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

2. 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 Web Address: http://www.houstontx.gov/jonesplaza/generalinfo.htmhttp://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. J O N E S P L A Z A A D D I T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N :

3. Bank Of America Center: Designed By Johnson / Burgee Architects & Kendall/Heaton Associates Skyscraper 56 Stories 780 Feet / 238 Meters Calpine Center: Designed By Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum Skyscraper 33 Stories 453 Feet / 138 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 Bayou Place: Designed By Gensler & Associates Architects Skyscraper - NO 2 Stories 185,000 SQ. FT. 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 S U R R O U N D I N G B U I L D I N G S

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