Downtown Redevelopment Infrastructure
Summary
Get ready, Waco! Downtown is about to get a major glow-up with a big redevelopment project. Think new construction and a spruced-up Riverwalk. Big changes are coming!
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project is part of a 12-20 year redevelopment plan.
All Waco residents and visitors who will enjoy a more walkable and vibrant downtown.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (6)
Historic downtown oaks lack protections as development looms. Waco leaders say most are safe
A “legacy tree” designation was deleted from the design code for the Barron’s Branch development, but officials say future agreements will protect most of the live oak grove at the site.
Waco Convention Center & Visitors Bureau Commission Meeting - Aug 26, 2026
The city is implementing a new 'form-based code' for downtown to guide how buildings look and feel, aiming for a more walkable and cohesive city center.
Waco proposes replacing downtown hotel plans with apartments and dining options
Waco proposes replacing downtown hotel plans with apartments and dining options KXXV
Regular City Council Meeting - May 5, 2026
The city is moving forward with the Barron's Branch District, a major project expected to bring $800 million in potential investment to downtown Waco.
Waco moves forward on downtown redevelopment project, plans for Riverwalk construction
Waco moves forward on downtown redevelopment project, plans for Riverwalk construction KXXV
Waco is about to spend $167M to reshape downtown. Here's what to know, and how to weigh in
Waco is about to spend $167M to reshape downtown. Here's what to know, and how to weigh in The Waco Bridge
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