Cibolo reviews plan for downtown revitalization

A proposal is in the works to transform Cibolo's downtown area into a hub for shops, office space, entertainment and public events, while maintaining its historic charm.

Plans to revitalize the downtown area are being led by the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation, which presented its plans at the Dec. 10 Cibolo City Council meeting.

The proposed plans would target the revitalization of the downtown area bordered by North Main Street, Pfeil Road, Wiederstein Street and Loop 539.

Mark Luft, Cibolo Economic Development director, said the downtown revitalization plans were developed by San Antonio-based Mdn Architects and will involve public and private ventures.

Plans include several retail and office spaces, a commercial space, a multi-family residential complex, renovation of a former Cibolo school building on Loop 539 and construction of a community events center and an amphitheater.

The city plans to renovate the old two-story, school building, which was constructed in 1916, for additional office space and community meeting rooms. An amphitheater would be built behind that building. A community events center, approved by voters in the 2008 bond election, would be built near the former school building and amphitheater site.

Walking trails would provide connections between the community center, the old school building, amphitheater site and an open town square.

Ashley White of Mdn said the amphitheater could be used for public and private events, such as school performances and plays, weddings, concerts, films, and company or private picnics.

Luft said a proposed public access pathway between the former school building and proposed retail and office spaces on North Main Street would be available for several public activities, such as Cibolofest and a farmer's market.

We are providing a space for public involvement, Luft said.

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Cibolo reviews plan for downtown revitalization