On Wednesday, the project that will reimagine vital real estate in the active neighborhood passed an item on the City Council agenda as part of a zoning consent agenda vote Wednesday evening. The move came after the City Plan Commission earlier gave the thumbs-up to the proposal.
“For years, Uptown residents have expressed their desire for a Central Market designed to serve their growing neighborhood,” said Mabrie Jackson, the managing director of public affairs for H-E-B/Central Market, in an emailed statement. “We are grateful for the ongoing support and thoughtful input from city leaders and staff throughout this journey. This project has been a long-time in the making, and we are very excited to take this important next step in the building and construction process.”
Central Market, part of H-E-B, is set to be near the busy corner of Lemmon and McKinney avenues. The proposal included a parking structure, landscaping and other features at the site.
The grocer, a longtime player in the region, has several sites in the region, with spots in Dallas, Plano, Southlake and Fort Worth. The Uptown neighborhood, one of the more popular parts of North Texas, includes modern high-rises, stores and restaurants.
“We look forward to sharing more details about the new Central Market… in the weeks and months ahead,” Jackson said.