Allen | March 2026

Government

BY MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO

$17M project slated for downtown Allen

Zooming in

Allen ocials have taken steps towards revitalizing its downtown since June 2021, including creation of a steering committee, establishing a Downtown District and a 7-acre land purchase by city ocials. The rst phase of the planned Downtown Catalyst Project is expected to break ground this fall and will open in spring 2028, city ocials said.

After years of planning, a project looking to revitalize Allen’s downtown is moving forward. Allen City Council approved the rst phase of the city’s Downtown Catalyst Project at a March 10 meeting, which included greenlighting agreements between the city and project partners such as the Allen Economic Development Corp., the Allen Community Development Corp. and Rough Creek Capital Services. “This rst phase sets the stage for an exciting future in Allen, bringing new energy, great dining and a fresh sense of place,” said John Hardaway, partner at Rough Creek Capital, in a news release. The $17 million project will feature 18,000 square feet of restaurant and retail space, a public pocket park, a stage and temporary parking, per city

documents. The site, which includes the original Allen re station building, will see about ve restaurant concepts, said Jacob Cox, partner at hospitality group Blender Brands, which is partnering in the project. The area allocated for Phase 1B will be used as temporary parking until it is developed, Allen EDC President Dan Bowman said.

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“This is an exciting chapter for Allen. With this landmark project, we’re laying

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the groundwork for a downtown that truly brings people together.” DAN BOWMAN, AEDC PRESIDENT

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