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City staff unveils vision book to attract private investment to John Stiff Park

Amarillo City Council · December 9, 2025
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Parks staff and a consultant presented a phased 'vision book' for about 30 acres of John Stiff Park, proposing mixed‑use, ground‑lease development that would return lease revenue to a park fund to pay for maintenance and improvements; council asked for pro‑forma data and procurement steps before soliciting developers.

City parks staff and a consultant presented a concept Dec. 9 for a developer‑driven, phased expansion of Johnston Park that would use privately financed development to fund park reinvestment.

Michael Kasuba, the parks director, described a 30‑acre underutilized parcel in the northwest corner of Johnston Park. Consultant Yuri Chang walked council through a three‑phase vision book that emphasizes pedestrian‑oriented retail and dining along 45th Avenue, mid‑phases that could add plazas and housing or a boutique hotel,…

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