In the Tall City, the Sky’s the Limit!
Anchoring the Tall City, Midland's downtown is home to the most impressive skylines in West Texas along with our central business district, Centennial Park, the Bush Convention Center, the Omni Midland Hotel, the Tapestry Hotel, and much more.
Downtown Midland has been a long-time favorite of both Midlanders and visitors as the destination for both work and play. Community favorites such as the Yucca Theater and Centennial Park accompany the impressive Bush Convention Center and a large (and growing) list of locally owned and operated businesses. The Omni Midland Hotel and the Tapestry Hotel will soon join this booming area offering more than just a place to rest your head.
Midland Development Corporation and Downtown Midland
The Midland City Council, along with the Midland community, have indicated that revitalizing downtown Midland is a priority in growing the city. Downtown is the economic heart of the city, anchored by major employers including Diamondback Energy, ConocoPhillips, and Permian Resources. Downtown represents $67.3M in property values per city block, more than triple the value in other areas of Midland.
Omni Midland Hotel
In 2023, the Western United Life Building was demolished, and the MDC and City of Midland issued a joint request for proposals for a project to redevelop the now-vacant city block downtown. Located beside Centennial Park and adjacent to the Bush Convention Center, this block is key to downtown redevelopment. A selection committee made up of MDC board members and city council members reviewed proposals received, and selected the project presented by Midland Downtown Renaissance, LP, a group backed by local investors and foundations. The project, now branded as Omni Midland, will bring crucial amenities to downtown, including 143 hotel rooms, retail and restaurant space, ballroom and meeting space, and an 800-space parking garage.
In 2025, the Omni moved forward with construction plans and the announcement of adding Bob’s Chop House to its amenities. Groundbreaking is anticipated for march 2026, with completion in 2027.
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The Western United Life Building
In 2018, the Midland Development Corporation purchased the block where the Western United Life Building sat vacant and alone. Renovation was not feasible, so in 2023, the building and the remaining structures on the block were demolished to make room for something new for both Midlanders and visitors to enjoy.
To learn more about the Western United Life Building, please read our research on the building's history.
After the building was demolished, the MDC and the City of Midland issued a request for proposals for a project that would align with the goals of revitalizing downtown Midland. In January 2024, the MDC and the City of Midland entered into an agreement with Midland Downtown Renaissance to bring Hotel Santa Rita to life.
Midland Tapestry Hilton Hotel
Downtown Midland has been on a path of growth for several years now. With an uptick in events and programming held in the area to join the business culture of the Central Business District, downtown is busier than ever. Visitors to Downtown Midland are seeking quality accommodations to use while visiting our community’s Bush Convention Center and Centennial Park.
The Midland Tapestry Hilton Hotel will bring 80 rooms to downtown Midland, offering more options for visitors and locals. With these additional rooms, downtown Midland will also see a new upscale restaurant and bar, a fitness center, and a market pantry.
The total project will be 34,000 square feet and includes extensive renovations to the existing structure and new construction of a six-floor structure.
As a type A development corporation, the Midland Development Corporation can use funds for site improvements for qualifying projects like this one.
2024 Downtown Masterplan
In December 2023, the MDC board of directors and the Midland City Council approved a scope of work for a new downtown master plan, with work to be completed by Parkhill. The most recent downtown master plan was completed in 2007. With that plan’s major initiatives completed, a new master plan is needed to guide a holistic vision for downtown.
The completed plan can be viewed here.
Questions
Any other questions may be directed to the MDC executive director at sharris@midlandtxedc.com.
