Under construction📋Project Registered🔧 Renovation/Alteration💵 This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.

COOKBOOK CAFE

710 W. CÉSAR CHÁVEZ ST. Unit 120, Austin, TX 78701, Austin, TX, 78701

COOKBOOK CAFE is a renovation/alteration project at 710 W. CÉSAR CHÁVEZ ST. Unit 120, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Currently under construction. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M.

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📊Project Metrics

TDLR #EABPRJB7806645
$1.0M
Project Value
Square Feet
Cost/SqFt
6 months
Duration
Registered:Feb 22, 2017
Start:Mar 1, 2017
Target:Sep 1, 2017
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Project Registered

Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase

COOKBOOK CAFE is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 710 W. CÉSAR CHÁVEZ ST. Unit 120, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M. AUSTIN PUBLIC LIBRARY is the property owner and LAKE | FLATO ARCHITECTS is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 22, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is COOKBOOK CAFE?

COOKBOOK CAFE is a renovation/alteration project at 710 W. CÉSAR CHÁVEZ ST. Unit 120 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Cookbook is a tenant improvement, creating a 3,500 sq ftrestaurant in the lease space of the New Austin Central

Is COOKBOOK CAFE open in Austin?

COOKBOOK CAFE is currently under construction in Austin, TX. Its current TDLR status is "Project Registered".

Where is COOKBOOK CAFE located?

COOKBOOK CAFE is located at 710 W. CÉSAR CHÁVEZ ST. Unit 120, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of COOKBOOK CAFE?

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

Who is the architect or design firm for COOKBOOK CAFE?

LAKE | FLATO ARCHITECTS is the design firm of record for COOKBOOK CAFE, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does COOKBOOK CAFE cost and how big is it?

COOKBOOK CAFE has an estimated construction value of $1.0M, based on its TDLR filing.

📋Scope of Work

Cookbook is a tenant improvement, creating a 3,500 sq ftrestaurant in the lease space of the New Austin Central

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.

📅Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
February 22, 2017
Construction Start
March 1, 2017
Expected Completion
September 1, 2017

📅Project Timeline

Filed

Feb 22, 2017

Review Complete

Inspection Complete

Closed

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TDLR ID: EABPRJB7806645

Design Firm

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Lake Flato Archtiects
47 projects · $512.0M
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JONATHAN BENSON SMITH 311 THIRD STREET, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78205
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