Its chemical company is located out west of the city near Katy, while the Exxon Development Company is situated in a bleak commercial corridor near the Intercontinental Airport.

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The downtown Market Street corridor that has long drawn commercial tenants is starting to draw more residents.

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Commercial trucks will be able to use the corridor because it will no longer be designated as parkland.

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