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Join Us as The Roundabout Breaks Ground

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Mark your calendar: on Tuesday, September 8 at 11:00 AM, we’re inviting the whole community out to 1141 RR 967 — just a mile from Downtown Buda — for a community shovel ceremony celebrating a major milestone for The Roundabout in Buda.

Work on the site has actually been underway for over a month now. This event is our chance to pause, mark the occasion together, and give neighbors, tenants, and city partners a first real look at what’s coming to the corner of Buda’s fastest-growing corridor.

What to Expect

This isn’t a stand-at-a-podium kind of morning. We’re keeping it a genuine community gathering:

  • La Ola Pop Shop will be on hand serving up their handmade paletas
  • Trianon Coffee will be pouring cold brew
  • One of our vintage cabooses — destined for a future spot on the property — will be open for viewing
  • Remarks from city and community leaders, plus a look at what’s ahead for the project

Who’s Joining Us

We’re proud to be marking this milestone alongside Buda Mayor Lee Urbanovsky, City Manager Micah Grau, Jennifer Storm, CEO of the Buda Economic Development Corporation, and Monica Davidson, Executive Director of the Greater Buda Chamber of Commerce.

The Roundabout is an incentive-driven project, backed by dedicated support from both the City of Buda and the Buda EDC — a true reflection of how much this community wants to see a gathering place like this succeed.

“We’re not just building retail boxes — we’re building the kind of place where Buda comes together,” said Tim Dowling, developer of The Roundabout and founder of Buda Capital Partners.

The EDC’s involvement carries a family-first mandate: both the City and the EDC structured their incentives around delivering real community amenities — think pickleball and volleyball courts, live music, and a kids’ play area — not just storefronts.

Why It Matters

The Roundabout is an 18-acre, 9-building mixed-use development bringing 64,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment to Buda — already 51% pre-leased, with nearly 9,000 homes surrounding the site. Anchor concepts include M. McCall’s Pub, a classic Irish pub, and a Moontower-style entertainment venue built around pickleball, volleyball, live music, and family play space — both from Buda Capital Partners.

Come See It for Yourself

Whether you’re a neighbor curious what’s rising along RR 967, a business owner thinking about a spot here, or just in it for the popsicles and cold brew — come by on September 8th. We’d love to see you there.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · 11:00 AM 1141 RR 967, Buda, TX

For leasing or partnership inquiries, contact Tim Dowling at tim@btmrealty.com or (512) 585-9380.

Welcome Kay Elise to The Roundabout: Jewelry You Don’t Just Wear – You Experience

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Kay Elise is coming to The Roundabout

This one has been a long time coming, and it’s exciting to finally share it. Kay Elise is coming to The Roundabout.

If you’ve never heard of Kay Elise, here’s the short version. It’s a jewelry studio, but calling it that undersells it. Yes, there’s beautiful jewelry. But what is really being brought to Buda is a place to celebrate, connect, and create something meaningful with the people you love. That’s the whole idea behind The Roundabout, and Kay Elise fits it perfectly.

More Than a Jewelry Store

At its core, Kay Elise is built around two things: craftsmanship and connection.

Permanent jewelry is a big part of what they do. Guests choose from a large selection of chains and connectors to build a custom-fit bracelet, anklet, necklace, ring, hand chain, or another piece entirely. It’s welded together right there for a clean, seamless finish. No clasp, no fuss, just a piece made to fit you.

They also handcraft jewelry, including something truly special: memorial jewelry that can incorporate ashes or other meaningful keepsakes into a piece someone can wear and keep close. It’s the kind of work that turns loss into something you can hold onto, literally.

Jewelry-Making as an Experience

Here’s the part that’s most exciting. Kay Elise isn’t just selling finished pieces, they’re creating experiences.

Picture date nights and girls’ nights where guests come in together, grab a drink, and actually make their own jewelry side by side, including couples welding their own rings together. Birthdays, anniversaries, milestones, or just a good excuse for a night out with friends. Kay Elise wants to be the place people choose to mark those moments.

They’ll also host private parties and group experiences, so groups can celebrate together while creating something they’ll wear long after the party’s over.

25 Years in the Making

Kay Elise comes from a jewelry maker with about 25 years of experience creating pieces that carry a story. That’s the vision for the studio at The Roundabout: pair real craftsmanship with a welcoming, elevated space where people can shop, create, celebrate, have a drink, and spend time together. Not just make a purchase and leave.

That’s exactly the kind of business The Roundabout set out to bring in, one that turns a stop into a memory. Buda is going to love welcoming Kay Elise to the neighborhood.

You Don’t Have to Wait to Book

Here’s the best part. You don’t have to wait for the storefront to open to experience Kay Elise. She’s already out there making memories, showing up at fairs and events across Texas, and she’ll come straight to your door or your event, too. Planning a birthday, a bachelorette, a girls’ night, or a private party right now? Get it on the calendar.

Book directly at kayelise.com.

Stay tuned for more on the storefront’s opening timeline at The Roundabout. But no reason to wait to get your own piece made.

The Roundabout in Buda Engineering SoCo-Level Energy — Right Here at Home

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Most retail developments are built to fill space.

We’re building something different.

We’re building energy.

Because what makes a place truly successful isn’t the buildings, the tenants, or even the location.

It’s how a place feels.

The Benchmark: Why SoCo Works

South Congress in Austin isn’t successful by accident.

It works because it creates a pull. People don’t go there because they have to — they go because they want to be there.

That comes from a formula: it feels authentic, it’s built for walking and wandering, it blends retail, food, and entertainment seamlessly, and it stands for something.

SoCo became one of the most sought-after retail corridors in Texas because of that formula. The businesses that got in early built something lasting.

That’s the blueprint we’re bringing to Buda.

Bringing That Energy to Buda

We’re not copying South Congress. We’re taking the principles that make it work and building them intentionally into The Roundabout — because unlike SoCo, which evolved over decades, we have the opportunity to get this right from day one.

It will feel like Buda. Local businesses with real stories. Historic railcars on site. Character you can’t replicate in a spreadsheet. This isn’t a generic mixed-use box — it’s a place people will actually talk about.

It’s designed to be walked, not just visited. A walkable layout, over a mile of connecting trails from surrounding neighborhoods, and natural gathering spaces throughout. The goal: get people out of their cars and keep them there.

It layers experiences. Unique retail, restaurants that become regular hangouts, pickleball and volleyball, live music, and community events. You shouldn’t need a plan when you show up — the place creates the experience.

It’s built for locals first. Buda is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas. Families, young professionals, and longtime residents are all looking for a place that feels like theirs. Win the locals, and you have repeat business. Then something else happens: people from outside start making the trip. That’s when a project becomes a destination.

It has a heartbeat. Every great destination has a center of gravity. Ours is anchored by gathering spaces built for real connection — including an Irish pub where you don’t need an excuse to show up.

This Isn’t Just a Retail Project

It’s a reason to gather. A reflection of Buda’s identity. A place built to become part of daily life.

South Congress became what it is through energy, authenticity, and experience. The businesses that planted their flag early are the ones that define it today.

We’re building all of that into The Roundabout from day one.

Not to replicate SoCo. But to create something just as powerful — right here in Buda.

Because when you get it right, it stops being somewhere you go.

It becomes somewhere you belong.

Interested in Being Part of It?

We’re currently leasing retail, restaurant, and entertainment space at The Roundabout. If you’re looking for a location built to drive foot traffic and community loyalty — not just fill square footage — let’s talk.

Steel That Refused to Disappear

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Before Buda had highways, it had rails.

The original Buda Depot — a late-1800s structure built during the era of the Missouri Pacific Railroad — served the community until approximately 1961. It was the center of movement, commerce, and connection in a young rail town.

When the depot was decommissioned, it changed hands several times.

Then in the early 1980s — around 1982 — it left Buda.

Not under dramatic threat.
Not due to demolition orders.
Not because of a city expansion project.

It was a private relocation.

A subsequent owner chose preservation over decay. Because the structure stretched nearly 100 feet in length, it was cut in half for transport and relocated to private land near I-35 between San Marcos and New Braunfels.

There, it was restored and repurposed as a residence. It became part of a property that celebrated rail history — surrounded by tracks, wheel sets, and vintage railcars.

It survived because someone made the effort to move it.

Stewardship Across Decades

Beginning in the 1990s, the depot and surrounding rail elements were cared for by a family who preserved them on private land for decades.

They did not erase the structure’s identity.
They maintained it.
They respected it.

Alongside the depot, four historic cabooses were acquired from around Texas. Each was relocated, restored, and given new purpose. Three were renovated into short-term rentals. One served as an office.

This was never a commercial theme project.

It was preservation in action.

The Return Home

In 2024–2025, those owners made another defining decision: donate the depot back to the City of Buda to ensure its permanent protection and restoration.

In November 2025, the depot returned to downtown Buda and was placed in the Downtown Greenbelt area. Restoration planning is scheduled to begin in 2026, with the long-term vision of transforming it into a public community hub.

What quietly left in the early 1980s returned intentionally more than forty years later.

The Cabooses Continue the Line

Of the four cabooses once sitting beside the depot, one has relocated to Dripping Springs, where it will again operate as a VRBO.

Three have now arrived at The Roundabout in Buda.

Moving them required:

  • Heavy haul coordination
  • Lowboy trailers for oversized loads
  • Crane operators to lift each car, 24,000 – 48,000 pounds, off 10,000-pound wheel assemblies
  • Removal of steel tracks from the ground
  • Transport through active Central Texas traffic
  • And the careful reversal of that entire process upon arrival
  • Only 2 pins, the size of banana hold the Caboose onto the wheel assemblies, gravity sure is amazing.

Nothing about it was simple.

But rail history never was.

Why This Matters

The railroad built Buda.
The depot anchored it.
The cabooses marked the end of each train — the final safeguard of every journey.

Now the depot stands once again in downtown Buda.

And the three cabooses begin their next chapter at The Roundabout, where they will be incorporated into Sundance — not as novelty pieces, but as working elements within a community gathering space.

The story is not about a restaurant.

It is about continuity.

Private citizens preserved history when it could have disappeared.
The city welcomed it back.
And now those same pieces of steel remain part of Buda’s evolving story.

The rails may no longer run through town the way they once did.

But the legacy never left.

Built for Businesses That Want More Than Just Space

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Not every business belongs everywhere.

At The Roundabout in Buda, we are intentionally creating a destination designed for operators who value visibility, character, and built-in foot traffic—not just an address.

We are now leasing to destination retail, local makers, medical, and small office users who want to be part of a place where customers don’t just arrive… they stay.

Why Businesses Succeed Here

The Roundabout was designed from the ground up to support tenant success. Instead of relying on drive-by traffic or one-time visits, the site is anchored by amenities that create daily, repeat activity:

  • Walkable trails connecting nearby neighborhoods directly into the site
  • Pickleball and volleyball courts generating consistent, multi-day visitation
  • Children’s play features that extend dwell time for families
  • Central gathering spaces that turn quick stops into longer stays

These features aren’t decorative—they are the reason the surrounding businesses thrive.

Curated Neighbors. Real Synergy.

We believe tenant mix matters.

That’s why we are carefully curating businesses that complement one another, attract similar customer profiles, and collectively strengthen the destination. The result is a project where:

  • One visit leads to multiple stops
  • Customers return throughout the week—not just weekends
  • Businesses benefit from shared momentum, not competition

This approach is already working, with over 50% of the project pre-leased.

Visibility Without Losing Character

The Roundabout offers strong frontage, thoughtful site circulation, and clear visibility—without sacrificing the local, rooted feel that today’s customers are drawn to.

For businesses seeking:

  • A recognizable location with personality
  • Built-in foot traffic from real community use
  • A long-term home in a growing market

This is a place designed to support both your brand and your bottom line.

Explore Leasing Opportunities

If you’re a destination retailer, local maker, medical, or small office user looking for more than a traditional retail center, we’d love to start the conversation.

👉 Explore tenant opportunities at The https://roundaboutinbuda.com/target-list-of-tenants/Roundabout in Buda

Buda EDC’s Press Release – The Roundabout

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Buda’s The Roundabout Begins to Take Shape as New Community Hub in Thriving Hays County

January 13, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Construction is almost set to begin on a forward-thinking project between Buda EDC and the City of Buda, blending retail and dining with trails, patios, and playgrounds that encourage connection.

Buda, TX – January 13, 2026 – The Roundabout, a purpose-built mixed-use destination in West Buda in the heart of Hays County, today announced a significant milestone in its development as Buda’s newest community hub. The project is made possible through a private-public partnership between the City of Buda and the Buda Economic Development Corporation (Buda EDC). Purposefully designed to fill a growing demand for a central place where residents can connect, relax, and build community, The Roundabout represents a new chapter for one of Central Texas’s fastest-growing cities.

Unlike traditional retail centers or strip malls, The Roundabout in Buda has been intentionally designed to be a walkable, mixed-use development that blends the city’s unique and welcoming small-town charm with the rapid regional growth. Shaped around a signature circular promenade, the development integrates retail, dining, office space, and inviting outdoor areas into a seamless, community-centric experience……. Read the Article by Clicking this LINK

The Real Reason Community-Focused Developments Outperform Traditional Retail

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Community-First Development Isn’t Charity. It’s Strategy.

There’s a common misconception in real estate that building places for people and building strong financial outcomes are somehow at odds with each other.

They aren’t.

In fact, throughout my career, the opposite has consistently proven true.

When you design a project around how people actually live—
where families gather,
where friends linger,
where kids play,
where weekends happen—

you don’t just create a nicer place.

You create a stronger asset.

Why Community Design Creates Stronger Projects

Places people genuinely want to spend time in behave differently than traditional retail developments.

They generate longer dwell time.
Longer dwell time supports better operators.
Better operators create consistency and durability.
And that stability benefits everyone—tenants, the city, and investors alike.

This isn’t theory. It’s pattern recognition.

Retail that’s designed purely for convenience often becomes transactional: pull in, do one thing, leave. That model works for some uses—but it doesn’t build loyalty, energy, or long-term relevance.

Community-centered places do.

The Philosophy Behind The Roundabout in Buda

That belief is the foundation of The Roundabout in Buda.

We’re not building a “run-your-errands-and-go” center.

We’re intentionally creating a place people choose to spend time—
a destination where families stay longer, neighbors cross paths, and local businesses benefit from shared energy rather than isolated traffic.

By doing that, more dollars stay local.
Local operators get stronger footing.
And reinvestment flows back into the community.

That’s not accidental. That’s design.

Community Impact and Financial Discipline Can Coexist

Being intentional about community impact does not mean ignoring financial performance.

At The Roundabout, those goals are aligned.

Strong places attract strong operators.
Strong operators create predictable income.
Predictable income supports long-term value.

That alignment matters.

  • Communities win
  • Operators win
  • Investors win

Not because of hype or shortcuts—but because the project was designed for how people actually use space.

Built for What Lasts

The strongest long-term projects aren’t optimized for speed or buzz.

They’re built for relevance.
They’re built for resilience.
They’re built for repeat visits.

That’s what we’re focused on at The Roundabout in Buda—creating a place that still works years from now, not just at ribbon-cutting.

Because community-first development isn’t charity.

It’s strategy.

Italian or Asian: Why The Roundabout’s Third Restaurant Will Change How Buda Eats

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The Final Plate:

At The Roundabout, we’re not just building a development; we’re building West Buda’s new backyard. We’re curating a place where community happens, from trails to the turf, and where families can genuinely relax together.

Every restaurant is chosen on purpose to support this vision. We already have two incredible anchors setting the foundation for a truly social, family-friendly destination:

  • The Authentic Irish Pub: A true “third place” feel, offering live music, a strong community vibe, and genuine Irish hospitality.
  • Our Largest Anchor Restaurant (Name Coming Soon): Classic backyard food, focused on grills, and local favorites—paired with pickleball, volleyball, stage, playgrounds, music stage and massive patios.

Those two concepts set a clear tone: relaxed, social, family-friendly, and rooted in community.

Now, we are actively searching for one more piece to complete the lineup: an Italian restaurant or an Asian concept to round out the food experience at The Roundabout.

Completing The Recipe: Why This Third Anchor is Essential

We’re not just filling a vacancy. We’re filling a critical role.

A well-balanced restaurant mix at The Roundabout is designed to:

  • Give families real weeknight and weekend options without ever leaving West Buda.
  • Encourage people to stay longer—drinks at the pub, dinner next door, dessert down the way.
  • Create synergy, not competition, for every business on site.
  • Built-in Dining Ladder: Guests can start with a pint at the Pub, move to the Italian or Asian spot for dinner, and finish with dessert on the patio—that’s three revenue opportunities, all on one property.

With the Irish Pub and the backyard-style anchor, we’ve covered “game night, live music, and casual Texas food.”

The crucial gap we want to fill is a go-to spot that effortlessly works for:

  • Tuesday night with the kids, and
  • Friday date night or birthday dinner.

That’s exactly where the inherent flexibility of Italian and Asian cuisines shines.

Why Italian or Asian? Everyday Comfort + Special Occasion

Both Italian and Asian concepts can flex powerfully between casual and elevated, making them the perfect community anchor:

  • The Weeknight Win: Pasta, noodles, pizza, rice bowls, and dumplings for a quick, happy family dinner.
  • The Weekend Treat: Beautiful entrées, sushi, sharable plates, and great wine/cocktails for those special nights out.

This flexibility makes it the default answer to: “Where should we go tonight that makes everyone happy?”

Built for Sharing and Community

The Roundabout is built for gathering—trails, courts, patios, stage, and playgrounds. Italian and Asian concepts fit naturally into that social fabric:

  • Family-style dishes in the middle of the table.
  • Shared plates, hot pot, dim sum, sushi rolls, or big pizzas.
  • Long patio meals that turn into conversations while kids run back and forth.

It’s not just “somewhere to eat.” It becomes a central part of the evening.

Filling a Real Gap in West Buda

For too long, the drill has been the same for West Buda residents: you want high-quality Italian or memorable Asian food, and you have to get on the highway. We are building The Roundabout to end that commute.

A standout Italian restaurant in Buda or a high-quality Asian concept in Buda would immediately meet a very specific, very real demand:

“I want this level of food without driving to Austin or Kyle.”

We want The Roundabout to be where that happens, providing great food close to home.

The Kind of Operator We’re Looking For

We’re not chasing a logo. We’re looking for the right, community-minded operator to plug into this destination.

Ideally, the operator is:

  • Owner- or chef-driven with a genuine passion for the food.
  • Scratch-minded and proud of the ingredients.
  • Sees patio seating as a key feature, not an afterthought.
  • Family-friendly but still a strong date-night option.
  • Willing to plug into local schools, teams, and community events.

In return, The Roundabout offers an unparalleled opportunity:

  • Two strong anchors already in place, creating immediate, reliable demand.
  • A destination environment, not a generic strip center.
  • Built-in traffic from sports courts, live music, and neighborhood connectivity, guaranteeing foot traffic 7 days a week.

This isn’t “just another space.” It’s a chance to be the third major anchor in a curated, community-driven project.

Ready to Be The Final Anchor?

West Buda is waiting for this concept. If you are:

  • An Italian or Asian concept ready to expand into a fast-growing market, or
  • A broker representing a strong operator looking for a true destination location,

We want to talk now.

Contact our team at info@roundaboutinbuda.com or call (210) 650-2393 to secure the spot that completes The Roundabout.

The Train, The Widows, and the Town That Almost Vanished: Why Our Cabooses Matter

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Every great town has a creation myth. Buda’s story is one of a whispered plea, a forgotten name, and the unstoppable force of the International–Great Northern (I-GN) railroad.

Our journey, and the story of The Roundabout, begins here—on a strip of land that was specifically platted for the train.

The Town That Began with a Whisper: “Do, Pray, Give Us a Depot.”

In 1880, the rail line was punching through Hays County. Near the existing community of Mountain City, a savvy landowner, Cornelia Trimble, platted a new townsite in 1881. She literally built the town around the train, reserving a massive 150-foot strip for the railroad’s depot and businesses.

But the name wasn’t Buda. It was Du Pre.

The story behind this name is pure local legend: As the railroad official was scouting the area, Mountain City’s postmaster is said to have approached him with a heartfelt request: “Do, pray, give us a depot.”

That desperate, humble plea for connection and commerce morphed into “Du Pre”—and the name stuck.

  • Under the name Du Pre, the town flourished, becoming a critical service hub and a popular rest stop between Austin and San Antonio. The rail depot drove everything.

From Du Pre to Buda: The Widows’ Legacy

The name “Du Pre” lasted only six years. By 1887, postal authorities needed a change to avoid confusion with another Texas town. The new name they settled on? Buda.

The most beloved and enduring explanation is that “Buda” is a nod to the Spanish word Viuda (widow). Local tradition says two widows cooked for travelers at the popular Carrington Hotel (sometimes called the “Buda House”).

Whether it was a whispered plea or an honor to the hotel’s cooks, the sequence is clear:

  • 1881: Born as the rail-driven town of Du Pre.
  • 1887: Renamed Buda and cemented its reputation as a booming rail stop.
  • Today: The legacy endures, connecting our past to The Roundabout’s future.

Full Circle: The Rail Story Anchors Our Future

For decades, Buda was defined by the train. Even after the depot was taken out of service in 1961 and removed from the town in the early 1980s, the history never truly left.

Today, that vibrant Du Pre/Buda rail heritage is coming home in two extraordinary ways:

  1. The Historic Depot Returns Downtown: The original depot building—long gone from the tracks—is being restored by the City and EDC as a historical anchor right near the active rail line, celebrating Buda’s origin story.
  2. Historic Cabooses Arrive at The Roundabout: We are thrilled to announce that we have secured three vintage cabooses from the same private collector who preserved the depot!

These aren’t just artifacts; they are massive pieces of our town’s DNA. Estimated to be from the early 1900s, these cabooses are scheduled for delivery to The Roundabout site in December 2025.

At The Roundabout, we aren’t just putting them on display. We are giving them new life—creatively repurposing them as a focal point for our gathering spot. They will provide story, shade, and undeniable character to a project designed entirely around community use.

The town that began with the humble plea, “Do, pray, give us a depot,” is now celebrating its rail roots by connecting the past to the present:

  • The historic Depot anchors Downtown Buda.
  • The historic Cabooses will anchor community life at The Roundabout in West Buda.

They link the original rail-side town of Du Pre directly to the modern City of Buda and to the vibrant, next chapter we are building together.

West Buda Is Getting a New Neighborhood Hub—And It’s Nothing Like the Strip Mall Down the Road

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For years, West Buda residents have faced the same choice: drive into Austin or Kyle for dinner, errands, and weekend plans, or make do with what’s nearby. That’s about to change.

Construction is just starting to kickoff at The Roundabout in Buda, a $27 million development designed around a simple idea: give families a reason to stay local. We’re talking local restaurants with real patios. Shops owned by Texans. Over a mile of connected trails linking neighborhoods to playgrounds, green space, and places worth walking to.

This isn’t another cookie-cutter retail center. The Roundabout is a public-private partnership with the City of Buda and the Buda Economic Development Corporation—built intentionally to create a neighborhood gathering place, not just a parking lot with storefronts.

The project is already 50% leased, with a tenant mix focused on restaurants, entertainment, health and wellness, and professional services that complement each other rather than compete. Phase 1 is on track for late 2026, with full completion by the end of 2027.

West Buda is growing fast. The Roundabout is being built to grow with it.

Amanda Cutshall covered The Roundabout in Buda for Community Impact—and the story made the cover of the November print edition. Read the full article here →