts and movies. • Architecture includes a variety of award-winning & historic examples.

  3. S U RRO U N D I N G B U I L D I N G S • Bank Of America Center: • Designed By Johnson / Burgee • Architects & Kendall/Heaton Associates • Skyscraper • 56 Stories • 780 Feet / 238 Meters • JP Morgan Chase Tower: • Designed By I.M. Pei & Partners and • 3D International • Skyscraper • 75 Stories • 1,002 Feet / 305 Meters • Pennzoil Place: • Designed By Johnson / Burgee • Architects and S.I. Morris Associates • Skyscraper • 36 Stories • 523 Feet / 159 Meters • Total Plaza: • Designed By Lloyd, • Morgan & Jones • Skyscraper • 35 Stories • 518 Feet / 158 Meters • Total Plaza: • Designed By Ulrich Franzen • Skyscraper - NO • 2 Stages (Hubbard>824-Seats • & Neuhaus>310-Seats) • 518 Feet / 158 Meters • Bayou Place: • Designed By Gensler • & Associates Architects • Skyscraper - NO • 2 Stories • 185,000 SQ. FT. • Calpine Center: • Designed By Hellmuth, • Obata + Kassabaum • Skyscraper • 33 Stories • 453 Feet / 138 Meters

  4. SOURCES: • http://www.houstonarchitecture.info/Architecture/3/2134/Houston/United_States.php • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Architecture_of_Houston • http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM1TAJ

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