Waco Welcome Center

The Waco Welcome Center is a 3,300 sq ft new construction project located at 325 6th Street in the Downtown area of Waco, Texas. The City of Waco served as the owner of record for this shell space interior tenant finish out, which was designed to serve as the city's official gateway for visitors. The project was registered with TDLR in February 2025, with construction scheduled to begin in April 2025 and a completion date of December 2025.

Nisbet Architecture llc was the design firm of record for this build. The scope of work specifically excluded site work, focusing entirely on the interior finish of the shell space to create a functional welcome environment. The estimated cost for the project was $1,000,000, resulting in a computed cost of $303 per square foot.

Construction Status and Completion

The TDLR record indicates that the final inspection was passed in February 2025. Although the scheduled completion date was December 2025, the regulatory process concluded with TDLR closed the project file in January 2026. This action marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The project is now listed with a status of Project Closed.

In the context of McLennan County new construction filings, this project's cost is close to the county median of $980,000. The scheduled build window of 244 days is also close to the county median of 245 days. However, the project's $303 per square foot is above the county median of $145 per square foot, reflecting the specific nature of the interior finish work.

The City of Waco has other TDLR-registered projects in the area, including the Dr. Mae Jackson Development Center and various right-of-way improvements. Nisbet Architecture llc has also worked on other projects in the region, such as the Guardian Collective and Magnolia Studio. The Waco Welcome Center joins other downtown developments like the 1928 Hotel and Riverfront II, which are listed as renovation or alteration projects in the same area.

Local coverage has noted the significance of the new location for visitors. A post by the cityofwacotx account described the unveiling of the new sign for the center. Destination Waco identifies the location as the official gateway to the Waco experience, highlighting its role in the downtown district. The project's closure in the TDLR system confirms that the accessibility review requirements were met during the construction phase.