MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — New owners of Waco Square, a 60,000-square-foot strip mall along Valley Mills Drive in Waco, plan to renovate the roof, parking lot, signage, and landscaping following an off-market sale.
- Cromwell Commercial Group says the center is only 10% vacant, with Poco Loco anticipating an opening in the fall, while the group continues to seek new retailers for the remaining space.
- Community members took to Facebook to share what they hope to see in the area, with suggestions ranging from adult training classes and a fabric shop to a Trader Joe's.
- Some locals, like Marisa Espinoza, are hoping the renovations will bring in small and Latino-owned businesses to the area.
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Improvements are coming to Waco Square, a 60,000-square-foot strip mall along Valley Mills Drive.
New owners of the property plan to redo the roof and parking lot and make updates to signage and landscaping following an off-market sale.
"It's gonna make a huge difference it's a really nice piece of property and it did need a little tender love and care," Marisa Espinoza said.
Cromwell Commercial Group says the center is only 10% vacant, with Poco Loco anticipating an opening in the fall. The group is still looking for new retailers to fill the remaining space.
When I asked the local community on Facebook what they hope to see in the area, comments ranged from adult training classes, a fabric shop, and a Trader Joe's.
Espinoza is hoping for something more unique to the community.
"Around there I think we should open up small businesses, maybe even latino businesses," Espinoza said.
Cromwell Commercial Group says it is hoping for quality retail to bring the area back to life.
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