Georgetown City Council has given preliminary approval to an 85-acre residential and commercial development planned along Hwy. 195 in the city’s northern area. The decision came during the council’s Jan. 13 meeting, marking the first major step for a project proposed in what city staff described as a largely undeveloped part of Georgetown.
City planning officials said the development is intended to introduce housing types and design elements not widely seen elsewhere in the city.
Walkable layout with housing, retail, and open space
According to city documents, the project is designed as a walkable community, with commercial uses positioned along the highway frontage and homes located behind them. Plans call for up to 425 residential units made up of at least three different housing types, along with a minimum of 10 acres dedicated to commercial space.
Roughly one-third of the site would remain open space. Amenities outlined in the proposal include playgrounds, dog parks, and a 10-foot-wide concrete regional trail that would connect to Dry Berry Creek. The project’s planning and design work is being handled by SEC Planning.
Housing mix and design standards
The residential portion would include a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and multiple multifamily options. One of the proposed concepts is “cottage courts,” where smaller homes are arranged around a shared courtyard.
City documents specify that at least 40 percent of the residential units must be either single-family homes or individual townhome lots. The design also emphasizes alleys instead of traditional driveways, street trees spaced at 40-foot intervals, and some homes facing open space rather than public streets.
City planning staff noted that these features differ from many existing neighborhoods in Georgetown.
Next steps for council review
City Council is scheduled to consider final approval of the development at its Jan. 27 meeting. If approved, the project would add a new mix of housing, commercial space, and outdoor connections to a growing area of north Georgetown, reflecting a more urban-style approach to future development.
