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June 18, 2024
Waco Adopts Redevelopment Strategic Plan
February 15, 2024
Waco Selects Hunt Companies as Master Plan Developer
October 13, 2023
Waco Issues RFQ for Downtown Master Plan Developer
In the News
Read the latest news on the Waco Redevelopment Project.
July 29, 2025
City of Waco shares major $167 million downtown revitalization plan with residents
July 29, 2025
Waco residents provide input in 20-year downtown redevelopment project
July 10, 2025
Pro sports could be growth dynamo for downtown Waco
April 3, 2025 - Waco seeks $15M grant for Barron's Branch park space in downtown redevelopment plan
February 20, 2025 - City of Waco, Texas to apply for $35-million in federal grants to help fund Downtown Development Project
December 11, 2024 - Waco might expedite ballpark phase of master downtown development
December 4, 2024 - Waco to seek state funding to remodel or move Texas Ranger Museum
November 28, 2024 - Waco's Downtown Redevelopment Project continues toward design completion while keeping accessibility in mind
November 20, 2024 - $167M downtown phase centered around manmade stream, amphitheater
November 19, 2024 - Updates on Waco’s Downtown Redevelopment Project presented to city council
November 19, 2024 - Waco plotting slower approach to start of downtown redevelopment project work
November 19, 2024 - Shared Waco ISD, city administration building slated for Fourth and Washington
September 30, 2024 - Joel Allison: Waco downtown redevelopment promises bright future
August 28, 2024 - Central Texans share concerns regarding Waco Downtown redevelopment
December 11, 2024 - Waco kicks off downtown redevelopment zoning talks, seeks public input
July 7, 2024 - 'It's time for growth': Downtown Waco development contract for design approved to move forward
July 1, 2024 - Waco council to weigh $12.3M Tuesday for downtown redevelopment design, engineering
June 19, 2024 - 'Our downtown needs to be resilient': Waco development plan criticized by residents
June 18, 2024 - Waco City Council adopts road map for $1.8 billion in downtown redevelopment
June 17, 2024 - Downtown Waco redevelopment project to be presented to city council
June 14, 2024 - Waco council to weigh $167M first phase of downtown redevelopment
February 7, 2024 - Waco selects Hunt as master developer for 60 acres around City Hall
December 20, 2023 - Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce: Greater Waco Business Magazine Coverage
December 14, 2023 - Conversations with Creative Waco - Fiona Bond and Tom Balk
October 23, 2023 - Master developer sought for Waco's grand downtown vision
August 22, 2023 - Moving forward on downtown master plan
August 18, 2023 - Waco OKs $500K to plan development around Heritage Square, municipal building
May 31, 2023 - House bill could fund renovation or replacement of Hilton Waco
April 20, 2023 - Study envisions new downtown, possible P3 project funding for Waco
April 6, 2023 - Study envisions new Waco city HQ, convention center, minor league field
January 24, 2023 - ‘Exciting things happening downtown:’ City of Waco continues developing downtown with new hotel project
October 18, 2022 - Waco OKs $500K to plan development around Heritage Square, municipal building
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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