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 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.
Published February 26, 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:• A Year of Momentum Recap Video• Barron's Branch District Request for Proposals• Waco ISD Legacy School Alumni Conversation• Consolidated Downtown Form-Based Code
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.