Downtown Georgetown

Maximum allowed building heights on downtown blocks outside of the nine-block Square will increase from 40 feet. The current proposal of 52 feet would meet the bottom of the courthouse balustrade, as marked here. To the far right is Tamiro Plaza, which stands at 44 feet as a reference. (Photos by Nicolas Cicale)

Maximum allowed building heights on downtown blocks outside of the nine-block Square will increase from 40 feet. The current proposal of 52 feet would meet the bottom of the courthouse balustrade, as marked here. To the far right is Tamiro Plaza, which stands at 44 feet as a reference. (Photos by Nicolas Cicale)

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Residents raise voices against rising building heights downtown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Georgetown City Council will be raising the maximum allowable building heights for parts of downtown Georgetown. However, debates on how much those heights will be raised to — from the existing 40-foot limits to either 52 or 57.5 feet — continued during a workshop March 26.
In addition to summarizing the other parts of the Downtown Master Plan, the city council reviewed building heights in the Downtown Overlay District Tuesday, February 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

In addition to summarizing the other parts of the Downtown Master Plan, the city council reviewed building heights in the Downtown Overlay District Tuesday, February 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown City Council to raise maximum Square building heights

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
As part of the continued discussion around building heights in the downtown area, Georgetown City Council provided city staff direction to raise the allowed building height in the outer parts of the nineblock Square from 40 feet.
Scott Stribling and Mayor Josh Schroeder speak to those in attendance about the impact of the new project on Sixth Street in the changing downtown area of Georgetown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Scott Stribling and Mayor Josh Schroeder speak to those in attendance about the impact of the new project on Sixth Street in the changing downtown area of Georgetown. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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New three-story building headed downtown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, March 4, 2024
A groundbreaking ceremony for a three-story mixed-use building on the corner of Sixth Street and Austin Avenue occurred Thursday, February 22.
The proposition for the 70 foot Right of Way promenade north of Eighth Street would require gaining control of county property to the west of Rock Street. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

The proposition for the 70 foot Right of Way promenade north of Eighth Street would require gaining control of county property to the west of Rock Street. (Rendering courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Rock Street promenade takes shape

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
As part of Georgetown’s ongoing discussions about the Downtown Master Plan, Georgetown City Council heard updates about a plan to create a Rock Street promenade that would include a large public walkway.
Although a conceptual design for the second option to redesign the Square, both options include space for outdoor dining and shopping. (Courtesy DW Legacy Design)

Although a conceptual design for the second option to redesign the Square, both options include space for outdoor dining and shopping. (Courtesy DW Legacy Design)

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Georgetown City Council discuss changes to downtown

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Georgetown City Council looked at redesign options for the areas in downtown Georgetown that would alter traffic flow, remove some parking spaces and create a flexible festival street on Main Street.
Silver Moon Curios, owned by Kandy Mitchell, is located in the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.

Silver Moon Curios, owned by Kandy Mitchell, is located in the Co-Op building at 308 West Eighth Street.

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As holidays approach, support local spots

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Georgetown businesses and restaurants will offer holiday shopping and dining specials as part of the annual Small Business Saturday event on November 25, the day after Black Friday. This day in November gives shoppers the opportunity to support local and small businesses.

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Georgetown council approves historic home tax exemption

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Historic homes primarily in the Old Town and downtown areas doing certain outdoor repairs of $10,000 or more will receive a tax exemption starting at 25 percent. The program was approved on its first reading during the regular meeting of Georgetown City Council at its September 12 meeting.
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