East Downtown residents say they're unhappy that green space isn't returning after FIFA Fan FestResidents 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. 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. Now that the festival has ended, some residents say they expected the green space to be restored. The East Downtown Management District said the decision to keep the decomposed granite surface is intentional. Community and business input has shaped East Downtown throughout its growth and we welcome continued dialogue as these plans move forward.