A new chapter is taking root in Kyle with the opening of Sprouts Farmers Market. On Friday, October 10, the 23,000 square foot natural grocery store officially opened, becoming the anchor retail tenant in the 138-acre Brick and Mortar District.
Located at the corner of FM 1626 and Kohlers Crossing, the Brick and Mortar District is a mixed use development that blends homes, shops, offices, parks, and trails into one connected neighborhood.
Now that Sprouts is open, development is entering a dynamic new phase. Work is nearly complete on three new connecting roads: Avenue A, Heroes Memorial Drive, and the Cromwell Drive extension. These will make it easier to get around, safer to walk, and more enjoyable to explore. Avenue A will even add a fun new gathering spot for City of Kyle events and celebrations.
One of Avenue A’s most distinctive features is its partially brick paved roadway. The brick is not just decorative. It acts as a visual cue that pedestrians and cyclists are welcome. It helps slow traffic at critical points and can be closed for celebrations connected to nearby La Verde and Heroes Memorial Park. In fact, this coming weekend Avenue A will be activated as a Touch a Truck for kids and families at 2025 City Fest.
The Cultural Trail is another key component. It threads through the district, stitching together the two parks and eventually connecting to the Sports Complex. Over 100 trees and 3,000 plants are being added to the area, part of a nearly one million dollar investment in green infrastructure.
The surrounding shopping center is fully leased with food favorites The Toasted Yolk, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Taco Clem, and Playa Bowls. Lifestyle and fitness stops like Burn Bootcamp, Perspire Sauna, and Skip’s Liquor create a deliberate mix of everyday retail, service amenities, and places to relax and socialize.
The Brick and Mortar District is being developed in partnership with Plum Creek Development Partners and Momark Development, two longtime leaders in the growth of the broader Plum Creek community. Their collaboration with the City of Kyle and the Plum Creek TIRZ Number 2 has helped bring key infrastructure, parks, and amenities to life in the district.
“Our goal was never just to build roads. We set out to create connections, linking our community and visitors to the Brick and Mortar District, nearby shopping and dining, the school’s performing arts center, two award winning parks, and our future Sportsplex,” said Victoria Vargas, the City of Kyle’s Economic Development Administrator. “This project is about building spaces that bring people together and reflect the kind of city we’re becoming, connected, vibrant, and designed for people.”
Residents are encouraged to explore the new streets, walk the trail, visit Sprouts, and help shape the life of this emerging district in the weeks and months ahead.
