Heritage Plaza Construction
Summary
The city is moving forward with a major $18M+ downtown park project including Heritage Park, Back Alley Plaza, and a railroad property food truck area to revitalize downtown Midlothian.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 7
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Over $18 million funded through Type A and Type B economic development corporations and city reserves.
Midlothian residents, local downtown businesses, and families seeking community recreation space.
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Mentions & discussions (8)
Midlothian Community Development Corporation - Aug 27, 2026
Construction has officially started on Heritage Plaza, with a target completion date of January 2028.
Midlothian Community Development Corporation - Jul 23, 2026
The board is actively funding projects to improve the look and accessibility of downtown Midlothian.
Midlothian Community Development Corporation - Jun 25, 2026
The board is preparing for the groundbreaking of Heritage Plaza, a major downtown park project funded primarily by sales tax dollars.
Midlothian Community Development Corporation - May 28, 2026
The city is looking at how to best use the Trail House property. They want to balance event space needs with public access to trails and family-friendly amenities.
Midlothian Community Development Corporation - Apr 23, 2026
The board decided to use cash reserves to fund the $10 million Heritage Plaza project to avoid long-term interest costs.
City Council - Apr 14, 2026
The city is moving forward with a major $18M+ downtown park project including Heritage Park, Back Alley Plaza, and a railroad property food truck area to revitalize downtown Midlothian.
City Council - Feb 24, 2026
Midlothian Economic Development approved up to $8 million for downtown park and infrastructure improvements, though some council members raised concerns about proceeding without a guaranteed maximum price.
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