Development
BY GRANT CRAWFORD & HALEY MCLEOD
Palm House returns to original location The historic Andrew J. Palm House was relo- cated in the middle of the night Jan. 31 as plans for the downtown area move forward, including a connecting walkway between the Round Rock Public Library and Gri th building. The details Round Rock’s Historic Preservation Commis- sion approved an application Dec. 12 to relocate the Palm House from 212 E. Main St. to the Old Settlers Association property near Dell Diamond at 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. The Main Street site of the Palm House will become a walkway that will connect Prete Plaza and the courtyard of the Round Rock Public Library, according to a city announcement. The project correlates with renovations to the Gri th Building—the former library location—which will eventually house a visitor center, the Round Rock
Plans for new downtown park in the works Aligning with City Council’s commitment to foster a family-friendly atmosphere in downtown Round Rock, residents can anticipate the addition of a new downtown city park. What’s happening? Round Rock City Council’s approval of a $1.8 million contract with Design Workshop on Feb. 8 advances plans for a public park along Brushy Creek. The park, which will be named The Lawn at Brushy Creek, will include renovations for the existing property surrounding the downtown water tower. Funding for the downtown park proj- ect comes from the $230 million bond approved by voters in 2023. “I think you’ll see spaces that we’ll be able to gather here in the downtown area—social spaces for our residents. It’s to really take advantage of
Rental community to come open in March The developer for YardHomes Meadow Lake, a 247 rental-home community in Round Rock, is looking to nish out the subdivision by the last week of March. Overview A project by Urban Moment, the commu- nity at 3350 College Park Drive will provide one-, two- and three-bedroom homes. Homes will come with a fenced-in back- yard and be equipped with Ring doorbells, smart thermostats, keyless entry and ber internet service. Amenities in the neighborhood include: • Outdoor event lawn • Fitness center
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Settlement Park to get new playground Round Rock City Council approved a con- tract Feb. 8 with Whirlix Design Inc. for new playground equipment at Settlement Park. What’s happening? Construction, to begin in May, will cost $180,000 and come from the city’s Commu- nity Development Block Grant Program. The new playscape will feature two play structures, one large circular swing, slides and swivel chairs.
The historic Palm House was relocated from downtown Round Rock to property near Dell Diamond.
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the beautiful creek corridor,” Director of Parks and Recreation Rick Atkins said. The project includes a pedestrian bridge connection from Heritage Trail West to Veterans Park, which connects the west side of Round Rock to the downtown area. Other items proposed for the park include: • A canoe launch • A boardwalk • Extended sidewalk for possible craft fairs • 6 acres of green space
Chamber o ces, and an art and culture gallery. The backstory The original two-room house was built in 1873 on Palm Farm, which is now the Old Settlers Association property. The Palm family donated the home to the Round Rock Chamber and the house was relocated downtown in 1976, serving as a Palm Museum and space for chamber operations.
• On-site dog park • Resort-style pool
ROUND ROCK 201 University Oaks Blvd (512) 341-9066 CEDAR PARK 13530 Ronald Reagan Blvd (512) 986-7681
GEORGETOWN 1013 W University Ave (512) 868-6696
PFLUGERVILLE 19000 Limestone Commercial Dr (512) 953-4070
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