The McKinney Economic Development Corp. is working on development plans for several properties across the city including the former McKinney City Hall on Tennessee Street.
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MEDC is “working behind the scenes” on plans to "inspire some office development" on the former City Hall property, President and CEO Michael Kowski said. He briefed city officials on the status of some vacant properties during a meeting held Jan. 27.
City officials announced in September that they were exploring a partnership with the MEDC to redevelop the property after it was vacated. The building is expected to be demolished in 2026.
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.”
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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.
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Kowski spoke during a joint meeting between McKinney City Council and the MEDC board. His presentation covered six properties totaling 264 acres.
