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Houston Uptown (Galleria Area)
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ABOUT HOUSTON
Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city. Home to a vibrant economy, beautiful surroundings and a population full of optimism and spirit, it's no wonder that Houston is a popular international destination.
The Uptown District of Houston is centered along Post Oak Boulevard, Westheimer Road, and the Galleria?the largest indoor shopping mall in the city. In its role as a high-end fashion and hotel district, it is approximately the Houston equivalent of San Francisco's Union Square and Los Angeles's Beverly Hills.
The Uptown District is bounded by Woodway Drive to the north, the I-610 (West Loop) to the east, U.S. Highway 59 to the south, and Yorktown Street to the west.[1]
At 23.6 million square feet (2,193,000 mē) of office space, Uptown is also known for its skyline?it is Houston's second-largest business district, and the nation's 14th-largest, about the size of downtown Atlanta, Denver, and Los Angeles.
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