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Waco is planning a new trail to finally connect East Waco to the Riverwalk. It’s a big win for anyone trying to bike or walk across town without dealing with heavy traffic.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days.
The project will require public funding, but it could boost local property values and draw more foot traffic to nearby businesses.
Commuters, cyclists, and East Waco residents who want a safer, faster way to get to the riverfront will see the biggest perks.
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Street and utility work is first up, and the new park centered around a re-created Barron's Branch Creek is expected to be ready in about two years.
The enclosure across Fifth Street, part of the McLennan County Judicial Center project, will house equipment including a generator that can keep both the new facility and the courthouse buzzing.
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