Waco finalizes riverfront development deals with Baylor, Catalyst
15 Mar 2022
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The Waco City Council finalized agreements Tuesday that will guide riverfront development between Franklin Avenue and Interstate 35 for years to come.
The deals with Baylor University and Catalyst Urban Development touch on land purchases and swaps, use agreements for Baylor’s planned $213 million basketball arena, and the size and intended uses of additional Catalyst projects, along with plans for a city parking authority, a pilot affordable housing program and more.
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