New development aims to be ‘future town square of Kingsland’
This rendering shows the layout for Kingsland Commons, a proposed subdivision that developers hope could become the new town square of the lakeside community. Hill Country Land Development Group image
A 50-acre, multi-use subdivision is likely coming to Kingsland, and developers want it to fill the role of a town square for the growing lakeside community.
Kingsland Commons is planned for the northeast corner of the RR 1431-FM 2342 intersection, just east of the bridge spanning the Colorado River where it meets Lake LBJ. The development is more than a neighborhood, with plans for a central park, a boutique hotel, retail space, childcare facilities, restaurants, and more amenities among an array of residential options from apartments to single-family homes.
The subdivision still needs final plat approval from the Burnet County Commissioners Court, but developer Gregg Miller is confident.
“It’s a real deal,” he told DailyTrib.com. “It is ready to go, we’re just getting bids together for our infrastructure.”
Miller hopes to have all lots sold within the next one to two years and achieve final buildout within the next four years. One lot has already been taken and will be occupied by a Chicken Express, he said.
The Commissioners Court approved a preliminary plat for the subdivision in July 2024. The court will discuss a final plat approval for one of the 22 lots at its next meeting on July 8, but all lots will need final plat approval before the project is completely ready to go.
Miller, a six-year resident of Kingsland, represents Hill Country Land Development Group, which has been putting together the Kingsland Commons project for the past three years or so.
“We’re locals; I live in Kingsland. We’re not out-of-town developers coming in to change things up,” he said. “Every small town in Texas has a town square, but for whatever reason, Kingsland never got that.”
Miller is right.
Kingsland had an estimated population of about 7,246 in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It has its own schools, businesses, churches, nonprofits, bars, restaurants, festivals, and long-standing history stretching back to the late 19th century but no discernible heart or town square.
“I think what’s really important is that we’re from the community and we want to build something for the community,” Miller said.
Current plans show the varied residential, commercial, recreation, and hospitality aspects of Kingsland Commons. Housing could include 80-160 apartment units, 30-60 townhomes, and 30-60 single-family homes. There is space for 14 commercial/retail projects and four restaurants. The center of the property will be dominated by a park, complete with playground, splash pad, amphitheater, and water feature, along with walking trails. A boutique hotel features heavily in the designs.
“More than just a development, Kingsland Commons is positioned to become the town square Kingsland has never had—a central gathering place where neighbors meet, stories are shared, and the pulse of the community comes to life,” reads the “vision book” for the proposed development.
Why would you build a town square for Kingsland in Burnet county???
To answer Mr Day, I can’t think of any other large section of land on the ‘main drag’ of Kingsland that could fit the size of Miller’s development. The Drace land would have been a possible option, but it’s a done deal with the high dollar houses they’re building. I do agree, it’s weird to be on the Burnet side, but other communities have crossed county lines
Great, another development in unincorporated Kingsland which means it has no city police force and no city development rules. They rely on county and state taxpayers to provide them county sheriff and DPS policing services. Maybe they can add incorporating Kingsland in their “vision book” and turn it into a real city.
The project is in Burnet County. Kingsland is primarily Llano County. plans to incorporate have failed in the past. Let Burnet pay if they want the development .