Development
BY JOEL VALLEY
Officials to weigh feasibility of Bastrop West mixed-use development
Zooming in
Although a $96,000 professional services agreement with Place Designers was listed on the agenda for Sept. 23, council members opted to strike the item. There was no discussion as to why. Carrillo-Trevino highlighted that Bastrop West could include: • A medical mall with a hospital and clinics • A hotel and convention center • Area for outdoor entertainment, such as concerts • Fields for youth sports The next Bastrop City Council meeting was scheduled for Oct. 21, after press time.
Bastrop City Council is planning for the launch of a feasibility study on Bastrop West—a project featuring a hotel and convention center, hospital, and more—that would be located at the intersection of Hwy. 20 and Hwy. 71. The future agenda item is intended to assess both the practicality and the potential financial benefits of the proposed projects, as the developers are expected to seek incentives, according to a Sept. 23 report. Bastrop City Manager Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino said the mixed-use development would be on about 400 acres. “This is super exciting as we continue to grow and the line between Travis County and Bastrop County is really blurred,” she said during her State of the City address in early September.
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Bastrop Mayor Ishmael Harris added how the city has a “simple” mission moving forward. “We do what’s right for the people, protect our heritage, build opportunities, create spaces for family and neighbors to thrive together, and above all, keep Bastrop strong—strong in history, strong in unity and strong in vision,” he said.
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