Waco news briefs: Open house offers update on downtown redevelopment Waco Tribune-Herald Published 07/08/2026
Waco City Council Approves Construction of Barron’s Branch District Published September 02, 2026 The Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project reached a major milestone Tuesday as the Waco City Council approved the Master Development Agreement authorizing construction of public improvements in the Barron’s Branch District. Tagged as: , Announcements
Downtown Form-Based Code Advances to City Council Published September 02, 2026 The Downtown Form-Based Code has reached another important milestone in the City of Waco’s efforts to guide thoughtful growth and investment in downtown.On Aug. 25, the Waco Plan Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed Downtown Form-Based Code. Tagged as: , Announcements
Downtown Form-Based Code Advances Closer Toward Final Adoption Published July 22, 2026 The City of Waco is entering the final phase of adopting the Downtown Form-Based Code, a key step in the Downtown Redevelopment Project. The proposed code will guide future development by establishing standards for building design, walkability, public spaces, and downtown character. The Plan Commission will review the latest draft on July 28, with final adoption anticipated in October 2026. Tagged as: , Announcements
Waco Approves New Financing Tool for Barron’s Branch Infrastructure Published June 16, 2026 As the Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project continues to move from planning to construction, Waco City Council approved a financing tool designed to help deliver major public infrastructure improvements while reducing long-term borrowing costs. Tagged as: , Announcements
Read the Latest Newsletter Published June 01, 2026 Check out the latest Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project Newsletter. We’re sharing everything you need to know about the future of our downtown. In this issue:• Downtown Waco's Next Chapter Begins at Barron's Branch• Loving Waco Means Growing Responsibly• Council Selects Developers for First Barron's Branch Sites• New Project Website Tagged as: , Newsletter
Council Selects Proposals for First Barron's Branch Development Sites Published May 06, 2026 On Tuesday, May 4, Waco City Council approved staff recommendations to begin negotiations with development teams for the first five private development sites in Barron’s Branch — setting the stage for new restaurants, businesses, offices, and residences alongside the future downtown park district. Tagged as: , Announcements, Developers
Share Your Memories Ahead of Former School Site Transition Published March 26, 2026 The school at 500 N. University Parks Drive has seen generations of students across five eras over more than 50 years. As this site prepares for its next chapter, we invite the community to help us tell the story of the campus with our video history interview series. Starting April 1, you will see construction fencing placed around the school site as we begin the abatement and removal process. Tagged as: , Announcements
One School Building, Five Eras: 500 N. University Parks Drive Published February 19, 2026 The school at 500 N. University Parks Drive will soon be entering a new chapter as part of the upcoming Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project. To make your school memories a permanent part of Waco's legacy, the City of Waco has started a video interview series with alumni from all eras of the school. Come share your stories! Tagged as: , Announcements
Barron's Branch 3D Model: Come See What’s Taking Shape in Downtown Published December 08, 2025 The Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project's 3D Model of Barron's Branch is now available at the Waco Convention Center. This model represents a portion of Barron's Branch, the first of five districts across the 100-acre downtown project. Tagged as: , Announcements
City of Waco to Purchase Indian Spring Middle School Property Published October 08, 2025 On Tuesday, October 7, the City of Waco and Waco ISD officially reached an agreement for a $32.2 million land deal to purchase the former Indian Springs Middle School property. The purchase will open the way for construction of the Barron's Branch District in 2026 and planning for a future Ballpark District phase. Tagged as: , Announcements