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NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY

710 W. CESAR CHAVEZ, Austin, TX 78702, Austin, TX, 78702

NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY is a new construction project at 710 W. CESAR CHAVEZ, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Dec 2015). The project has an estimated value of $89.0M.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #EABPRJB3813700
$89.0M
Project Value
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Square Feet
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Cost/SqFt
2y 5mo
Duration
Registered:May 14, 2013
Start:Jul 1, 2013
Target:Dec 1, 2015
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Inspection Complete

Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure

NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY is a New Construction project located at 710 W. CESAR CHAVEZ, Austin, TX 78702 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $89.0M. AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY is the property owner and LAKE FLATO & SHEPLEY BULFINCH JOINT VENT is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 14, 2013.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY?

NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY is a new construction project at 710 W. CESAR CHAVEZ in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The New Central Library for the City of Austin will be approx. 200K of occupied space on 6 levels above grade wi

Is NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY open in Austin?

Construction on NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY is complete โ€” TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Dec 2015. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY located?

NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY is located at 710 W. CESAR CHAVEZ, Austin, TX, 78702, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY?

AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY is the property owner/developer of record for NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY?

LAKE FLATO & SHEPLEY BULFINCH JOINT VENT is the design firm of record for NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY cost and how big is it?

NEW CENTRAL LIBRARY has an estimated construction value of $89.0M, based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

The New Central Library for the City of Austin will be approx. 200K of occupied space on 6 levels above grade wi

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
May 14, 2013
Inspection Complete
December 1, 2015
Construction Start
July 1, 2013
Expected Completion
December 1, 2015

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

May 14, 2013

Review Complete

Inspection Complete

Dec 1, 2015

Closed

๐Ÿ“Location & Views

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