BY ZACHARIA WASHINGTON
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Although businesses were already moving to Old Town, with the master plan in full swing, ocials said they expect more establishments, particularly bars and entertainment venues, to ock to the area. While the Old Town area had several types of businesses before the plan was approved, more are continuing to lay down roots, such as Night Owl Bar and 5th Element Brewing, which opened in late June. Brandt said the approval of the plan will be a big benet to businesses. “As this district grows into a vibrant, engaging experience, more people are going to come, too,” she said. “While the competition increases, so do the patrons. In order for this to be a successful district, we need all of those businesses to be open because that is what will attract all of the people to it.” Furthermore, the city budgeted $50,000 in scal year 2023-24 for an Old Town incentives fund, which aims to promote investments in the
area, Director of Economic Development Randall Malik said. The fund o ers economic development incentives and supports infrastructure enhancements, ultimately beneting and attracting businesses to the area. Though numerous businesses were already existing or recently opened in Old Town, there are more in the pipeline, including another bar and restaurant. This information is noncomprehensive. What’s in Old Town? Old Town's current standing 24 businesses and restaurants 1 food truck park What’s coming soon? • Shady Brew Garden • Wahoo’s Fish Taco • A King and Queen Bar Thing • Mixed-use building, with potential ofice space
Leander’s neighboring city Liberty Hill is also planning to revitalize its downtown. The city hopes to approve its Downtown Strategic Master Plan by May. The following elements are outlined in the plan: • Signage and waynding • Murals and sculptures • Landmarks and places for photo opportunities • New infrastructure • Additional parking While the plan is not yet approved, the Liberty Hill Economic Development Corp. purchased 1.51 acres of land down- town in September for $1.2 million that will be developed as part of the area’s revitalization, said Mary Poche', Liberty Hill’s director of economic development.
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Key dates to remember
Looking ahead
Dec. 2023
Sept. 2021
Sept. 2023 City Council approves the Old Town Master Plan
Rezoning in Old Town is approved to allow more restaurants and entertainment venues
Schedule for implementing projects to be presented to Council
Gri n said projects outlined in the Old Town Master Plan will take place over the course of the next several decades. Several contractors and developers will work with the city to execute the plan and individual projects will come before City Council for approval before they start, she said.
Jan. 2023
Jan. 2050
Jan. 2024 Early 2024
April 2022 Council selects Kimley-Horn to develop the Old Town Master Plan
Old Town re improvements— which involve expanding the water system—will be the rst project to be completed
All projects estimated to reach completion
Jan. 2022
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