An Updated Form-Based Code to Support Waco’s Future
The City of Waco is reviewing and updating its development regulations to make them clearer, and to better accomplish the City’s long-term goals and vision, including the Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project.
Form-Based Code Information
A Vision for Downtown Waco
The Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project is a comprehensive 12 to 20-year initiative led by the City of Waco in partnership with Hunt Development Group, aimed at revitalizing downtown Waco into a vibrant, mixed-use urban area.
This project encompasses five distinct districts across more than 100 acres along Waco’s beautiful Brazos River – offering amenities, business, and experiences that embrace our residents and visitors. Waco’s rich history and culture will take center stage through signature public spaces including highly walkable parks, plazas, and open space. Key components include a new joint City Hall/Waco Independent School District (WISD) administrative campus, a convention center, performing arts venue, town square and central events lawn, ballpark, and enhanced green spaces. The focus is on economic growth, community engagement, and activating the Brazos River area.
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Focusing on economic growth, community engagement, and activating the Brazos River area, the project includes these key components:
- New joint City Hall/WISD administrative campus
- Convention center
- Performing arts venue
- Town square and central events lawn
- Ballpark
- Enhanced green spaces
What We're Working on this Quarter
- Form-based code development for entire Downtown Redevelopment Project
- Flood and W/WW capacity modeling for entire Downtown Redevelopment Project
- Geotechnical investigation and underground utility survey in the Barron's Branch District
- City Hall and WISD space program
- Design development for streets and utilities in Phase 1A, including Calle Dos Park
- Federal grant applications for FEMA and ORLP funds
- Convention Center and Cultural Arts Performance Center program study
Form-Based Code Information
