Houston City Council OKs multimillion-dollar tax break for mixed-use entrepreneurial hub

Houston City Council approved a $6 million tax abatement for the Founders District, a mixed-use project planned in west Houston aimed at growing startups and small businesses.

The Founders District, proposed for 1260-1336 Brittmoore Road, would consist of 180,000 square feet of modern office space; 60,000 square feet of coworking space; 250-plus multifamily units; and 180,000 square feet of restaurant, retail, commercial and community events center space, according to City Council filings. Brittmoore…