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City staff outlines multiple Balch Springs projects: city center master plan, grants and major developments

5595870 · August 18, 2025
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City economic development staff briefed the Balch Springs EDC Type A on a suite of ongoing projects including the Elam Road city center master plan, CIP financing for streets and trails, grant-funded gateway and intersection work, Alexander Village preliminary plat submittal, and several private development projects.

City staff provided an overview of current and upcoming projects on Aug. 18, describing infrastructure investments, grant applications, and private development activity intended to support Balch Springs’ long-term economic strategy.

Staff said the Elam Road corridor master plan and a 2050 comprehensive plan adopted last year form the policy foundation for a new “city center” along Elam Road. The city recently approved approximately $13.3 million in CIP financing to fund a set of initial infrastructure actions tied to the city center plan, including improvements to Shepherd Lane, trail connections, and land acquisition for the…

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