Irving’s historic downtown area is experiencing a superb redevelopment and restoration plan, thanks in part to the Irving Downtown Association and the Irving Heritage Society.
Soda fountains, hamburger shops and Heritage Crossing, with its parks, plazas, vintage shops and historic homes, are part of the small-town framework that has made South Irving so charming.
If beautiful, historic neighborhoods are what you crave, then look no further than South Irving. This area is brimming with spacious yards, meticulous landscaping and towering shade trees, all of which beautifully frame the historic homes in this neighborhood.
Parks within South Irving include Delaware Creek Park, Founders Park, Heritage Park, Millennium Park and Heritage Senior Center. South Irving maintains its commitment to growth through city incentives for businesses that are starting up or relocating south of Northgate Drive.
In addition, the city of Irving is supporting its local businesses in Heritage Crossing by overseeing the development of a new development program which will feature offices, homes, shops, restaurants, and parks surrounding the Trinity Railway Express Station.
The development is expected to increase property tax revenue through property acquisitions. To date, there have been more than 50 properties purchased, including five, substandard apartment complexes. Also included in the development is the removal of dilapidated, multi-family properties and demolition of the lumber yard. Redevelopment plans are to include a new bank and new McDonald’s restaurant.
Heritage Crossing is an integral part of the redevelopment and revitalization of South Irving, which is outlined in the Irving Boulevard study entitled “Designs on the Boulevard.”
In addition, a Heritage Crossing Advisory Committee was recently appointed by the City Council to oversee the draft design guidelines. The guidelines will also be used to establish a framework for all future development in the area.
More than 70 properties in Heritage Crossing have been purchased to make way for redevelopment. Construction on the first structure has been completed. McDougal Companies has identified the first $35 million in private investment for Heritage Crossing. It includes a retail townhome project on Delaware and Second streets valued at $16 million, and an apartment retail development at 200 N. Main St. valued at $22.4 million. Construction is set to begin this year.
Provided by the writing team of VIP Realty. VIP Realty specializes in the Irving real estate market. Updated by Irving Weekly Staff.
