UnconventionalATX: Austin Convention Center Redevelopment & Expansion

Basic Information

Project Type

infrastructure

Building Use

mixed use

Zoning

Central Business District (CBD)

Lot Size

14.1 acres

Size & Capacity

Floors

5

Height

320 ft

Parking Spaces

1,685

Square Footage

Total Square Footage

1,358,099 sq ft

Timeline

Construction Start

5/1/2025

Expected Completion

12/31/2028

First Discovered

2/18/2026

Last Covered

3/11/2026

Articles Published

2

Financial

Total Construction Cost

$1,600,000,000

Features & Design

Certifications

• Zero Carbon
• LEED Gold

Amenities

• public art program
• outdoor event space
• reopened street grid through 2nd & 3rd Streets
• indoor-outdoor design
• walking connections to Waterloo Greenway

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