From a 40-acre sports complex to a new mixed-use development, growth in Leander and Liberty Hill continues to drive development. Here are key stories we're following.
Leander officials OK phasing plan for 337-acre Oakwood Hills neighborhood
Leander officials approved a development timeline for the Oakwood Hills subdivision Oct. 15, making way for a new neighborhood in Leander.
The property stretches 337 acres north of the intersection of Nameless Road and Shady Mountain Road. The approved phasing plan allows developers to build the first 183 homes across three phases. The last five homes will be built after water upgrades are completed by the city.
As part of Leander’s water management efforts, the city considers the impact of building 30 or more lots at one time. While a phasing plan does not clear a development to immediately start construction, it does approve the developer’s timeline.
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CenTex developers outline plans for a 40-acre sports complex
Soccer fields, basketball courts and batting cages are among the amenities residents can expect from a planned 40-acre sports complex.
CenTex Sports, the developer of the planned Game Changers Field of Dreams project, is currently working toward a Chapter 380 agreement with the city of Leander. Through this agreement, the city can provide economic incentives to promote the project’s development. A soft opening for its first phase is expected in early 2029, developers said.
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155,000-square-foot mixed-use Leander Union development now open
City officials and business leaders gathered Oct. 21 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of Leander Union, a development located just east of the intersection of Crystal Falls Parkway and 183A Toll.
The 13-acre mixed-use development features 10 buildings with more than 40 suites.
Westlake Dermatology was the first business in the development to open Sept. 17, while Austin-based salon Mirror Mirror also recently submitted a permit filing with the state to move into the development, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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WilCo officials advance Regional Water Infrastructure Plan
Williamson County commissioners approved an almost $500,000 contract with engineering firm Freese and Nichols Oct. 20 to create a countywide water infrastructure plan.
The water study will look at current and future sources of water in the county, as well as treatment and distribution options, to provide project suggestions that water providers can consider implementing, according to a county news release.
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Samsung Austin Semiconductor gifts $23M to WilCo partners, programs
Leaders at the Samsung Austin Semiconductor plant in Taylor announced $22.8 million to fund local partners and programs Oct. 15.
The money will help create Samsung's new community engagement program called Spark!, expand workforce development partnerships, launch a new industrial trades training program and expand the paid internship program with Taylor ISD.
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