Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative Phase 1
Congress Avenue between Cesar Chavez & 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
- 7/31/2027
- Completion Year
- 2027
- First Discovered
- 2/4/2026
- Last Covered
- 2/6/2026
- Articles Published
- 2
Financial
- Total Construction Cost
- $130,000,000
- Financing Amount
- $13,000,000
Features & Design
- Amenities
- widened sidewalks
- improved pedestrian zones
- upgraded bikeway barriers
- increased tree canopy
- street greenery
- possible pedestrian plaza
Internal Notes
The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative aims to revitalize Congress Avenue as a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly corridor, enhancing connectivity and community engagement.
Developers
Related Articles
- Congress Avenue Revamp Begins in Austin
2/6/2026
Phase 1 of Congress Avenue's revitalization from Cesar Chavez to 7th Street is underway.