Downtown Redevelopment (Street Improvements and Plaza)
Progress continues on the development of conceptual designs to improve streets through downtown Frisco and to create a 4th Street Plaza. The project is part of the Downtown Master Plan Update (PDF), approved by the City Council in 2018.
Exhibits displayed during a Frisco Redevelopment Open House in December depict a more pedestrian-friendly, reimagined downtown. View the renderings here (PDF).* *Renderings provided by Kimley Horn are preliminary.
Four key elements provide a framework to make the downtown area more pedestrian friendly:
1. Elm Street 2. Main Street 3. 4th Street Plaza 4. Parking Garage
Elm Street (1st Street to South County Road)
Elm Street is now open to two-way traffic and includes on-street parking between 1st Street and South County Road.
Project Details
reconstructed Elm Street to a concrete roadway
added on-street parallel parking
widened sidewalks
improved street lighting
installed a new traffic signal at 5th and Elm
added street signage to keep traffic moving on Elm
improved the storm drainage system
Main Street
(1st Street to South County Road) Construction is anticipated to start in Q2 of 2024. Estimated project completion is April 2026.
Project Details
remove on-street parking
construct wider sidewalks to include benches and trees
add a rail-type barrier separating the east and west bound lanes, continuing the rail theme throughout Main Street
full depth paving replacement
traffic signal improvements (Main/South County)
replace the storm water system
install a 12-inch water line
undergrounding of franchise utility lines
4th Street Plaza
The plaza will serve as a pedestrian connection between Elm and Main streets and provide a community gathering space. The design phase is in progress. Estimated project completion is April 2026.
Design Concepts
rail-themed covered path will guide visitors across Main Street and into the Plaza
amphitheater
large green space with open seating
restroom facility
Parking Garage
Plans are to build a new parking garage on the west side of 4th Street. The design phase is in progress.
Notes Concerning Construction Activity
Safety in the project area is a priority. Please respect all signs and construction zones, and slow down when driving by. Barricades will be in place when concrete is poured and as it cures. Avoiding contact with concrete during this process will minimize delays in construction.
Construction schedules change for a number of reasons, sometimes with little notice. Please understand there will be changes. We appreciate your patience.
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