Illustration of downtown Freeport, Texas, highlighting key catalytic and connecting projects, including the Downtown Historic District, Memorial Park Renovation, Waterfront Site Development, Adaptive Reuse of Old City Hall, and Freeport Marina. The map shows proposed public realm improvements to catalyze downtown development.
The Comprehensive Plan proposes public realm improvements to catalyze downtown development

CURPR Presents Downtown Revitalization Plans for Freeport, Texas

November 4, 2024

Ian Caine, Director of the Center for Urban and Regional Planning Research (CURPR), presented a Comprehensive Downtown Plan and Historic District Design Guidelines to Freeport’s Mayor and City Council. Developed over nine months with extensive community input, the plans address economic disinvestment and physical decline in the historic coastal city. The vision outlines actionable goals in historic preservation, economic development, land use, infrastructure, and ecology, supported by six Catalytic Projects to drive tangible outcomes. These plans aim to revitalize Freeport’s downtown, preserving its rich history while fostering sustainable growth.