McAllen News, McAllen TX News, Unified Development Code, downtown McAllen, MEND Collaborative, McAllen City Hall
Staff Report
McAllen, TX - The City of McAllen, in partnership with MEND Collaborative, will host a Town Hall Meeting on March 26, 2026, to discuss updates affecting downtown development. The meeting will focus on proposed changes to the Unified Development Code and an ongoing study guiding future growth in the downtown area. The session will take place from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at McAllen City Hall Commission Chambers, 1300 W. Houston Ave.
Meeting purpose
According to the announcement, downtown business owners, small business operators and members of the public are invited to attend and provide feedback. The discussion will include information on zoning changes and planning efforts intended to guide future development. City representatives will be available to answer questions and gather input from attendees.
Public participation
Organizers encourage community participation as part of the public engagement process related to downtown planning efforts. The meeting is intended to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to learn about development considerations and share comments with city staff. Input collected during the meeting will contribute to ongoing planning discussions.
Source -- City of McAllen