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Manvel discusses city center project
What’s next?
Outside of some funding for design, the project has not been budgeted for and would likely require a bond to build, officials said. It would also likely come in phases over the course of 10 to 20 years. Mayor Dan Davis said getting the cost and presenting it to the community in a transparent way were his priorities. At the time of the meeting, a potential cost for the project was not given. With Dec. 2 being the last meeting of the year for Manvel City Council, city officials will look to hold another planning session in early 2025, Johnson said. That session will cover several different city priorities, including the potential city center development. An official date for the planning session was not set at the meeting.
Manvel City Council at its Dec. 2 meeting renewed discussions on a possible 160- acre city center development, which officials said was originally pitched in 2019 but stalled due to lack of funding. The cost and timeline for the project still remain unknown as discussions are in the early stages, city officials said. An idea for the site, which is located near Del Bello Boulevard and Manvel Parkway just east of Hwy. 288, includes combining different elements of recreation, retail and mixed use properties, according to a proposed plan from architecture firm PGAL. Also included in the plans is space for Manvel city buildings. “We’ve had several discussions over the years, but the one thing we haven’t had is money to develop this,” City Manager Dan Johnson said.
A new city center
CEDAR CREEK RD.
DEL BELLO BLVD.
288
City center development
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160 acres
10-20 years of development
90K more square feet for retail compared to original plan
10 outdoor sports fields
SOURCES: CITY OF MANVEL, PGAL/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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