Frisco City Council members approved an $18.72 million contract for construction and continued design of Fourth Street Plaza, a roughly two-acre outdoor pedestrian plaza nestled between Oak and Elm streets, during a Sept. 4 meeting.
Included in the contract total is a $500,000 contingency fee, according to meeting documents.
The details
The contract includes advancing construction to the next steps and continuing the design of the plaza, according to meeting documents. The design has been consistent with what was first approved in the city’s 2018 downtown master plan update, which will be used for the final product before construction starts.
Key features of the plaza include:
- Rail-themed public gathering place
- Shaded rail-themed paths
- Outdoor performance stage
- Large lawn with open seating
- Public restroom facility
- Gathering areas with outdoor furniture and seating
According to the city’s downtown redevelopment website, construction on the plaza is anticipated to start this fall and finish in 2026.
