Title
Consider/Discuss an Update on Downtown Development Initiatives
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1.1: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential and open space)
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Cassie Bumgarner, Planning Manager
Lucas Raley, CFM, AICP, Director of Planning
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation on Downtown Development Initiatives.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This presentation provides the City Council with a status update on several ongoing downtown development initiatives, including:
• CIP Infrastructure projects downtown
• Chestnut Elevated Storage Tank
• Crossings at Highway 5
• Downtown parking management program
• State Highway 5 Corridor Study
• Downtown Parking Study
• Demolition of old City Hall and Development Services Buildings
• Update on Hunt Library and Courthouse Theater Projects
• MEDC office initiative
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• The projects represent work from several different areas in the City of McKinney, including Planning, Engineering, Public Works, and MEDC.
• These various projects are all happening with the historic downtown. This item provides a brief update on each of the above projects.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A