$27M Buda project breaks ground on local shops and spaces From the cover
The Roundabout at Buda
Officials said the name comes from the city’s first roundabout at the same spot, symbolizing a place for people to cross paths and spend time together. What's in a name?
Retail & dining Phase 1: A Trianon Coffee & Deli B Kai Nail Bar C Marty McCall’s Irish Pub D Chiropractor and yoga Phase 2: E Two Doors Down Bookshop & Wine F Mercantile At Home G Proof Liquor & Deli H Gracie Humaitá Brazilian Jiu‑Jitsu I New Moontower restaurant concept J La Ola Pop K Amici Cucina Italiana
Recreation 1 Pickleball courts 2 Covered pavilion 3 Volleyball courts 4 Proposed trail head Pedestrian trail
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of marketing and communications, said The Roundabout in Buda ticks all the boxes for the EDC’s approach to working with the city and GBCC to grow and enhance Buda. “[The Roundabout in Buda team has] listened to our suggestions, and we are all working hard to make sure they have the support and tenants they need to be successful in Buda,” Davidson said. In addition to destination retail and restaurants, Costilla said the EDC targets a curated selection of industries to ensure continued economic success and enhanced quality of life for residents, businesses and more.
The development is also designed to reflect Buda’s small-town charm with Hill Country materials, open green spaces and walkability along Ranch Road 967, where the site spans more than six football fields of road frontage, he said. A public-private partnership is being explored for the project with the city and the Buda Economic Development Corp., EDC Executive Director Jennifer Storm said. Dowling said this would allow the team to go beyond a standard retail center to also create a community gathering spot. John Costilla, Buda EDC assistant director
Dowling said The Roundabout in Buda began with a desire to build something that “actually felt like Buda.” His team connected with local officials and residents to ask what they wanted more of and what was missing. “The message was pretty clear: people wanted more local spots to eat, hang out and let the kids run around without having to head into Austin or south to Kyle,” he said. The project’s layout is intentionally experience- based, Dowling said, noting that families will be able to walk or bike along more than a mile of parkland trail connecting the site to the greenbelt.
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