Study Area

Project Purpose

The Martinek Tract presents a significant opportunity to shape future mixed-use development encompassing retail, dining, entertainment, and open space through a data-driven, community-informed planning process. Norris Design, in collaboration with Catalyst Commercial and JHP Architects, will lead this effort, working closely with the EDC and City partners.

Steering Committee

Ryan Tubbs
Mayor
Celina City Council

Jack Ousley
President
Downtown Commission

Ray Tingle
Chairman
Community Development Corporation

Andy Hopkins
Mayor Pro Tem
Celina City Council

Shawn Bain
Chairman
Planning & Zoning Commission

Mathew Eberius
Chairman
Parks & Recreation

Andrew Donaldson
Vice President
Economic Development Corporation

Schedule

January 7

Steering Committee Meeting #1

Meeting Materials

April 8

Final Plan Review

Meeting Materials

March 4

Steering Committee Meeting #2 + Draft Plan Review

Meeting Materials

May

Council Approval

Meeting Materials

Celina Economic Development Corporation (CEDC)

The Heart of Economic Growth in Celina

As a dedicated nonprofit organization, the Celina Economic Development Corporation is steered by a 7-member Board of Directors appointed by the Celina City Council. Since its establishment in 1979, the CEDC has been fueled by a ½ cent City sales tax committed to economic development.

The mission of CEDC is simple yet powerful – to achieve economic excellence by fostering a vibrant business ecosystem that enhances the local tax base.

Our vision is to shape Celina's economic future as the premier destination for investment, innovation, and talent, where businesses flourish, community is embraced, visitors are welcome, and residents experience an unmatched quality of life.

CEDC Board

Clint Bissett
President

Andrew Donaldson
Vice President

Cindy Peters
Secretary

Shane Lambert
Treasurer

Cody Hunter
Member

Rocky Hussman
Member

Ryan Wilcox
Member

CEDC Project Team

Anthony Satarino
Executive Director

Andy Buffington
Director of Community Dev. & Downtown Service

Melissa Thomas
Director of Marketing & Tourism

Consultant Team

Norris Design

For forty years, Norris Design has been dedicated to helping the world grow through the power of placemaking. Partnering with clients around the globe, we are transforming the way people live, work, and play. We believe in the power of place and the ability our environments have to inspire us all. Every day, we set out to change the world for the better through thoughtful placemaking. We create communities that move people to create lasting memories.

We shape the public and private realm, activating the imagination. Then, we bring places to life with unique identities that live and breathe. We are approximately 150 people strong and are completing assignments from coast to coast. Our professional disciplines include: Landscape Architecture / Planning / Branding

Our core Celina project team includes:

  • Rick Leisner, AICP, PLA

  • Grant Pasowicz

  • Jonathan West, PLA

  • Heidi Fry

JHP Architects and Urban Design

We’ve been in business for over 40 years, and we still get excited about what we do! We celebrate the good and we turn challenges into opportunities, then opportunities into Architecture. Our goal is to not get caught up in the ego of the finished product, but rather the humility of the mission. As with everything we do, JHP approaches challenges as a complex design problem, a problem that through collaboration, creativity, and deep exploration often reveal great opportunities. We create memorable environments for people that are rich in diversity, unique to the place and sustainable over time; bringing people together as a Whole Community.

Our core Celina project team includes:

  • Brian Keith, AIA, AICP, LEED AP

  • Jonathan Brown, AIA

  • Bob Bullis, FAIA

  • Zoe Zhou

Catalyst Commercial

Catalyst has experience in retail, hospitality, residential, and commercial analysis. Jason is experienced with the full lifecycle of real estate from initial market strategy, planning, entitlements, due diligence, design, vertical development, and disposition using his extensive relationships with owners, developers, vendors, end users, and the brokerage community.

Today, Catalyst has become the national source for planning, entitlements, market analysis, infrastructure strategy, incentives, and complex public/private partnerships.

Our core Celina project team includes:

  • Jason Claunch

  • Reid Cleeter