LAKEWAY, Texas -- Lakeway has big plans for a new downtown. The City's been talking about this for a few years, and they hope sometime in 2014, construction will begin on an HEB, a theater, housing and retail stores as part of their very own downtown.
The scenic views are one of the many reasons people move to Lakeway.
"It's a nice sight ya know," said Tom Slattery.
Slattery moved to the city in 1994. Tucked away behind Ranch Road 620, he's
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more LAKEWAY, Texas -- Lakeway has big plans for a new downtown. The City's been talking about this for a few years, and they hope sometime in 2014, construction will begin on an HEB, a theater, housing and retail stores as part of their very own downtown.
The scenic views are one of the many reasons people move to Lakeway.
"It's a nice sight ya know," said Tom Slattery.
Slattery moved to the city in 1994. Tucked away behind Ranch Road 620, he's surrounded by wildflowers, animals, and even a pond where he can fish.
"Out here my closest neighbor is 100 yards away," he explained.
Just next to his home is a field of undeveloped land that could soon be home to Lakeway's new downtown.
"I knew it was about time," Slattery said. "Everything has to be picked up and cleared out."
Slattery said he knew it would happen sometime.
"Traffic gets gridlocked sometimes. That's a surprise to see," he said, pointing to RR 620. "When I came over 20 years ago, there were just a couple gas stations and convenience stores out here."
"We're excited about it. We think it will be a good development," said Lakeway Mayor Dave DeOme.
Mayor DeOme said Lakeway used to be a resort community for retirees and vacation homes, but the demographics have changed.
"Now you have a much more significant blend of retirees as well as younger families. In fact, I think the median age is somewhere around 39 to 40, which is clearly not what it was in the 70s," he explained.
The $50 million downtown project would sit near
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