As the Waco Downtown Redevelopment Project continues to take shape, our website has evolved right alongside it. The website now offers a clearer, more connected way to follow the progress, see what’s ahead, and find your way into the story.
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
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.
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.