By Anthony Armstrong, Director of Planning and Development Services
The City of College Station invites residents to share their ideas and help guide the future of the Midtown area at a community workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at 6 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will focus on the Midtown area and the City-owned 200-acre parcel, giving citizens the chance to shape development and investment priorities.
This isn’t just another meeting; it’s a chance to roll up your sleeves and help determine how this part of the city develops. City staff will set the stage with a brief presentation about the area’s history, zoning, and past planning efforts.
Then, it’s your turn.
Interactive stations will give you the chance to ask questions, learn about ongoing projects, and provide input. Want to see how your ideas might fit into the bigger picture? You can participate in mapping exercises to draw your vision for the Midtown area and the 200-acre property. Whether it’s public spaces, roads, signage, or other enhancements, your ideas matter.
The City Council requested the workshop as a community-centered planning approach to understand what residents value, the improvements they seek, and how the area can best serve College Station in the years ahead.
Whether you’ve walked these streets for a few years or are new to the neighborhood, this is your chance to help shape Midtown’s future. All you need to bring to the conversation are your ideas and curiosity.
We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 18.
About the Blogger
Anthony Armstrong is in his second year as director of Planning and Development Services. He joined the department in 2016 and was recognized as the Brazos Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers' Young Engineer of the Year in 2023. A native of Bulverde, Anthony worked in the private sector after earning a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M in 2015.
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