Burleson's getting a massive makeover with two huge new developments planned. We're talking thousands of new homes and a cool $1 billion injection into the city's coffers. Get ready for some major changes!
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
The report details the revenue collected from impact fees, which directly funds city infrastructure expansion.
Residents seeking additional multi-family housing options in the area.
No groups negatively affected
The city is considering a proposal to rezone land near Lakewood Drive for multi-family housing. This could increase local housing options but may also impact traffic and neighborhood density.
The city collects fees from new developments to pay for the water, sewer, and road upgrades needed to handle growth. This meeting ensures those funds are being tracked and used correctly.
The city is pushing to develop the 'across the tracks' area of Old Town to bring in new restaurants and office space, which should help local walkability and tax revenue.
The city is trying to get a long-stalled project at Wilshire and Summercrest finished. They've cut the developer's incentive package to ensure the project actually delivers the promised sales tax revenue.
The old softball fields are being torn down to avoid costly ADA compliance upgrades. The city plans to start the demolition process this summer.
Two major developments set to bring thousands of homes, a billion in new revenue to Burleson WFAA
The city is working to fill out the Old Town plaza with new buildings that match the historic style. This project is seen as the final piece of that puzzle, bringing in new office space and potential retail.
3 restaurants will replace vacant buildings at this Burleson intersection Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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