Old Town Burleson Was Planned Into a Real Downtown

Old Town Burleson feels like an old downtown that got lucky, but much of it was planned. The city has worked from an Old Town Development and Preservation Plan for more than twenty years, with a 2016 refresh after a design charrette.

Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza at 141 W. Renfro Street is the centerpiece. Finished in June 2020, it has a performance stage and gathering space for town events. The city spent more than $12 million around Old Town, adding parking, recruiting restaurants, and calming traffic.

For Burleson's fast-growing north side, Old Town is the tell. The city bet on a real center instead of another road to drive through.