Shaped by resident input and aligned with the Amarillo Comprehensive Plan, the vision focuses on enhancing infrastructure, celebrating cultural identity, and fostering safety and development.
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Planning Department
Simms Municipal Building
Second Floor
808 S. Buchanan
P.O. Box 1971
Amarillo, TX 79101 -
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Discover the vision for Barrio
Barrio is a key part of Amarillo’s long-range planning. These plans drive positive change by targeting public investment and uniting the community. Created with input from residents, they shape our neighborhood’s future as part of the Amarillo Comprehensive Plan. Explore ongoing projects and the collective efforts enhancing the Barrio community.
Featured Projects
- SE 10th Avenue Streetscape — Multi-modal redesign for safety and accessibility, construction began November 2024.
- La Plazita Pocket Park — Public plaza for community events, coming soon.
Focus Areas and Goals
- Infrastructure: Enhance alleys, promote multimodal transportation.
- Neighborhood Identity: Celebrate culture, define neighborhood boundaries, establish gateways, boost social capital.
- Non-Residential Areas: Improve aesthetics, update land use, support infill development, provide business education.
- Neighborhood Health: Expand healthcare options, encourage better nutrition.
- Safety: Strengthen crime prevention, improve traffic safety, and enhance partnerships with law enforcement.
- Residential Development: Improve residential aesthetics, increase development potential, and attract new residents.
barrio board member roster
- Teresa Kennedy – President
- Raul David Rosas – Vice President
- Yadira Gracia – Secretary
- Christina Gamboa – Treasurer
- John Betancourt
- Edith DiTomasso
- David Martinez
- Angela Garcia
- R.J. Soleyjacks
- Rosie Powell
- Laurie Roybal
- Robert Ruiz
- Celia Garcia
- Rebecca Hansen
- Eric Wise