Downtown Lockhart Redevelopment Project

About the Project

Lockhart Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) is launching an exciting new initiative to guide the redevelopment of several key blocks near Lockhart’s historic downtown district.

The proposed redevelopment area encompasses a multi-block section of downtown located between W. San Antonio Street and W. Live Oak Street (north–south) and Guadalupe Street and S. Church Street (west–east). The area includes property owned by the First Lockhart Baptist Church (FLBC) and the City of Lockhart. Austin Community College (ACC) owns property adjacent to the project area and may join the project at a future date.

The LEDC has partnered with TBA Douglas Architects to lead community engagement and planning efforts to develop a comprehensive vision and design framework for the area. The plan will serve as a foundation for selecting qualified developers whose proposals reflect the community’s goals and character.

Specifically, the LEDC, and consultant team will collaborate with the FLBC and the community to establish a shared vision for the area’s future—addressing downtown character, public spaces, amenities, economic opportunities, and design priorities that meet the future needs of downtown businesses, residents, and visitors.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity for Lockhart to shape the next chapter of its downtown,” said Mayor Lew White. “Downtown Lockhart is the heart of our community, and this project will ensure it continues to thrive as a vibrant, walkable, and welcoming place for businesses, residents, visitors, and future generations.”

The public is invited to participate in three community meetings designed to gather input and help shape the project’s vision. Each session will build upon the previous one, moving from broad community goals to detailed development concepts.

Next Steps

A steering committee has been selected to help ensure public perspectives are heard and reflected in the decision-making process.

Steering Committee meeting members and their perspective relationship include: Daisy Wellcome, Nicole Stephens, Ron Faustlich (Historic Preservation Commission), Levi Garrett, Len Gabay, Frank Gomillion (Historic Preservation Commission), Brad Lingvai (Planning & Zoning Commission), Yolanda Strey (Lockhart EDC), David Peyton (FLBC), Councilmember John Lairsen, Councilmember Taylor Burge and Councilmember Brad Westmoreland.

Additionally, the consultant team are studying the type of zoning necessary for the redevelopment and seeking input at the Historic Preservation Commission and Planning & Zoning Commission meetings.

Next, the consultant team will develop a Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQP). Once issued, it will invite proposals from qualified development firms whose concepts align with the community’s shared vision, desired design principles, and development priorities. Future public meetings will be scheduled as developer proposals are reviewed and the City considers next steps toward implementation