There's never been a better time to live downtown! Houston's downtown is undergoing a second renaissance, which takes this city's hub to the next level of living. Discovery Green Park, with 11 acres of parkland, jogging trails, dog-walking areas, playgrounds, ampitheatres and restaurants, opened with a fabulous ceremony April 13. It's just a three-to-four block walk from Commerce Towers. You can find more information at www.discoverygreen.com. The Pavilions project covers four downtown blocks with shopping, office space and entertainment such as the House of Blues and Pete's Dueling Piano Bar. The Pavilions is also being a good corporate citizen by hosting pet adoptions on weekends. You can walk two blocks from Commerce Towers to the Pavilions or hop the Metro light rail. You can also shop at Macy's across from the Pavilions. More information is available at www.houstonpavilions.com. The first wave of re-development in downtown Houston several years ago laid a solid infra-structure for this second renaissance. That's why this phase is more exciting than ever. It will be easier and more enjoyable to walk to the first-class shops and parks that make a city truly live-able. You can take a short walk to all the new activities, then walk back to your own private sanctuary at Commerce Towers, downtown Houston's most luxurious condominium building. For more information on downtown Houston, go to www.downtownhouston.org or houstondowntownalliance.com. For more information on Commerce Towers luxury condominiums, please call Commerce Towers' sales agent, Susan Speck, the on-site real estate agent in the leasing, sales and marketing office at (713)653-4291 or (713) 650-3900. (Commerce Towers is marketed by Tarantino Properites, Inc.)