REIMAGINING DOWNTOWN

We are building Tyler’s future cityscape today, and it begins in the heart of our community. Within the next three years, Downtown Tyler will undergo a transformation to become a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly and livable community space through a County-City partnership.

Our revitalization project will provide a more connected and cohesive Downtown, with a focus on enhancing our quality of life through the creation of green spaces and streetscapes. The revitalized square will be a beautiful central park, which will serve as a gathering spot for community members and visitors alike. The park will have multiple amenities, including seating areas, water features, bathrooms and a small food truck park. The east side of the square will be an open space to allow for large community events and festivals.

Smith County has jumpstarted the transformation with the construction of a second parking structure with 500 spaces. This will be followed by the construction of the new County Courthouse, which will be an architectural masterpiece at the center of Downtown.

We are also prioritizing improving mobility for all forms of transportation. Streets will be reconfigured to allow for two-way traffic, and roundabouts will be installed to slow down, but not stop, the flow of traffic. We will also widen sidewalks and install new street furniture, lighting, and landscaping. All these changes will make the area more pedestrian-friendly and a place you go to, not through.

The project will continue to promote economic development and attract new businesses to the area, encouraging the creation of new mixed-use developments, as well as the renovation of existing buildings to bring about new retail, office, and residential spaces. These initiatives will help generate new jobs and opportunities for local residents while also making Downtown Tyler a more attractive destination. We have already begun to see the impact from private investments rehabilitating historic buildings once abandoned.

Investing in Downtown Tyler is an investment in the future of our City. By creating a more livable, walkable, and connected Downtown, we are positioning ourselves for long-term economic growth and success. We look forward to sharing a thriving and vibrant Downtown!

A Timeline of Transformation

FALL 2023

• Smith County Parking Structure Project Begins

Fall 2024

• Smith County completes Parking Structure Project

• Smith County Courthouse Construction Begins

• City of Tyler begins west side street improvements and construction of West Side Green Space

Summer 2026

• City of Tyler completes west side street improvements and construction of West Side Green Space

Fall 2026

• Smith County Completes Courthouse Construction

Winter 2026

• Smith County begins demo of old courthouse and construction of East Side Green space

• City of Tyler begins street improvements on east side

Fall 2027

• Smith County completes demo of old courthouse and construction of east side green space

• City of Tyler completes street improvements on east side