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Frisco Completes $83 Million Rail District Overhaul
Frisco finishes $83 million downtown makeover with new plaza, parking and community spaces.
In brief
Frisco finishes $83 million downtown makeover with new plaza, parking and community spaces. Frisco completed a $83 million downtown redevelopment including a five-story parking garage and public gathering space using voter-approved bonds. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Frisco completes $83 million downtown makeover
Frisco celebrated completion of a $83 million downtown redevelopment project Tuesday.
“I'm thrilled to see this Rail District centerpiece come to life!”
Voter-approved bonds fund most of project
Voter-approved bonds account for $67.5 million of the $83 million funding.
New plaza features community spaces
4th Street Plaza includes covered seating, stage, lawn and railroad-inspired shade structures.
Parking garage offers 450 free spaces
The five-story parking garage provides 450 spaces at no charge and opened in June.
Community events planned for plaza
The plaza hosts free performances, yoga and the Boxcar shuttle pilot through weekends.
Project part of 2018 Downtown Master Plan
The improvements form part of the Downtown Master Plan Update approved by City Council in 2018.
The headline
Frisco completed a $83 million downtown redevelopment including a five-story parking garage and public gathering space using voter-approved bonds.
