Downtown Plan Online Engagement Tool Now Available Published on May 22, 2026 Online engagement tools, as part of the Downtown Merriam Master Plan process, are now live. These tools give residents, business owners, property owners, and visitors an opportunity to help shape the future of Downtown Merriam. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, City News, Community Development, Downtown
City Council Taps Shockey Consulting to Create Downtown Master Plan Published on March 18, 2026 The Merriam City Council voted last week to hire Shockey Consulting to create a Downtown Master Plan, kicking off an intensive community engagement phase aimed at shaping the area’s future. Tagged as: , City Council, City News, Community Development, Downtown
Merriam Creating Downtown Master Plan to Shape the Future Published on December 18, 2025 Downtown Merriam has long been a place of small-town character, homegrown businesses, and local pride. But for years, development in this area has been limited by significant floodplain constraints and aging infrastructure. Now, we're looking toward the future—with your help. Tagged as: , City Council, City News, Community Development, Downtown
Merriam Dr. Property Removal Supports Long-Term Flood Mitigation Plans Published on October 29, 2025 On Tuesday, Denton Excavating began removal of three properties along Merriam Drive. These properties were purchased by the City in 2024 during open sessions of the City Council (March 25, 2024 and July 22, 2024). On July 14, 2025, the Council awarded the demolition bid to Denton Excavating, a Merriam-based company. Tagged as: , City Council, City News, Community Development, Downtown, Environment
New Community Improvement District Begins Oct. 1 Published on September 30, 2025 As part of the ongoing Merriam Grand Station and Merriam Grand Marketplace redevelopment, the City of Merriam will begin collecting a 1% Community Improvement District (CID) sales tax on October 1, 2025, to support the revitalization efforts. Tagged as: , Business & Economy, City Council, City News, Community Development
Apply for a Free Driveway with City Grant Published on November 05, 2024 Low-income-qualified residents can now apply for a Residential Driveway Grant. The grant pays 100% to replace or repair severely damaged or gravel driveways. Tagged as: , City News, Community Development
Milestone Business Anniversaries! Published on February 14, 2024 The City of Merriam sends a big shoutout of congratulations to all the incredible Merriam businesses marking milestones in the 1st quarter of 2024! These business-versaries stand as testaments to the dedication and commitment these businesses have shown toward fostering a vibrant community. Tagged as: , , Business & Economy, City News, Community Development, Honors & Awards
City's Residential Grant Applications Now Open Published on January 10, 2024 Now's the time to apply for a City grant! Merriam City Councilmembers are investing more than $635,000 in grant and rebate programs this year. Tagged as: , City News, Community Development
COVID-19 Retail Storefront Property Tax Relief Act Published on March 15, 2023 In June 2022, bipartisan House Bill 2136 was signed into law, investing $50 million to help small businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Retail Storefront Property Tax Relief Program is still available to provide financial assistance to certain businesses impacted by COVID-19 related shutdowns and restrictions during tax years 2020 and 2021. Tagged as: , , Business & Economy, Community Development
Moving Merriam Forward Published on August 31, 2022 Many changes are coming across Merriam as the City moves forward on several construction projects over the next several years.All of these projects support major goals of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. The Comp Plan is used to guide growth and development in Merriam through the year 2040.Learn more about all these major projects happening in our Just Right city! Tagged as: , City News, Community Development, Downtown