Leander will locate City Hall inside Northline development as the project's first office tenant

February 14, 2026

Leander will move its municipal offices into the Northline development, city leaders announced, making City Hall the first confirmed office tenant in the project. Officials say locating the government in the new complex will provide a visible civic presence at the heart of the development.

Northline sits north of Austin and is planned as a mixed-use center with retail, residential, and office components intended to function like a downtown for Leander. The project has been pitched as a way to concentrate services and commerce in a walkable core as the suburb grows.

City leaders and the development team finalized terms for the municipal space, and officials described the agreement as a milestone for the overall plan. The municipal move creates an anchor tenant that officials hope will attract other commercial and civic users.

Municipal services based in City Hall will be easier for residents to reach, supporters say, because the development emphasizes pedestrian access and central parking. Leaders expect the site to host routine city business as well as public meetings, making it a focal point for community activity.

Officials framed the decision as part of a broader strategy to guide growth and concentrate investments in infrastructure and amenities. Developers welcomed the commitment, noting that a public-sector tenant can speed leasing interest and give momentum to construction phases yet to come.

Leander will continue to market other commercial spaces within Northline to private tenants, and the city will outline a timeline for the physical move and any building upgrades. Residents can follow council updates and project notices as the city and developer proceed with next steps.