Historic Downtown
Brimming with distinctive character, the downtown district has been a hub of community life since Cedar Hill was founded in 1846. Historic Downtown is home to unique restaurants, charming shops, and vibrant special events. The city continues to invest in the vitality of the downtown area through infrastructure improvements, events and programming, and economic development support.
Update on Downtown Phillips Property
For many years, a vibrant and distinctive historic downtown has been a priority for Cedar Hill residents. In 2018, the City entered into a development agreement with Lake Moreno Partners for a mixed-use development project at W. Belt Line Road and Broad Street. The project would have redeveloped existing buildings at the old Phillips Lumber site for retail, restaurant, and office space in downtown Cedar Hill.
In the six years since the initial agreement was approved, environmental and COVID-related challenges have impacted the project. Construction began in early 2023, but stopped abruptly and did not resume. Since that time, the City has worked closely with Lake Moreno Partners on a path forward for the project.
The City has reached an agreement with Lake Moreno Partners to transfer ownership of the property back to the City, along with the utility improvements and architectural and engineering plans that have been completed. While we are disappointed to share that the project will not move forward with the current developer, we are already working with our economic development team on a plan to develop a project that will meet the community’s goals for a thriving downtown Cedar Hill. In the meantime, we will continue to invest in a vibrant and walkable downtown through street, sidewalk, and park improvements; inviting programs and events; and engagement with existing downtown merchants
Downtown Street Improvements
In 2023, the city completed the first phase of street improvements to activate public spaces in the downtown area with wider sidewalks, new street lighting, and additional landscaping. The second phase is currently in design with construction planned to begin in 2025. Phase 2 will continue improvements on Broad Street, construct new public parking, and build a new linear park. View the complete streets plan here.
Mural Program
The downtown mural program provides funding to property owners to install murals on their buildings, supporting public art and creating a vibrant and engaging downtown experience. Interested in funding? View the program guidelines here.
"A Home for All" created by artist Selena Mize features local wildlife and reflects Cedar Hill's natural beauty and diverse habitats. Find this mural in Pioneer Park at 600 Cedar Street.
Local artist Estefania Perez installed "Welcome to Cedar Hill" at the Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce at 300 Houston Street. This intricate artwork depicts iconic landmarks and distinctive experiences in Cedar Hill.
"We Love 75104," created by North Texas artist Megan Najera at 602 W. Belt Line Rd., showcases native wildflowers and plants of Cedar Hill and North Texas.
Visit Sly Cat Gallery at 206 S. Broad Street to view this mural by Cedar Hill artist Hannah Tyler.
Cedar Hill artist Hannah Tyler brought this playful mural to life at Corner Square Quilts at 702 Cedar Street.