What the Downtown Tyler Redevelopment Means for Local Contractors

Downtown Tyler is changing — and if you're a contractor, developer, or construction-related business in East Texas, you should be paying attention. With millions in public and private investment already flowing into infrastructure, green spaces, and civic buildings, the city is laying the groundwork (literally) for more opportunity across the region.

At Tyler Ten, we’re proud to be a local contractor that supports growth from the ground up — through excavation, demolition, drainage, and site prep work. Here’s what the current downtown redevelopment means for businesses like ours — and yours.

What’s Happening in Downtown Tyler?

In late 2023, the Tyler City Council and Smith County Commissioners Court approved a joint Downtown Design Plan. This vision includes:

Wider sidewalks and better walkability
Green space and community-focused features, like a new amphitheater
Modernized infrastructure including underground utilities
Improved traffic flow and safety through new street layouts
A $25.7 million commitment from the city over three years

The first phase kicks off in early 2025, with designs developed by Fitzpatrick Architects, a respected East Texas firm.

What It Means for Local Contractors

As the city upgrades roads, sidewalks, and public areas, this signals one thing: a construction boom is on the horizon.

General contractors, excavators, concrete crews, and utility providers should be positioning now to support both public projects and the private development that follows.

Key opportunities include:

Demolition of older structures for repurposing or rebuilding
Site prep for new commercial buildings, parking areas, and mixed-use developments
Drainage and grading for reconfigured streets and public areas
Utility trenching and culvert work to support updated infrastructure

More Construction Means More Demand

Whenever a downtown area is improved, property values increase — and that often leads to:

Redevelopment of aging lots
Infill building on underused parcels
Commercial investment in retail, office, and residential units
Private upgrades by business owners

All of these require trusted local contractors, and this is where East Texas businesses like ours can thrive.

How Tyler Ten Supports Urban Growth

At Tyler Ten, we offer:

Demolition of old commercial structures, sheds, garages, and small buildings
Excavation & trenching for footings, foundations, and underground utilities
Drainage grading & culvert installation for stormwater control
Site clearing & debris removal to prepare land for new use

We also work closely with GCs and developers to hit project timelines and permitting requirements.

Final Thoughts

The transformation happening in downtown Tyler is more than just aesthetic — it’s a shift toward modern, connected urban living, and it brings with it opportunity for contractors who are ready to dig in.

If you're planning a project in or near Tyler’s expanding core — or if you’re a contractor looking for a dependable excavation partner — Tyler Ten is here to help.