Several development projects have gained traction within the Cedar Park area over the past month. Check out three key recent stories impacting the city:
1. WilCo officials consider next steps for justice facilities in county capital plan
Williamson County commissioners discussed allocating money in the county’s capital improvement plan to upcoming projects, such as the Juvenile Justice Center, at a March 31 meeting.
There is almost $17.9 million in the fiscal year 2025-26 CIP budget that has not yet been allocated, County Auditor Julie Kiley said.
Commissioners suggested prioritizing current projects with the cash left over, including the remaining balance of the Juvenile Justice Center project, totaling $17.4 million. Officials also discussed funding for the recent land purchase for the future Justice Center Complex.
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2. 194-unit apartment complex coming to the Bell District
A developer is moving forward with a 194-unit apartment complex in the Bell District in Cedar Park, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
According to the filing, the developer expects to begin construction in November 2026 and complete it in November 2028.
The project, referred to in the filing as Bell District Block B, is described as a multifamily mixed-use project wrapped around a parking deck with about 530 spaces. It will also include "an indoor amenity, leasing lobby space and an outdoor pool courtyard for residents."
The development will be about 462,000 square feet and estimated to cost upward of $65 million, the filing states. The apartment project is owned by Boston-based General Investment and Development.
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3. Cedar Park approves changes to Indigo Ridge South development plans
Cedar Park City Council approved a rezoning request April 23 for the roughly 100-acre Indigo Ridge South site, a planned mixed-use development, which will include commercial, office and residential areas.
The project is a planned development district with general business and mixed-use development. According to city documents, the revised plan adds about 5 acres recently purchased on the site’s northwest corner and dedicates right of way for the future extension of Commerce Parkway and the ongoing extension of Toro Grande Boulevard.
City staff recommended approval, citing that the project aligns with the city’s vision for “walkable and urban” development.
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