Development
BY MANUEL HOLGUIN JR. & GRACIE WARHURST
County park to get turf field upgrades The Southwest Williamson County Regional Park in Leander will receive artifi- cial turf upgrades for four soccer fields. About the project The Lonestar Soccer Club and Williamson County will fund the $8.9 million project.
Wells Point Park to get $1.5M in improvements The Pflugerville City Council unanimously approved a $1.52-million Community Engagement Grant on Jan. 13 to fund infrastructure improve- ments at Wells Point Park. The big picture The grant authorizes the Pflugerville Commu- nity Development Corporation to provide a little over $1.5 million from its fund balance to the city’s Parks and Recreation Department for upgrades that include new field lighting, restroom improve- ments and a lightning detection system. PCDC Executive Director Jerry Jones told council members the project had already received unanimous approval from the PCDC board follow- ing a public hearing and was eligible for funding under state law governing economic development corporations.
Hutto weighs timing, costs for justice center Hutto City Council members questioned in a Jan. 8 meeting whether delaying design work on a new justice center could increase construction costs. The takeaway Council members signaled they want updated cost projections that reflect an accelerated design timeline. The discussion sets up future decisions on whether to begin design before a bond election. Council first identified the need for a new justice center in June 2025, pointing to rapid population growth. At that time, council reviewed early concepts from Brinkley Sar- gent Wiginton Architects, including facilities designed to meet 10-year needs and 20-year needs. Early cost estimates range from around $50 million to over $100 million.
Pflugerville hires firm to oversee planning for Project Nexus The Pflugerville City Council approved a profes- sional services agreement with Jones Lang LaSalle during its Jan. 13 meeting, authorizing the firm to serve as a representative for the city’s planned Project Nexus development. The big picture The agreement allows Jones Lang LaSalle, known as JLL, to provide project management and development advisory services for a total cost not to exceed $397,350, according to city and Pflugerville Community Development Corporation officials. Project Nexus is a long-term, 53-acre mixed-use development planned by the PCDC that aims to create a regional destination while increasing sales tax revenue and public amenities in Pflugerville.
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PCDC Executive Director Jerry Jones said the firm was selected following a competitive process that reviewed six national companies between June and September 2025. “A joint committee reviewed six national firms and ultimately selected Jones Lang LaSalle,” Jones told council members, adding that the PCDC board unanimously approved the recommendation before bringing it to City Council. Jones said city staff and PCDC leadership worked together to finalize the scope of services after council previously authorized negotiations.
Why now? Parks and Recreation Director Shane Mize said the improvements are necessary as park usage has increased and aging infrastructure struggles to meet demand. He noted that Wells Point Park recorded about 138,000 users last year, with visitors representing 97 different ZIP codes, including out-of-state attendees. “We believe this park is an economic driver,” Mize said. “It aligns directly with what the [PCDC] funds are used for.”
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GEORGETOWN 1013 W University Ave (512) 868-6696
PFLUGERVILLE 19000 Limestone Commercial Dr (512) 953-4070
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