CITY
City of Joshua continues expanding , growing
The city of Joshua , dating back to around 1867 , has a population of 8,700 residents covering more than 6.5 square miles .
While still small , the city is poised for growth that has been in the planning stages for years . More and more large tracks of land are selling off and making way for both residential and commercial development .
City Manager Mike Peacock , who has been employed with the city since 2008 , said that the expectation of future growth is happening with multiple residential developments as well as commercial . In the past few years , the city has welcomed several new restaurants and businesses both on Texas 174 and downtown along Main Street . Upgrades in parking have also been installed downtown to accommodate guests .
Multiple single family developments are under construction as well as new phases in Cooper Valley , Mockingbird Hills , Joshua Crossing and Joshua Meadows that will continue to add to the numbers of residents that call Joshua home . Commercial development is headed up by the City Economic Development Director Molly Martin , who maintains a focus on commercial development and quality of life living .
Some of the newest businsseses include Brick House Grill , Lavish Nails & Spa , Worth Steel Fabrication , Texas Home and Garden , Universetea of Joshua , Wildflowers Wellness Spa Salon , The Shoppes on Broadway , McDonald ’ s , Three Rivers Coffee and Deep Rorts Family Salon .
For information , visit the city website at cityofjoshuatx . us or contact Peacock at 817-558-7447 .
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