Something special just opened in downtown Round Rock — and it’s more than a sidewalk.
It’s a statement.
The Paseo, a brand-new pedestrian walkway connecting Prete Plaza to the Round Rock Public Library courtyard, is officially open — and it’s exactly the kind of small-big move that turns a good city into a great one.
Because here’s the truth:
Cities don’t come alive because of buildings.
They come alive because of people moving through them together.
A WALKWAY WITH A PURPOSE
The Paseo is part of the larger transformation tied to the renovation of the historic Griffith Building, and it’s designed to do something simple — but powerful:
Bring people together.
It creates a smooth, inviting connection between key civic spaces, making it easier for residents, visitors, and families to move through downtown without feeling rushed, boxed in, or disconnected.
This isn’t just concrete and bricks.
It’s flow.
It’s access.
It’s community design done right.
SAFER STREETS. SMARTER DESIGN.
Alongside the paseo, the city also added a raised pedestrian crossing on East Main Street, complete with bollards and updated signage. Translation?
Slower traffic.
Safer crossings.
More confidence for people walking between shops, events, and gathering spaces.
When cities design for people first, everything else follows.
A BIGGER VISION IS TAKING SHAPE
This walkway is part of a $19.5 million investment into the Griffith Building — a project that’s doing more than restoring a structure. It’s redefining how downtown Round Rock works.
When completed, the building will house:
The Round Rock Visitors Center
A two-story arts and culture gallery
The Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
In other words: culture, creativity, commerce — all under one roof.
THIS IS HOW YOU BUILD A CITY PEOPLE LOVE
Great cities don’t happen by accident.
They’re built intentionally — with walkability, connection, and community at the center.
The Paseo might look like a simple pathway…
But it’s really an invitation.
An invitation to gather.
To explore.
To linger.
To belong.
And that’s how downtowns come alive.
WHY THIS MATTERS
When cities invest in people-first spaces, the payoff shows up everywhere:
Stronger local businesses
More events and foot traffic
A downtown people actually want to spend time in
This is how momentum is built — step by step.
FINAL THOUGHT
Round Rock isn’t just building infrastructure.
It’s building experiences.
And this new Paseo?
It’s another sign that the future of downtown is being designed with intention, heart, and community in mind.
Go see it. Walk it. Share it.
Because this is how great cities grow.