Editor's note: This story was updated to reflect the retail center will be located along FM 20.

Developers have announced plans for a retail center in Adelton, marking a major step toward delivering the first shops and services for the mixed-use, master-planned community in Bastrop.

The details

The retail center, which will offer 11,985 square feet of total space, will begin construction in mid-2027, said Taylor Medlin, a spokesperson for Adelton developers Benchmark Austin.

Although leasing has not begun, Benchmark Austin envisions a mix of neighborhood-oriented businesses, including:

• A coffee shop
• A children’s education center
• A pizza restaurant

Some background

The first phase of Adelton—which will feature up to 410 homes and a recently-opened Bastrop ISD campus called Adelton Elementary—broke ground in October 2024.

The second and third phases will include:

• Parks
• A pond and green spaces
• A trail system throughout the neighborhood

"We're envisioning a community where everything you need—retail shops, dining options, health and wellness facilities, and childcare centers—is just steps away from your home,” Benchmark Austin President Myra Goepp said. “This not only supports and sustains local businesses, but also promotes a healthier, more environmentally friendly lifestyle by giving residents the ability to walk to their daily destinations.”

What else?

The retail center will be located along FM 20, Medlin told Community Impact in an email.