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San Marcos OKs conceptual planning deal with local developer to explore downtown city hall and mixed-use redevelopment

5969192 · October 21, 2025
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Council approved a conceptual planning agreement with Upward Communities to study a multi-phase Hopkins Street redevelopment that could include a downtown city hall, parking garage and mixed-use elements. The council authorized a conceptual agreement not to exceed $767,970, with funding drawn from previously set-aside city hall funds.

The San Marcos City Council on Oct. 21 approved a conceptual planning agreement with Upward Communities to evaluate a downtown redevelopment centered on Hopkins Street that would include a new city hall and potential public-private partnerships. The resolution authorizes up to $767,970 for conceptual planning; council approved the item 7-0.

The agreement directs the developer and city staff to advance site due diligence, feasibility and conceptual design and to explore financing options for a project that could include a new city hall, parking, and market, conference or hotel uses. City staff said funding for the planning phase would come from funds council previously set aside for a new city hall.

Hayden Migel, director of administrative…

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