Project Overview
Vibrant. Downtown. Destination.

Cedar Park residents have long expressed the desire to have a special place where they can live, work, shop, dine and be entertained – a place that is uniquely Cedar Park. The City has made a significant investment to help implement the community’s vision to revitalize the Heart of Cedar Park, Bell Boulevard. A few shining examples of what mixed use can be include the Domain and the Triangle in Austin, the Pearl District in San Antonio and Legacy Town Center in Plano. Now, Cedar Park is well on its way of having a vibrant mixed use district of its own.
Did you know that the area close to the Bell Boulevard District is Cedar Park’s original “Downtown”? It’s true that Cedar Park is named for an actual nearby park and rail stop that was here during the late 1800s. It’s where tourists would come to visit for the day, strolling landscaped paths and enjoying a picnic. Bell Boulevard is also named for Cedar Park’s first mayor when the city was incorporated in 1973, Kenneth Bell. The legacy continues with the Bell Boulevard District, where you’ll be able to enjoy the perfect day – from morning coffee and a stroll to shopping, dinner and an event under the stars. And like the original Cedar Park, the core of the Bell Boulevard District will be designed especially for pedestrian traffic. Bell truly is the heart and soul of Cedar Park, and it’s being deservedly paired with the energizing pulse of our unique community.
The Bell Boulevard District will be the destination for “all things Cedar Park”, and a place to get away from everyday life. Here, visitors will enjoy a blend of shops and restaurants that are local to Cedar Park as well as unique shopping and new dining hubs. It will be a gathering place for families, friends, visitors and locals. Plus, it will feature unique living opportunities and office space next door to or above your favorite lunch and coffee spots – making the Bell Boulevard District your destination … for living life to the fullest.
Vision
The vision of this project is to create a gathering place and sense of identity for the Cedar Park community.
We want to create a sense of community for our residents and businesses, as well as an attraction that can draw from the larger metropolitan area.
Goals

Economic Vitality
Create an economically vibrant corridor and energize the greater Cedar Park region.

Generate ROI
Generate return on investment for the City of Cedar Park and private business.

Work with Natural Assets
Work with natural and historical assets to define a more pleasant human experience.

Maintain Mobility
Maintain mobility and accommodate traffic levels.

Gain Support
Gain support from affected stakeholders including land owners, developers and business owners.

Community Identity
Solidify what the identity of Cedar Park is through the master planning process.
Where is the Bell District?

- Corridor of Bell Boulevard (US 183) between Park Street and Buttercup Creek Boulevard/Brushy Creek Road
- 52 acres total – 40 acres for mixed-use development and 12 acres for developing the Buttercup Creek Natural Area into a park
- Multi-phase project, with improvements to span a 20-year period
- Home to the City’s new Library
- Phase One: Voter-approved street bond-funded realignment of the highway east that open initial 28 acres (approx.) for mixed-use development, development of Buttercup Creek Natural Area into a park.
- Phase Two: Development of the remaining acres of mixed-use development
One major component of the Bell Boulevard redevelopment is the realignment of Bell Boulevard itself. The roadwork sets the stage for the redevelopment to begin. Here is how it will work:
Land Use Breakdown*


Residential
Up to five multi-story mixed-use buildings.
1,500 – 1,600 units total

Retail
175,000 – 200,000 sq. ft.

Office
Wide range depending on employment type

Civic
Home to new Library

Parkland
12 acres
*Subject to change based on market conditions
How we got here.
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