The Austin metroplex continues to grow, and so do the neighboring towns. The rapid growth comes as a major new development is shaping up to transform the city of Kyle, bringing retail, residential and civic amenities to an area long underserved.On Tuesday, September 16, Kyle City Council approved a resolution accepting a petition to create the CityPoint Public Improvement District (PID) and scheduled a public hearing for October 21, according to the city's Chief Communications Officer Linda Klepper. The hearing will allow residents an...
The Austin metroplex continues to grow, and so do the neighboring towns. The rapid growth comes as a major new development is shaping up to transform the city of Kyle, bringing retail, residential and civic amenities to an area long underserved.
On Tuesday, September 16, Kyle City Council approved a resolution accepting a petition to create the CityPoint Public Improvement District (PID) and scheduled a public hearing for October 21, according to the city's Chief Communications Officer Linda Klepper. The hearing will allow residents and property owners to weigh in on the district.
The PID is one of several steps required to finalize annexation and advance the project through city approval. CityPoint Kyle, also referred to by the city as Project Sahara, sits between County Road 158 and FM 150 (on the East Side of the town). The annexation and associated agreements will bring the property fully into city limits, enabling integration with city utilities and services.
The project’s design blends commercial, civic and residential components to create a community hub for East Kyle. Plans call for 70,000 square feet of retail space, anchored by a mix of national and regional tenants, alongside 24,000 square feet of civic space.
Residential units will include 315 market-rate multifamily units, 315 affordable multifamily units and 330 single-family homes, with the affordable units monitored under federal programs to maintain long-term accessibility, according to plans detailed in late August.
Community amenities are central to the plan. The development will feature a 1.5-acre park with indoor meeting space, a covered sport court, restrooms, a playscape and native landscaping, alongside seven acres of trails and open space, including access to the existing Vybe Trail. Low-impact development practices and water conservation measures will utilize natural drainage patterns to minimize environmental impact.
Transportation improvements are another key component. The new Chevo Pastrano Senior Parkway will provide a north-south corridor through the development, connecting FM 150 south toward Yarrington Road. This road is expected to divert traffic from congested intersections, improve daily commutes and enhance emergency access, while supporting the area’s long-term growth.
Background from August 19 shows the project team had already presented these plans to City Council, emphasizing that residential density had been reduced compared to earlier proposals, while commercial square footage increased to better serve East Kyle residents. The phased approach to construction aligns retail completion with residential occupancy, ensuring the community is served as new homes are built.
With the PID moving forward and annexation plans on track, CityPoint Kyle represents a comprehensive development designed to expand housing options, create retail jobs and improve infrastructure for East Kyle, positioning the area for long-term growth and community engagement.