Commercial, industrial, and residential activity continue in Cleburne, according to a report from the city’s Economic Development Director.
Grady Easdon presented an economic development update to the City Council at its Aug. 28, 2018, meeting. Easdon highlighted ongoing and upcoming development across the city.
Downtown Redevelopment
The city and business community continue to invest in downtown Cleburne with the area on track to become a destination.
Easdon highlighted businesses moving downtown including The Garden of Eating Bistro and Ooh Wa Wa Gourmet popcorn from Keene. Easdon said a restaurateur plans to open a Mexican eatery in the recently closed Yaya’s restaurant space. Easdon mentioned he is in regular communication with business owners interested in opening shop in the downtown district.
Residential Development
Cleburne could easily see more than 200 new homes within the next year if the economy and development projects continue at the current pace, Easdon said.
- Cross Creek Estates Phase II is a 68-lot subdivision that is built out and mostly sold.
- Raintree Homes will soon begin home construction in the Belle Meadows Phase II subdivision, which has 35 lots.
- Belle Lagos, which will have 51 lots, has completed its streets and infrastructure construction. Eight homes are under construction.
- The 5-acre Garza Group development at Boone and Blakney is underway with two homes completed in the 10-lot neighborhood. The group says it plans to begin construction on more homes in the subdivision and has bought lots on the city’s east side for new residential development.
Commercial/Industrial Development
Many new businesses are coming to town including activity at Cleburne Station.
- Furniture retailer FFO Home opened in June in the former Staples Office Supercenter. The 30,000 square-foot operation is one of about 50 locations throughout 7 states.
- Several manufacturing companies in the industrial park are undertaking expansion projects that are yet to be finalized but should be happening soon.
- Activity at Cleburne Station includes: a contract in place for a retail establishment, two offers for additional retail, plans for the 22,000 square foot retail strip in the final planning stages, pre-leasing of office space in the proposed tower overlooking left field is underway.
