We’d love for you to be part of shaping the future of downtown Waco. This page highlights how the project team is engaging with the community and tracks upcoming opportunities to get involved. Be sure to check back regularly for new events—and if you have questions or ideas, reach out to us anytime at info@wacodowntownredevelopment.com.
Upcoming Events/Meetings
Get Involved and Share Your Feedback
Get involved by attending our upcoming community sessions, council meetings, and public engagement events. Incorporating feedback from the community is critical to ensuring that the downtown redevelopment provides a Waco we can all be proud to call home.
October
20
Waco Downtown Redevelopment Open House
Location: Waco Convention Center, Texas North Room
Come-and-go open house to share Waco’s plan for revitalizing over 100 acres along the Brazos River.
October
20
City of Waco Plan Commission Meeting
Location: Waco Convention Center, Bosque Theater
Review of the second draft of the form-based code.
2025
2025.07.29 – Waco Downtown Redevelopment Public Information Session
2025.07.29 – City of Waco Plan Commission Meeting Draft Review of Form-Based Code
2025.07.21 – Stakeholder Focus Group – Primera Iglesia Bautista de Waco
2025.06.30 – Mobilize Waco Stakeholder Meeting
2025.06.28 – Brookview Neighborhood Association Meeting
2025.05.31 – Stakeholder Focus Group – St. Francis & Diocese of Austin Coordination
2025.05.28 – Stakeholder Focus Group – Historic Waco Board Coordination re 4th Street Improvements at McCulloch House
2025.05.22 – Texas Society of Professional Engineers (CTX Chapter) Presentation
2025.05.21 – Stakeholder Focus Group – Waco Historic Landmark Preservation Commission Briefing
2025.05.20 – Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Leadership Waco Presentation
2025.05.15 – Performing Arts Community Stakeholders Briefing
2025.05.09 – US Army Corps of Engineers – Permitting Consultation
2025.05.09 – Waco Sustainable Resource Practices Advisory Board Presentation
2025.05.08 – Stakeholder Briefing – Historic Waco House & Grounds Committee re 4th Street Improvements at McCulloch House
2025.05.08 – Stakeholder Focus Group re Form Based Code
2025.05.05 – Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Wí:koʔ Delegation Briefing
2025.05.03 – PUBLIC INFO SESSION at Waco Walks – Walking Tour re Barron’s Branch District
2025.04.28 – Texas Parks and Wildlife Briefing and Grants Discussion
2025.04.02 – Texas Historical Commission – ORLP Grant Briefing/Consultation
2025.04.01 – Council Public Hearing (2025-232) RE Phase 1A Park Grant (ORLP)
2025.03.17 – Texas Historical Commission – Permitting Consultation
2025.03.15 – McLennan County Historical Commission Presentation
2025.02.19 – Baylor University School of Business Economic Development Class
2025.02.11 – Council Budget & Audit Committee Meeting Discussion
2025.02.10 – Stakeholder Focus Group – Sustainability Board President
2025.02.03 – Baylor University President’s Council Presentation
2025.01.21 – Form-Based Code Advisory Panel Meeting
2025.01.08 – Association of General Contractors / Construction Financial Management Association Presentation
2024
2024.12.10 – Council CIP Budget Retreat Work Session Presentation (Item 3-F) on Downtown Redevelopment
2024.12.07 – PUBLIC INFO BOOTH Winter Wonderland Festival Project Booth
2024.12.06 – Greater Waco Area Economic Development Council Presentation November
2024.12.06 – PUBLIC INFO SESSION at Chamber of Commerce
2024.12.06 – Stakeholder Focus Group – Rapoport Foundation
2024.11.22 – Stakeholder Focus Group – Residential Neighbor
2024.11.22 – US Army Corps of Engineers – Permitting Consultation
2024.11.21 – Waco Sustainable Resource Practices Advisory Board Presentation
2024.11.20 – Baylor University School of Business Project Management Classes (x2)
2024.11.19 – Council Work Session Presentation (2024-918)
2024.11.18 – Waco ISD / City of Waco Intergovernmental Meeting Presentation
2024.11.15 – Stakeholder Focus Group – Residential Neighbor
2024.11.14 – North East Riverside Neighborhood Association Meeting Presentation State of the Arts and Culture Presentation
2024.11.14 – Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce State of the Arts and Culture Presentation
2024.11.14 – Public Improvement District 1 Advisory Board Meeting
2024.11.14 – Association of General Contractors Leadership Briefing
2024.11.12 – Waco ISD / City of Waco Executive Briefing
2024.11.12 – Wichita and Affiliated Tribes Wí:koʔ Delegation Briefing
2024.11.04 – McLennan County / City of Waco Intergovernmental Meeting Presentation
2024.10.25 – Stakeholder Focus Group –Calle Dos Recollections from Former Resident
2024.10.25 – Stakeholder Focus Group – Mobilize Waco
2024.10.24 – PUBLIC INFO SESSION at convention center
2024.10.24 – Form-Based Code Advisory Panel Kickoff Meeting
2024.10.24 – Stakeholder Focus Groups – Downtown and NE Riverside Neighborhoods
2024.10.21 – Senator Birdwell Briefing
2024.10.20 – PUBLIC INFO BOOTH St. Francis on the Brazos Catholic Church 100 Year Anniversary Festival
2024.10.19 – Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Advisory Board Meeting
2024.10.17 – Greater Waco Sports Commission Board Presentation
2024.10.17 – Greater Waco Hotel Lodging Association Presentation
2024.10.16 – Waco Tourism Public Improvement District Presentation
2024.09.27 – Helen Marie Taylor Museum of Waco History Board Leadership Briefing
2024.09.17 – Council Work Session Presentation (2024-699)
2024.08.27 – PUBLIC INFO SESSION at Convention Center
2024.08.27 – Waco Plan Commission WS Presentation on Form-Based Code for DRP
2024.08.21 – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Briefing/Consultation
2024.07.09 – Waco Business League Presentation
2024.07.02 – Council Resolution (2024-511) Authorizing Design Services for Phase 1A
2024.06.26 – Historic Waco Foundation Presentation on Strategic Roadmap
2024.06.18 – Council Resolution (2024-463) and Work Session Presentation (2024-451)
2024.06.18 – Council Informal Report (2024-446) on PAC Philanthropic Market Study
2024.06.18 – Performing Arts Community Stakeholders Briefing
2024.06.17 – Agency Stakeholder Briefing on Strategic Roadmap: Waco ISD Superintendent, Board President, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 1 Chairman, McLennan County Judge, County Administrator, Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
2024.05.21 – Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Leadership Waco Presentation
2024.05.17 – Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Hour Economy Presentation
2024.05.02 – Waco Association of Realtors and Developers Presentation
2024.04.23 – COW Economic Development / Planning / Public Works Team Briefing
2024.04.19 – Texas City Manager Association Region 9 Presentation
2024.04.17 – Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce 1,000 Friends of Waco Presentation
2024.04.04 – COW Economic Development / Planning / Public Works Team Briefing
2024.04.03 – Texas Parks and Wildlife Briefing and Grants Discussion
2024.03.27 – Strategic Roadmap Retreat
2024.03.20 – Cooper Foundation Leadership Forum Presentation with Hunt Development Group as Master Developer
2024.03.19 – Council Resolution (2024-153) entering into Pre-Development Agreement with Hunt Development Group as Master Developer
2024.03.18 – Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Teen Leadership Waco Presentation
2024.02.26 – McLennan County / City of Waco Intergovernmental Meeting Presentation
2024.02.21 – Waco ISD / City of Waco Intergovernmental Meeting Presentation
2024.02.07 – Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Presentation
2024.02.06 – Council Resolution (2024-067) Authorizing Negotiation with Hunt Development Group as Master Developer as Finalist
2024.01.27 – Mayor’s Economic Development Council Presentation
2024.01.09 – Waco City Council Special Meeting Work Session RFQ Finalist Presentations (2024-002)
2023
2023.12.08 – Greater Waco Area Economic Development Council Presentation
2023.11.30 – Waco ISD Board of Trustees Meeting Presentation
2023.11.29 – Waco Foundation Presentation
2023.11.28 – Waco ISD / City of Waco Intergovernmental Meeting Presentation
2023.11.18 – McLennan County Historical Commission Presentation
2023.11.09 – Texas Municipal League Region 9 Presentation
2023.10.17 – Council Work Session Presentation (2023-856) on Performing Arts Center within Conceptual Master Plan
2023.10.17 – Council Work Session Presentation (2023-855) on Project Approach and Master Developer Selection Process
2023.10.13 – RFQ (2023-078) Issuance for Master Developer Selection
2023.08.16 – Waco ISD / City of Waco Intergovernmental Meeting Presentation
2023.08.09 – Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce Retreat Presentation
2023.04.06 – Council Budget Retreat Work Session Presentation (Item 6) on Conceptual Master Plan
2023.03.21 – Council Informal Report (2023-159) RE Conceptual Master Plan Visioning Sessions
2022
2022.12.14 – Stakeholder Focus Group – Conceptual Master Plan Vision Session
2022.10.18 – Council Resolution (2022-804) for Downtown Master Planning Services
2022.04.04 – Gensler Engaged by City for feasibility study of new City Facilities within new mixed-use development downtown
