Existing and upcoming development north of 1179, northeast of 158(and immediate vicinity)

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The area of Bryan bound to the west by Hwy 6, (to the southwest by 158), to the south by 1179, to the east by Merka Rd., and to the north by Old Reliance has seen slow but steady growth over the past ten or so years with the addition of the Austin developments. Road construction and residential planning is already underway that will increase the pace of this growth over the next few years.

A quick rundown of current and upcoming development:

Residential

Austin's Colony is a nice mid-level subdivision comprised of the type of homes that are built in huge numbers in south College Station and that Bryan desperately needs more of. Austin's Colony Parkway was just extended to meet Old Reliance and an extension of what is currently known as Harvey Mitchell School Rd. has also begun(picture below). Austin's Colony Phase 10A & 10B

Austin's EstatesLocated off of Old Reliance around the corner from the Mesina Hof winery, the "Estates" refers more to the lot sizes than the size of the homes, which although nice, are not as lavish as those in Traditions or the Villages of Indian Lakes. Austin's Estates Dr. is also being extended and through a yet-to-be-built north-south collector, will connect to Harvey Mitchell School Rd.

Austin's Estates Phase 4A&B

Gartenheim Ranch-

from http://www.gartenheimranch.com:

"200 acre Master Planned, Age Restricted Active Adult Community

Located on F.M. 1179 at Copperfield Drive across from the prestigious Miramont Golf Course Community

Residential Lots, Patio Homes, Townhomes and Apartments

Lots starting in the $60,000s

Planned Clubhouse, Lakes, Gardens and Walking Trails. A New Urbanist Walkable Neighborhood, designed with the pedestrian in mind.

Restricted, Light Commercial/Retail

Projected Grand Opening - Fall '07"

Riverstone Subdivision- 79 acre development located along FM 1179 across from Miramont Final Plat, probably the most interesting thing in the plat is the small inset map of the surrounding area.

Pecan Ridge- comparitively older multi-family development off of Boonville Rd., home to a number of duplexes and apartment complexes, this area has improved greatly over the past ten years. The upkeep and maintenance, at least on the exterior, is much better than it used to be and hopefully this area can continue to improve and not fall back into disrepair.

Retail

The corner of Boonville(158) and Rudder Frwy contains a shopping center that to be honest I have been disappointed in. Some of the design elements are good, however from the street you can see way too much parking lot and the facades could have been finished out to a higher standard. Current occupants of center include Kroger, Double Dave's, Western Beverage, Subway, Pride Cleaners, Great Cuts, a proverbial nail shop, T-Jin's Chinese(opening soon) and a pre-existing Jack-In-The-Box.

Education

Harvey Mitchell Elementary

Sam Rayburn Middle School

James Earl Rudder High School (under construction)

Allen Academy- private school

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oh yeah...

Entertainment

Aggieland Premiere Cinema 16- Bryan's first theater since College Park 6 closed down in the late 90's, Premiere seems to be doing pretty well since opening earlier this year

Boonville Station ?

Planned indoor entertainment center comprised of a bowling alley, laser tag and putt putt golf that was announced over a year ago, but only limited site work has taken place.

http://www.boonvillestation.com/

[Bryan Guy]

Check this link out:

http://www.lauthretail.net/available/searc...peid=5&opt=

[txshady]

Check this link out:

http://www.lauthretail.net/available/searc...peid=5&opt=

Interesting, wonder when tenants will be announced.

[LocalAg07]

Target to lead Bryan center

By APRIL AVISON

Eagle Staff Writer

Developers planning an upscale regional retail center at the southeast corner of Briarcrest Drive and Earl Rudder Freeway announced Tuesday that Target wants to be the first major tenant.

The announcement was made during a Bryan City Council workshop meeting Tuesday afternoon. Officials with Indiana-based Lauth Property Group said they are continuing to work with retailers, restaurants and junior anchors to complement Target, which, at 126,800 square feet, would serve as the development's centerpiece.

"If they're doing business in Texas, we're talking to them," said Bob Oliva, Lauth's vice president.

Target is the first to announce its plans to establish a store in the 60-acre Bryan Towne Center development behind the Garlyn Shelton auto dealership. Preliminary plans show at least two restaurants, three junior anchors and more than a dozen smaller retail stores could open on the site.

The development, which will open in July 2008, is expected to add $46.7 million in assessed value to Bryan's tax rolls by 2010.

"Bryan needs this," Bryan Business Council President Mitch Morehead said after the council meeting. "We are very excited. It's going to be a magnificent development."

The City Council also on Tuesday approved a 282-acre tax zone to finance infrastructure surrounding the development.

A tax increment finance zone, also known as a TIF, allows the city to use a portion of the property taxes collected within the specified region to pay for improvements within the zone.

The city could spend about $6 million in TIF funds to pay for the extension of Wildflower Drive from F.M. 158 to University Drive, and a traffic signal at Wildflower and Briarcrest. The city also will pay for things such as landscaping, concrete, paving, sewer lines and electrical work.

A road will be built to allow access to the development from the frontage road that runs north and south alongside the freeway. The new road will intersect with the Wildflower extension at a traffic "roundabout" and can lead motorists north to Briarcrest, south to University Drive or east to the retail center.

The developers have an option to buy an adjacent 200 acres to the south of the planned retail center if they choose to develop future phases of the project.

David Storrie, Bryan's director of special projects, told the City Council he checked out the Lauth Group and spoke to officials in other cities who have worked with the developers. The firm is the largest private real estate developer in Indiana, Storrie said.

"This is the first time I've gone on record endorsing a TIF," he said, noting that those he spoke with who have worked with the developers said the developers met and exceeded all their obligations.

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Rudder High nearing completion:

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New brick main building at Allen Academy: