Downtown Lockhart Redevelopment Project

About the Project

Lockhart Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) in partnership with the City of Lockhart, launched a new redevelopment initiative to guide the redevelopment of several key blocks near Lockhart’s historic downtown district.

The proposed West End 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 serves as a foundation for selecting qualified developers whose proposals reflect the community’s goals and character.

Specifically, the City, LEDC, and consultant team has collaborated 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 participated in three community meetings designed to gather input and help shape the zoning and transitions for the project, in the form of a Planned Development District (PDD). Each session was built upon the previous one, moving from broad community goals to detailed development concepts.

Next Steps

A steering committee was 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.

On April 21, 2026, the RFQ was released to developers and interested parties. Four RFQs were submitted. The steering committee help to narrow the four down to 3 developers. Emails were sent the 3 selected developers on May 4, 2026 and developers have until August 28, 2026 to submit a proposal. On August 28, 2026, at 3 pm - sealed proposals will be read aloud at City Hall.

In addition, the PDD document has been through several rounds of revision and expected to be approved by the August 28th RFP deadline.