BY SHAHERYAR KHAN
$4.5M incentive for Co-Op redevelopment gets initial approval The New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation approved a $4.5 million incentive to redevelop the Producers Co-Op site downtown. The plan includes creating an urban park with a splash pad, seating areas, and performance spaces, as well as a public marketplace to support local businesses and host community events. The details Inspired by The Pearl in San Antonio, the project addresses the community’s need for more public space and economic stimulation. Jeff Jewell, the city’s director of economic and community development, said the $19 million project will also help resolve parking issues with new facilities and over 110 additional parking spaces. The EDC’s incentive includes $2 million for
Downtown NBU property update
Co-Op redevelopment
New Braunfels officials provided an update on the redevelopment of the historic New Braunfels Utilities downtown property, which the utility is vacating. The details Plans include turning the site into a mixed-use destination with a hotel, restaurant, and parking structure, said Jeff Jewell, director of economic and community development.
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public improvements and a $250,000 annual pay- ment for 10 years to maintain the park and market. The project aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan to collaborate with public and private sectors for innovative park development. The proposal now moves to the city council for review. Additionally, the project will help address parking issues by adding new parking facilities, coinciding with the relocation of Old City Hall, 202 N. Seguin Ave., which will free up over 110 parking spaces, Jewell said. The EDC’s approval now moves the proposal forward to the city council for further review.
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Upgrades on last public exit for Comal River to begin The Last Tuber’s Exit project on the Comal River is set to begin construction in November, with an updated cost of $1.4 million. The update The project, approved by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation, will improve Completion is expected by March 2025, pending weather conditions, aiming to reduce congestion and enhance safety for river users. The project’s final design was funded with
$162,000 in January 2023, construction funding was initially $1.2 million, but after bids came in higher, the total cost rose to $1.4 million, with an additional $252,000 secured through the city’s FY 2024-25 budget to cover the gap.
safety and accessibility with features like new underwater stairs, a wider landing, and handrails.
The Last Tuber’s Exit project is set to begin construction this November following approval.
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