Martin Street - Holly Road to Dorado Street (Bond 2022) in Corpus Christi, TX

The City of Corpus Christi is undertaking a renovation project at 1201 Leopard St. in the Central City area, specifically covering the stretch from Holly Road to Dorado Street. This work involves the removal and replacement of existing sidewalk along the public right of way, alongside updates for ADA ramp compliance. The project spans 12,000 square feet of public infrastructure and is registered with TDLR under the name Martin Street - Holly Road to Dorado Street (Bond 2022).

LJA Engineering serves as the design firm of record for this public works initiative. The estimated cost for the renovation is $200,000, which breaks down to $17 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Nueces County. The scheduled build window for this project is 365 days, which is longer than the county median of 114 days for comparable work.

Construction was scheduled to begin in February 2025 with a planned completion date of February 2026. Although this date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project involves public funds and public land, reflecting the City of Corpus Christi's broader portfolio of infrastructure improvements in the region.

Project Context and Neighborhood

The site is located in ZIP code 78401, a Census area with a population of about 4,668 residents. The median household income in this area is estimated at $37,796, and the median owner-occupied home value is $76,100. Housing in this specific census tract is predominantly renter-occupied. Nearby businesses include the Nueces County Courthouse, the Nueces County Veterans & Social Services office, and the 28th District Court, indicating a central civic hub.

The City of Corpus Christi has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,974,318, ranging from the Evangeline High Service Pump Station to the Don and Sandy Skate Park. LJA Engineering has also been involved in six other registered projects across Texas, including work in Austin, Sachse, and Fort Worth. This project fits within a pattern of municipal improvements in Nueces County, where 228 renovation and alteration filings were registered in the last 24 months.