Brownsville’s most active district is being rebuilt from the ground up with affordable housing, historic restorations, Old 77, riverfront, and a new bridge.
District 4 is on the move. From historic building restorations to major street reconstructions, Commissioner Pedro Cardenas joins Host Tino Villarreal Jr. to break down one of the most active moments in Brownsville’s growth.
In this episode, they dive into:
Buena Vista neighborhood – $65M in new affordable housing, senior units, and homes for survivors of domestic violence
The restored Samano building – historic preservation + new studio apartments + a BCIC-supported grocery store
Downtown Renaissance Master Plan – unified vision for streets, lighting, riverfront, mobility, and business recruitment
The wastewater modernization project – unsexy but critical infrastructure that unlocks future housing and development
Old Highway 77 full reconstruction – drainage, sidewalks, lighting, and safer mobility for residents and visitors
Nightlife and mobility: BTX Connect shuttle, parking solutions, alley activations, and a more walkable downtown
West Rail Trail & federally approved Fourth International Bridge – how north Brownsville and downtown connect for the next 10–25 years
Tino and Commissioner Cardenas also talk about parks, trails, shade, lighting, and why long-term planning matters for families who want to build their future right here in Brownsville.
If you care about where Brownsville is headed, downtown, District 4, riverfront, trails, and beyond…. this episode is for you.
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