East Downtown residents say they’re unhappy that green space isn’t returning after FIFA Fan Fest

Residents in Houston’s East Downtown neighborhood say a popular green space near Shell Energy Stadium has lost some of its appeal after grass was replaced with crushed granite.

Nguyen Le, who lives in East Downtown, said he was disappointed to see the once-green Bastrop Promenade transformed into what he described as a barren, rocky landscape.

“We’re baking, brother. We’re baking in the heat!” Le said…

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