There are two major City projects that will be coming together over the next 18 months that will either produce a “perfect storm” or a bright future for our historic downtown and Old Town.
The City is starting the long-awaited Downtown Master Plan Update and the Austin Ave Corridor Study, in partnership
the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO). Both projects will significantly influence the potential viability and livability of the center of Georgetown.
The Downtown Master Plan Kick-Off occurred on November 15, which I attended. The consultant, DesignWorkshop, reviewed the City Vision for Downtown and discussed community involvement in the process. One of the more controversial issues discussed at Council this year has been commercial development density and building heights.
I know Georgetown is growing rapidly, but let’s be careful that we don’t lose the charm and uniqueness of downtown and Old Town…if we ever lose it, we’ll never get it back.
We all need to be Smart…let’s not “San Marcos” our Square!
