City of Irving | City Council Work Session October 29, 2026 | Executive Session Action

At the City of Irving City Council work session on October 29, 2026, council discussed proposals submitted through an RFP for the Second Street project. A council member expressed a preference for Arcadia, and staff understood the direction to be to begin negotiations with the firm. Council also requested further review of Arcadia’s denser 2B concept as an alternative to a primarily residential plan, including possible commercial or retail space and site visits to comparable developments. No contract award, dollar amount, or formal vote was identified in the transcript.

Council members differed on whether the project should include commercial uses. One member favored front-facing retail and raised the possibility of a public-private partnership or subsidy; others questioned commercial viability and preferred no commercial component. Staff was asked to refine the concept and provide information to support further consideration. The discussion did not establish a final decision on the commercial component.