Big project set for Round Rock

From Austin Business Journal, October 24, 2008...

A $250 million mixed-use development is in the works for Round Rock and being touted by city leaders as its new urban downtown core.

Two development partnerships from Midland — Round Rock East Realty Partners Ltd. and BKRX Ltd. — are behind the new project called Citi Centre on 13 acres at the northeast corner of I-35 and West Palm Valley Boulevard. Plans include a nine-story, 200-room hotel, a 35,000-square-foot conference center, 200,000 square feet of medical and office space, 250 residential units ranging from townhomes to apartments, and 160,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.

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Dripping Springs development is booming

From News 8 Austin, October 5, 2008...

While banks are closing their doors nationally several are under construction in Dripping Springs.
Pioneer Bank opened its doors a little over one year ago and this month they'll move into their new corporate headquarters.

Pioneer Bank President Jeff Wilkinson said being a new bank alleviates them from the many issues larger banks are currently facing.

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Austin, Developer Take New Tack on Texas 130

From statesman.com April 17, 2008...

Austin has struggled for years to find a way to control development along Texas 130, where many public improvements are needed to spur the dense, mixed-use development the city wants in its future growth zone.

Now, city officials think they may have found a way to regulate how the land is used without spending a big chunk of limited tax dollars to build the new roads, parks and water and wastewater facilities necessary to accommodate a large number of houses, offices, warehouses and shops.

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Lowe's #48 NASCAR To Be In Leander For Grand Opening

From Hill Country News March 19, 2008...

Representatives of the Lowe's/Hendrick Motorsports Racing Team will be in Leander on Tuesday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will bring along the two-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion #48 car. They will be prepared to celebrate with the opening of Leander's newest addition to the business community.

Development 2000 will also have special guests from McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, International Bank of Commerce and Taco Bell.

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Developer Plans Mixed Use Project in Georgetown

From statesman.com February 29, 2008...

Arizona-based Bourn Partners plans to transform 185 acres in Georgetown into a development that will include apartments, medical office or research space and senior assisted-living facilities.

The land off Westinghouse Road by the Interstate 35 frontage road is near major retail centers in Round Rock, two medical centers and higher education campuses.

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Community Corridor - January 2008

From the Community Impact Newspaper January 2008...

FM 2243 is rich with the past, present and future of Leander. The road historically connected Leander to the rest of Williamson County, and the city remains highly accessible due to the transportation projects in progress.

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