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Momentum on Main: Inside the coalition fighting for downtown McAllen’s future
By Alexandrea Bailey at MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· July 10, 2026
· 9 min read
Bert Guerra, James Alexander, Aziz Showery and Sandra Herrera-Walker are seen during a meeting of the business of bar owners in McAllen ’s downtown sector as they discuss Mend Collaborative’s ongoing revitalization plan at the Flying Walrus Wednesday, July 1,2026. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor...
Key takeaway Their latest discussions have been influenced by a public survey hosted by Mend Collaborative, an urban planning firm contracted by the city for roughly $50,000 to develop a plan to “revitalize” downtown.
Why this matters in The McAllen
The HeART of McAllen Association's efforts to revitalize downtown McAllen come at a critical time for the city's economic development. As the association works to ensure the city follows through on its investment plans, the fate of 17th Street and its surrounding businesses hangs in the balance. The city's previous crackdown on downtown businesses, including permit revocations and increased citations, has already had a significant impact on the local economy. The association's goal of saving the district and restoring it to its former vibrancy will require careful collaboration with city leaders and a commitment to seeing the revitalization plan through to completion. With the Mend Collaborative's plan still in development, the community will be watching closely to see how the city allocates its resources and whether the investment will be enough to restore downtown McAllen to its former glory.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? Bert Guerra, James Alexander, Aziz Showery and Sandra Herrera-Walker are seen during a meeting of the business of bar owners in McAllen’s downtown sector as they discuss Mend Collaborative’s ongoing revitalization plan at the Flying Walrus Wednesday, July 1,2026. (Delcia Lopez | dlopez@themonitor...
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