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Georgetown, Southwestern Break Ground on SU 560

Construction has begun on the first phase of a 560-acre mixed-use development adjacent to Southwestern University's campus.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Construction

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Construction has begun on the first phase of SU 560, a 560-acre mixed-use development adjacent to Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Southwestern University and the City of Georgetown held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 23 for SU 560, a 560-acre mixed-use development contiguous to the university's campus. The first phase, covering 67 acres, begins with the City of Georgetown Customer Service Center.

Why it matters

The development responds to Georgetown's rapid growth and adds government services, housing, office and research space, and public open space in the city. It is designed to expand the university's footprint in the community.

The first phase includes 110,000 square feet of office and research space, 45,000 square feet of retail, 150 multifamily homes, a 110,000-square-foot hotel and conference center, and 35 acres of parks. The Customer Service Center includes 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail and was approved by Georgetown voters in 2023.

The players

Southwestern University

Founded in 1840, Southwestern University is a private liberal arts college in Georgetown, Texas, and a partner in the SU 560 development.

City of Georgetown

The City of Georgetown is the municipal government serving the city in Williamson County, Texas, and is the first tenant of the SU 560 development.

The details

Leaders participated in a ceremonial dirt turn at the groundbreaking to signal the start of construction. The City of Georgetown was announced as the development's first tenant earlier in the summer, and the Customer Service Center is expected to open in mid-2028.

Timeline

  1. Summer 2026: City of Georgetown announced as the development's first tenant.

  2. October 23, 2026: Groundbreaking ceremony held for SU 560.

  3. November 2026: Announcement of the artist chosen for a signature gateway artwork is anticipated.

  4. Mid-2028: City of Georgetown Customer Service Center expected to open.

Roadmap

The SU 560 project places a university-adjacent mixed-use district alongside a municipal services building, a model that combines civic and private development on one site. It responds directly to the pressure of Georgetown's population growth in Central Texas, where new housing and government facilities must keep pace with expansion.

Residents will eventually have a new City of Georgetown Customer Service Center, with 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, when it opens in mid-2028. The first phase also brings 150 multifamily homes and 35 acres of parks and open space to the area.

The takeaway

Georgetown's SU 560 shows how a city and a university can share a single site to meet growth needs across housing, government services, and public space. Residents tracking the project can watch for the artwork announcement expected in November and the Customer Service Center's opening in mid-2028.

Further reading

Explore more Georgetown construction news as the city's growth continues to reshape its neighborhoods.

Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.

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