Downtown Houston is getting a major makeover with a $12 million pedestrian promenade set to break ground June 1 along seven blocks of Main Street.As part of the effort to create a more walkable and vibrant city center ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Downtown Houston+ is offering up to $750,000 in grants to help retail businesses enhance their storefronts.The Thrive Storefront Grant program provides up to $50,000 for improvements like sidewalk cafés, lighting, greenery, and facade upgrades.With $226,000 already awarded, there’s still time for local businesses to be part of the transformation.👉 Follow @houston.unlocked for more Houston news & development updates like these!#houstonunlocked