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Old 06-21-2013, 03:13 PM
 
Location: The Bayou City
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a $180 million dollar mixed use development called Brazos Commons is planned for the Waco riverfront district along the Brazos River, just off of I-35. The plans include housing, restaurants, a movie theater, and a pier with a lighthouse.

Details emerge of $180 million Brazos Commons project
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Old 06-21-2013, 04:55 PM
 
Location: high plains
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a $180 million dollar mixed use development called Brazos Commons is planned for the Waco riverfront district along the Brazos River, just off of I-35. The plans include housing, restaurants, a movie theater, and a pier with a lighthouse.

Details emerge of $180 million Brazos Commons project

When the river dries up in a few more years of drought, the riverbed will make a nice park.
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Old 06-21-2013, 05:49 PM
 
Location: Oil Capital of America
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Looks impressive, very nice.
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Old 06-22-2013, 09:45 AM
 
Location: Austin/Houston
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OOhh that's sharp!
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Old 06-22-2013, 12:40 PM
 
Location: The Bayou City
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i just realized the link i posted was for the mobile site and doesnt include the other renderings of the project.

Details emerge of $180 million Brazos Commons project - WacoTrib.com: City Of Waco
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Old 06-22-2013, 01:51 PM
 
Location: Underneath the Pecan Tree
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Yeah, I posted this a couple of days ago. Looks nice!

I'm glad Waco is becoming more progressive in terms of development and infrastructure. It's smart to get a hold of it's sprawl issue before it gets too out of control like Dallas and Houston.
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Old 06-22-2013, 04:05 PM
 
Location: Austin
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Cool, cool. :-)
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Old 06-22-2013, 09:32 PM
 
Location: Houston
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Yeah, I posted this a couple of days ago. Looks nice!

I'm glad Waco is becoming more progressive in terms of development and infrastructure. It's smart to get a hold of it's sprawl issue before it gets too out of control like Dallas and Houston.
That's not getting a hold on sprawl. That project is no different from the town centers throughout our suburbs. Of course there will be people who will move into those developments but the majority of the people visiting them are coming from areas outside of it. This is Texas. Most people want their big homes on big lots and that will never change no matter how many "town squares" you build.

It's a cool project but let's not try to make it out to be something it most certainly isn't.
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Old 06-22-2013, 11:21 PM
 
Location: Underneath the Pecan Tree
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That's not getting a hold on sprawl. That project is no different from the town centers throughout our suburbs. Of course there will be people who will move into those developments but the majority of the people visiting them are coming from areas outside of it. This is Texas. Most people want their big homes on big lots and that will never change no matter how many "town squares" you build.

It's a cool project but let's not try to make it out to be something it most certainly isn't.
No, my point wasn't in relation to just this project. Waco is planning to utilize not only downtown, but the surrounding area to prevent sprawling of the metro area. Pretty much, the city is focusing more so on infill than steadily growing outward.
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Old 06-23-2013, 02:00 PM
 
Location: The Bayou City
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That's not getting a hold on sprawl. That project is no different from the town centers throughout our suburbs. Of course there will be people who will move into those developments but the majority of the people visiting them are coming from areas outside of it. This is Texas. Most people want their big homes on big lots and that will never change no matter how many "town squares" you build.

It's a cool project but let's not try to make it out to be something it most certainly isn't.
actually this project is more anti sprawl than you think. while it may appear to be some sort of "town center", the project will bring more development into the downtown area which has already been undergoing an urbanization/revitalization over the past 5-10 years. there are many Baylor students and professors who live in lofts in old renovated warehouses and other buildings along the main streets. there are plenty of bars, restaurants, and retail within walking distance, and bus lines connecting downtown to Baylor and other parts of the city, allowing for a walkable urban lifestyle that Waco didnt used to offer. the article mentioned that the owners of this development own a piece of property across the street where they plan to build a grocery store. i dont see many people driving from the suburbs where there are plenty of other grocery options to come to this grocery store. many people will probably be residents of the downtown area who will walk to the grocery store.
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