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Georgetown works on plan to better ADA accessibility

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, November 24, 2025
Georgetown is working toward creating an Americans with Disability Act Transition Plan, which will outline goals and gather feedback aimed at improving accessibility across sidewalks, parks, buildings and digital services.

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No new trail for Berry Creek

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, November 14, 2025
A new trail that would have spanned from the future Westside Park south of Berry Creek Highlands to the county’s Berry Creek Park was nixed by Georgetown City Council during a November 12 workshop after council heard resident feedback against a trail running through their neighborhood.

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Georgetown eyes federal grants for road projects

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The City of Georgetown will apply for four Surface Transportation Block Grants, which are federal funding opportunities for transportation projects including highway construction, pedestrian infrastructure and bridge repairs. The funds are distributed by the Capital Area Metro Planning Organization.
The final design concept for the Blue Hole Park Master Plan preserves the cemetery, creates more picnic spaces and improves parking availability. (Rendering courtesy of Halff)

The final design concept for the Blue Hole Park Master Plan preserves the cemetery, creates more picnic spaces and improves parking availability. (Rendering courtesy of Halff)

Latest plan shows $10 million in Blue Hole Park renovations

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 30, 2025
The final draft of the Blue Hole Master Plan shows updated emergency vehicle access, terraced lawns and more restroom facilities are on the way as part of the park’s redesign. The project’s estimated cost stands at $10.15 million.
Kelly Trietsch, chief development officer, left, presents the Southwestern University 560 zoning change to Georgetown City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Kelly Trietsch, chief development officer, left, presents the Southwestern University 560 zoning change to Georgetown City Council. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

First phase of SU 560 plan gets commercial zoning approval

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Southwestern University will have to conduct a traffic mobility study exploring possible traffic impacts caused by its proposed SU 560 redevelopment plan. Georgetown City Council approved a rezoning request by the university on Tuesday, October 14.

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Building code update aims to lower costs

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Georgetown officials are considering adopting the most up-to-date building codes to help reduce housing costs and exploring whether local amendments could offset expenses for consumers.
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