Corinth Launches Engagement Process to Create a Community Gathering Place
Today, City Officials launched a month-long engagement process asking for the community's help in designing a new community gathering space in Corinth.
Residents can weigh in by taking an online survey at mycorinth.com/Agora or by attending one of two Town Hall events:
- First Event – February 20, 9:00am, Corinth City Hall, 3300 Corinth Parkway & Virtual
- Second Event – February 23, 6:00pm, Virtual Only
Those planning to participate virtually may access the meeting online for the dates above at CityofCorinth.com/RemoteSession.
Corinth residents have consistently voiced that the community desires more local dining and shopping options and a distinct downtown area to gather. To make Corinth more attractive to these types of businesses, the City plans to invest in designing and developing a signature community gathering space. The space, known as The Commons at Agora, will provide ample opportunities for people to recreate, relax, and gather. However, the specific elements of the space will be defined by Corinth residents.
The City plans to gather input from residents throughout February and work closely with TBG Partners to create a bold master plan of the new community gathering space, which is planned to be released in early March. This comes on the heels of City Council approving a contract with TBG Partners to facilitate the master planning process for a signature open space in the heart of Corinth.
"This is an opportunity for our residents to create something really special, something that fits the specific needs of our community," said City Manager Bob Hart. "Additionally, it will act as a catalyst to bring in more of the amenities and businesses our community wants."
About The Commons at Agora
The Commons at Agora is envisioned to be an iconic gathering space that will inform future mixed-use development on the surrounding properties to create a true downtown district, Agora, while serving as a central hub for community activities, events, and festivals. This dynamic space will be defined by exciting shopping, dining, and living opportunities with a local flair. Drawing from its ancient Greek origins, Agora means “marketplace”, and this gathering space will reimagine the meaning of marketplace by infusing an elevated, modern, Texas-twist that is distinctly, Corinth. Learn more at www.mycorinth.com/Agora.
About TBG Partners
A distinguished landscape architecture and planning firm, TBG Partners utilizes creativity and placemaking expertise to create memorable settings and elevate environments from ordinary to extraordinary. By developing and articulating the story of the place, TBG creates multifaceted environments that provide meaning and introduce elements of nature into life’s moments. The resulting places harmoniously unite artful design with context, purpose and vision.
Founded in 1987 and staffed by more than 115 dedicated professionals, TBG Partners is a landscape architecture and planning firm that works on diverse projects at all scales. An employee-owned corporation, TBG has enjoyed consistent growth over the years and currently has offices in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
