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1. Downtown reimagined: Celina officials complete parking garage
Nearly 400 new parking spots are now open in Celina’s downtown, a move officials said will ease congestion and support the area’s growing number of businesses.
The overview
The 25,202-square-foot parking garage, which opened to the public in mid-October, is part of a larger $96 million effort to redevelop downtown, Mayor Ryan Tubbs said. The project also includes adding a new government center, called the Downtown Center, and expanded public library. Together, the aim of the redevelopment is to help create a more walkable district to accommodate Celina’s growing number of residents and visitors.
“They wanted all city services to stay downtown,” Tubbs said. “Part of that is being able to provide parking for our city services and our rapid population and business growth.”
2. Prosper OKs $2M in funding for new inclusive playground
Prosper residents could see a new inclusive playground coming soon.
What you need to know
Prosper Town Council approved purchasing just over $2 million in playground equipment from Play and Park Structures at a Nov. 25 meeting. The town is partnering with the Prosper Economic Development Corp. to construct a “regional park for people with disabilities,” according to town documents.
Assistant Town Manager Chuck Ewings said an exact location will be determined over the next 30-45 days.
3. Prosper creates funding district along tollway for $193M in improvements
Prosper residents can expect to see a new tax increment reinvestment zone, or TIRZ, aimed at boosting development along the Dallas North Tollway and parts of downtown.
What it means
Prosper Town Council unanimously approved the creation of the new TIRZ and its proposed investment plan. The new TIRZ No. 3 generally includes property along Dallas Parkway from US 380 to Frontier Parkway and parts of the downtown area, according to town documents.
A TIRZ allows a municipality to use a portion of future increases in property tax revenue to fund public improvements within the zone.
4. Celina council reviews plans for downtown street reconstruction, drainage improvements
Celina city officials are discussing how to rebuild downtown streets as part of a long-term effort to address worsening road conditions and drainage issues.
What happened
Celina City Council members reviewed preliminary funding scenarios for downtown street reconstruction but did not take any action, instead opting to schedule a future special meeting to further discuss the potential financial impacts. During the council’s strategic retreat earlier this year, council directed staff to prioritize reconstruction of downtown roads, according to city documents. Following that retreat, the city hired Halff and Associates to evaluate costs and develop plans for the construction.
Assistant City Manager Kimberly Brawner said the city’s long-term goal is to convert all downtown streets to concrete while also addressing drainage issues.
As staff review the city’s five-year capital improvement plan, they are seeking council’s guidance on how the projects should be funded and how long the city is willing to take to complete the construction work.
5. Construction on Celina Parkway set to begin in early 2026
A new road construction project is expected to begin soon on Celina Parkway.
Celina City Council members approved a $1.75 million contract to repair and resurface Celina Parkway.
What you need to know
The work will stretch from FM 428 to the Collin County Outer Loop, according to city documents. Celina Parkway is “experiencing deteriorating surface conditions and drainage issues,” which require a full reclamation and resurfacing of the road, according to city documents.
Engineering Director Andy Glasgow said crews will repair the road with an asphalt overlay rather than replacing it with concrete, which would be more expensive and require more right-of-way acquisitions.
