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4 days ago
- Business
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Longview holds meeting to discuss potential amphitheater
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — After around five years, the proposed amphitheater project has come back into discussion for Longview's City Council. House budget proposal cuts SNAP, Medicaid in major rollback A work session meeting was held to hear from the project's lead, Steve Powers. 'It's a really good opportunity to bring lots of excitement, some jobs, and you know, cool facilities,' Red Cat Projects' Steve Powers said. The proposed project would sit right off 1-20 and create an outdoor amphitheater with a 10,000 person capacity. In a presentation to the city council, Powers said it could host over 30 concerts per year and also employ more than 200 local people. 'The location is what the key is here,' Powers said. 'Just being on I-20, you're right outside the radius clause for Dallas.' The city council asked questions about the entertainment district project presented alongside the amphitheater. 'I feel like the important part is that we just don't have that entertainment district, since we don't know what's going to be there,' City of Longview Mayor Kristen Ishihara said. Some council members said more information is needed to make sure they support a viable project and other members said they support new developments and would like to create a quality of life area for young people. Despite concerns brought up by council members, Powers said he remains optimistic and hopes to have the proposed amphitheater open by 2027. Nacogdoches holds second annual Duck Derby fundraiser for county donations 'That's our goal, and we think the city deserves it,' Powers said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Watch: Construction underway on Johns Creek's Boardwalk at Town Center
The Brief The Boardwalk at Town Center will feature an amphitheater, terraced seating, wide trails, pedestrian plazas, and pond overlooks, creating a vibrant space for community events. A boardwalk will connect these amenities to a new three-acre wetland designed for stormwater detention and water quality enhancement. Construction progress includes poured sections of the boardwalk, installation of deck and shade structures, and landscaping around ponds, with completion expected by summer 2026. JOHNS CREEK, Ga. - Work is moving forward on the Boardwalk at Town Center, a signature park project taking shape behind Johns Creek City Hall. The city posted a video update on its Facebook page over the weekend showing drone flyover of the construction site. What we know Once complete, the state-of-the-art destination will feature an amphitheater with a poured seawall, terraced seating areas, 15-foot-wide trails, pedestrian plazas, and pond overlooks—all designed to create a vibrant public space for concerts, recreation, and community events. A boardwalk will link these amenities to a newly constructed three-acre wetland, which is engineered to enhance regional stormwater detention and water quality for future development in the Town Center district. What they're saying According to the city, progress is visible across multiple parts of the site. "A section of the boardwalk has been poured between the upper pond and lower pond. Deck and shade structures are being installed at the upper pond overlook areas," officials said. "Crews have started landscaping around the upper and lower ponds." What's next Upcoming work includes the installation of additional deck structures, continued pouring of boardwalk sections, and the start of electrical installations throughout the park. Construction is expected to be completed by summer 2026. What you can do To follow project updates, residents can sign up for email alerts and visit the city website. The Source The city of Johns Creek provided the details and video for this article.
