MEDC sees ‘strong interest’ for high-end office uses in downtown McKinney

Kowski said officials were envisioning an office building on the site with commercial opportunities on the first floor while “maximizing the footprint.” A future building at that location could be four or five stories tall depending on parking, he said.

“That’s because we are seeing a strong interest for high-end office users in our downtown,” Kowski said. “It’s one of those phone calls we get all the time.”

In case you missed it

City officials are exploring opportunities for design and construction of a new parking garage and Central Park at the corner of Hunt and Kentucky streets. The new Central Park would front Kentucky Street.

Redevelopment of the property containing the former Development Services building, also slated for demolition in 2026, and parking lots at 301 N. Chestnut St., 308 N. Tennessee St. and 303 N. Johnson St. are suspended indefinitely, according to McKinney’s website.

More information

Kowski spoke during a joint meeting between McKinney City Council and the MEDC board. His presentation covered six properties totaling 264 acres.

• 8 acres: future office at Alma and SH 121
• 20 acres: future mixed-use near Stacy Road and SH 121
• 46 acres: future mixed-use near Lake Forest and SH 121
• 1 acre: former city hall property
• 6 acres: master planning around Sheraton McKinney Hotel
• 183 acres: master planning for land near McKinney National Airport