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Waco Council authorizes property acquisition, including eminent domain, for downtown redevelopment project

City of Waco City Council · December 3, 2025
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Summary

Council approved a resolution authorizing acquisition—including the use of eminent domain if necessary—of portions of parcels on Washington Avenue to secure right‑of‑way, access and utility easements for the downtown redevelopment (Barons Branch District Phase 1).

The Waco City Council voted to authorize the city to acquire portions of property at 215 and 101 Washington Avenue, including the possible use of eminent domain, to secure utility easements, access easements, public access to parkland and right‑of‑way needed for the downtown…

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