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Midlothian is planning a major glow-up for downtown, aiming to bring in new shops and make the area way more walkable. It’s all about turning the city center into a place where people actually want to hang out.
At a glance
Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before.
The project will cost approximately $1.45 million.
Downtown visitors and business owners.
Property owners and developers who may face stricter limitations on how they can use their land for commercial purposes.
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Residents and council debated how to balance historic preservation in Old Town with commercial growth. The new guidelines aim to provide a roadmap for future zoning decisions.
The city is building a new 114-space parking lot on Railway Avenue to help with parking shortages in the downtown area.
Residents and commissioners are debating how to balance preserving the historic 'Old Town' feel with the need for new business and economic growth.
Putting the pieces together to perfect Midlothian’s downtown development Focus Daily News
This allows for a more flexible site layout, including a large-format building, while maintaining architectural standards.
Significant increase in housing units and industrial land near the airport.
The store will bring new retail options but requires traffic signal improvements and architectural screening to fit the area.
Adds new residential housing to the area.