SU 560

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

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.
This map shown to the P&Z Commission during their September 16 meeting shows phase 1A and 1B of the first stage of development. It includes retail, office, multi-family, hotels and conference space, a cultural venue and open space.

This map shown to the P&Z Commission during their September 16 meeting shows phase 1A and 1B of the first stage of development. It includes retail, office, multi-family, hotels and conference space, a cultural venue and open space.

Southwestern plan moves forward

New development is indeed coming to the vacant land east of Southwestern University. Georgetown’s Planning & Zoning Commission on Tuesday, September 16, unanimously approved an amendment to the university’s Planned Unit Development, which will allow commercial development on 68.
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, and County Judge Steven Snell, center, spoke about development in Georgetown and the county at a panel hosted by Glenn Hart, right. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, left, and County Judge Steven Snell, center, spoke about development in Georgetown and the county at a panel hosted by Glenn Hart, right. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Area leaders talk county development, economy

During a September 3 discussion at the Palace Theatre about growth in Williamson County, Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, County Judge Steve Snell and Georgetown Economic Development Director Cameron Goodman outlined changes to Georgetown and Williamson County’s economy and how the area is using...
This map outlines the boundaries of the Southwestern University Public Utility District, with the development first phase of the SU 560 plan highlighted in red.

This map outlines the boundaries of the Southwestern University Public Utility District, with the development first phase of the SU 560 plan highlighted in red.

First phase of SU 560 plan heads to P&Z

Right next to the quiet Southwestern University campus lies an opportunity for both the school and the city. A sprawling 560 acres is available for development that will give space for entertainment, commercial, office space, green spaces and residential housing.