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Transformation Park

Community Development is committed to improving the community, alleviating poverty, and finding lasting solutions to homelessness.

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  • CONTACT INFORMATION
  • Community Development Office Location
    Simms Municipal Building
    808 S Buchanan St
    First Floor
    Amarillo, TX 79101
  • Office Hours:
    Monday – Friday
    8:30 am – 4:30 pm

About transformation Park

Transformation Park is a collaborative public-private effort in Amarillo, Texas, focused on supporting members of the unhoused community. The site includes 45 small houses with the capacity to house up to 70 individuals and is planning to add a day center to provide essential services and resources.

While the City of Amarillo is a partner in this initiative, it does not manage or oversee daily operations. The City owns the property and leases it to Transformation Park for a nominal fee. The facility is fully operated by Transformation Park, a nonprofit organization that oversees shelter operations, programming, and resident support.

The goal of Transformation Park is to provide a safe, inclusive, and low-barrier environment where individuals can begin the transition out of homelessness. The organization values and serves all people, regardless of background or beliefs, and is committed to empowering residents through compassion, collaboration, and innovation.

Transformation Park will serve as a multi-use center that includes a day center, an outdoor safe space night shelter, and community cabins for those transitioning to permanent housing. All shelter areas will offer access to restrooms, showers, pet kennels, laundry services, meals, and classrooms for educational programming.

City of Amarillo’s Contributions to Transformation Park

The City of Amarillo plays a supportive role in this initiative by providing assistance and serving as a collaborative resource. With a longstanding commitment to supporting the unhoused community, our Community Development Department sees this as a meaningful opportunity to contribute, while respecting and preserving Transformation Park’s identity as an independent, nonprofit-led project.

Community Development Resources

The Community Development Department and Transformation Park will serve as partners, working together to support individuals experiencing homelessness. As a key connection point, the Coming Home Outreach Team will help guide individuals to Transformation Park, where they can access shelter and basic necessities. When Transformation Park residents are ready to move toward permanent housing, Transformation Park will refer them to the Community Development Department to explore available housing options and supportive services. This partnership ensures a seamless continuum of care, from immediate needs to long-term stability.

While the City contributes to this initiative, we want to emphasize that daily operations, security, and resident services are fully managed by the Transformation Park nonprofit.

Transformation Park Nonprofit’s Role

As the leading organization of this initiative, the Transformation Park nonprofit is responsible for:

Facility Operations and Management

Daily Management: The Transformation Park nonprofit organization provides the overall management of the facility, including staging, programming, and daily property upkeep.

Service Provision

Resident Support: They provide essential services such as case management, job training, healthcare access, and housing support to empower residents toward self-sufficiency.

Security Measures

Safety Protocols: The organization is implementing and overseeing all aspects of its advanced security measures to ensure a secure environment for all. This includes onsite security staff, an entrance metal detector and baggage scanner, and a robust security camera system throughout the facility.

The “Hub” Day Center

The Day Center will serve as a central resource hub for individuals experiencing homelessness, including those staying at the drop-in shelter and Cabin Community. It will be open to anyone seeking assistance, with the Transformation Park team providing connections to essential services and support.

Currently, this temporary facility — known as “The Hub” — is owned and operated by Transformation Park. It includes temporary shelter space, restrooms, and office space for staff. It will serve in this role until the new Joe and Laura Street Day Center is constructed, which is expected to be completed in approximately 24 months. At that time, the City’s Community Development Department will relocate to the new building to support long-term housing transitions for residents.

Services and Operations

Case Management and Resource Assistance: Helping individuals secure important documents such as identification and Social Security cards.

Healthcare Access and Job Training: In collaboration with local partners, The Hub connects individuals with medical services, mental health support, and employment resources.

The City of Amarillo is proud to be part of this collaborative effort by embedding its Community Development Department into the Day Center operation, helping ensure a smoother path from shelter to permanent housing for residents of Transformation Park.

Public Engagement and Inquiries

The City of Amarillo and Transformation Park encourage community involvement and support for this vital initiative. Here’s how you can engage and get involved:

City of Amarillo Community Development Department

Address: Simms Municipal Building, 808 S Buchanan St, First Floor, Amarillo, TX 79101

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Operational Questions (services, volunteering, daily operations, security): For inquiries about the day-to-day operations, services provided, or security measures, contact the Transformation Park nonprofit directly:

Website: mytransformationpark.com

Phone: 806-378-9009

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City of Amarillo: Property Taxes Rebated Per Year by Agreement Type 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts of property taxes rebated per year over the last five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. There were no Chapter 380 property tax rebates in the first two years listed. The total amount increased slightly each year, with a more significant increase in the most recent year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Chapter 311 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$574,947 

$591,249 

$821,350 

Chapter 380 

$0 

$0 

$37,387 

$39,172 

$61,013 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the amount of property taxes rebated in the past five fiscal years, broken down by agreement type. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. For each fiscal year there is vertical column, comprised of two stacked columns, each of which representing the different agreement types. 

City of Amarillo: Number of Tax Abatements Granted Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The 2020/21 and 2021/22 fiscal years each had four active abatements, 2022/23 had five, and 2023/24 and 2024/25 each had seven. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Active Abatements Per Year 

4 

4 

5 

7 

7 

Presentation 

The bar chart shows the number of businesses that received a tax abatement from the City of Amarillo in the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the number of active abatements each year. Each year has one column, with the height indicating number of active abatements in that year.

Amount of Taxes Abated Per Year 

Overview 

The chart shows the dollar amounts abated over the past five fiscal years from Chapter 312 tax abatement agreements. Each fiscal year shows a larger dollar amount abated, with minor growth over the first three years, a higher increase in the fourth year, and minor growth again in the fifth year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Taxes Abated by City of Amarillo 

$510,061 

$623,017 

$679,849 

$965,261 

$1,143,899 

Total Abated by All Entities Including City of Amarillo 

$1,569,512 

$1,926,332 

$2,103,099 

$2,884,936 

$2,959,496 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount of taxes abated over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount abated. The bar representing taxes abated by the City of Amarillo is sightly offset to the side of the bar representing the amount abated by all participating tax entities for each fiscal year. This shows that the amount abated by the City of Amarillo is a part of the total amount abated by all entities.

City of Amarillo: Taxes Rebated Per Year by Type 

Overview 

This chart shows the dollar amounts rebated by the City of Amarillo from economic development incentive agreements over the past five fiscal years. Each year is broken down by rebate type, including property tax rebates, hotel occupancy tax rebates, and sales tax rebates. Each fiscal year shows a slight increase in total dollars rebated, with a more drastic increase in the most recent fiscal year. 

Values 

Numerical values presented on the image: 

 

Fiscal Year 2020/2021 

Fiscal Year 2021/2022 

Fiscal Year 2022/2023 

Fiscal Year 2023/2024 

Fiscal Year 2024/2025 

Property Tax Rebates 

$533,080 

$547,426 

$612,334 

$630,421 

$882,363 

Hotel Occupancy Tax Rebates 

$686,747 

$753,112 

$794,828 

$871,423 

$808,348 

Sales Tax Rebates 

$0 

$21,046 

$55,528 

$45,881 

$368,716 

 

Presentation 

The bar chart represents the amount rebated by the City of Amarillo for each type of tax rebate over the past five fiscal years. The horizontal axis shows each of the past five fiscal years and the vertical axis shows the dollar amount rebated. The different rebate types are stacked vertically in each fiscal year, with the height representing the total dollar amount rebated.