Projects/Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative Phase 1

Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative Phase 1

Congress Avenue between Cesar Chavez Street and 7th Street, Austin, TX

under construction

Basic Information

Project Type
mixed use
Building Use
mixed use

Size & Capacity

Parking Spaces
-37

Square Footage

Timeline

Construction Start
1/30/2026
Expected Completion
6/30/2027
Completion Year
2027
First Discovered
2/6/2026
Last Covered
2/14/2026
Articles Published
2

Financial

Total Construction Cost
$130,000,000

Features & Design

Amenities
  • expanded sidewalks
  • pedestrian amenity zones
  • protected bike lanes
  • enhanced street-tree zones
  • turn lanes
  • programmable storefront activation zones
  • sidewalk cafes / display racks