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The Waco First Doctrine

Build the core that makes the rest of downtown work.

12 blocks. One historic spine. Follow the build.Read the comprehensive plan
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Reset

Governance, access, ambassadors, lighting, cleaning, and the first visible programming cadence.

2public project records
02

Activate

Historic facades, public comfort, local-business tools, art, wayfinding, and a connected visitor experience.

2public project records
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Compound

A self-sustaining core that makes surrounding downtown investment more valuable.

0public project records

Public Project Map

Four corridors. One connected core.

Visible Work

Projects with a public measure.

Reset / Wayfinding

Historic Core wayfinding system

Connect Austin, Franklin, Washington, and the 8th Street gateway with one legible pedestrian and visitor system.

In designOpen project record
Reset / PID business support

Verified Downtown

Create a dependable public directory by tying promotional visibility to meaningful business updates.

BuildingOpen project record
Activate / Programming

Downtown programming cadence

Coordinate recurring and major programs so the Historic Core has dependable reasons to visit without watering down the events calendar.

DocumentedOpen project record
Activate / Public realm

Public comfort network

Treat shade, seating, lighting, crossings, cleanliness, and perceived safety as one connected downtown experience.

DocumentedOpen project record
100current PID records eligible for public discovery
Source documentsThe doctrine, methodology, verification rules, and project sources remain public.Read the methodology