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Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe in Austin, TX
1211 W Riverside Drive, Austin, TX, 78704
Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 1211 W Riverside Drive, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2022 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $815K across about 2,632 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $815K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,632 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $310/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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7 days after the preceding date shown.
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31 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe
Sardis Development registered a $815,000 renovation project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for 1211 W Riverside Drive in Austin. The work involves a tenant finish-out for a small restaurant or coffee shop within a mixed-use building, covering 2,632 square feet. The filing identifies the project as Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe, associated with The Loren on Lady Bird Lake - Riverside & Lamar.
The site is located in the Zilker neighborhood of Travis County, near Lady Bird Lake. Rhode Partners served as the design firm of record for this privately funded project. Construction was scheduled to begin in August 2022, following plan review completion in July 2022. The estimated cost of $310 per square foot places this renovation above the county median for similar work types.
Construction Status and Record
TDLR completed plan review in July 2022 and construction was scheduled to finish in September 2022; TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The registration status is listed as Review Complete. This project is one of several renovation filings in the immediate area, including work at West Austin Park and 501 Congress.
City of Austin permit records show four permits on file at this street address, issued between July 2024 and June 2025. These include three electrical permits and one building permit, with specific descriptions for installing illuminated channel letters and interior finish-out work. The presence of recent permits suggests ongoing or completed activity at the location, distinct from the initial 2022 registration timeline.
Rhode Partners has other registered projects across Texas, including large apartment developments in San Antonio and Lubbock. This Austin project is smaller in scale compared to those, focusing on a specific tenant space rather than a full building development. The surrounding area features a mix of residential and commercial uses, with a median household income of $97,160 according to Census estimates for the ZIP code.
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Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1211 W Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $815K covering 2,632 sq ft. Sardis Development is the property owner and Rhode Partners is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 25, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Loren on Lady Bird Lake open?
The TDLR record has not yet recorded a final inspection. While construction was scheduled for late 2022, the public record does not confirm the current operational status or opening date of the business.
Who is the developer of this project?
Sardis Development is the owner and developer of record for this renovation project. Rhode Partners is listed as the design firm of record for the tenant finish-out work.
What is the cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $815,000 for 2,632 square feet, resulting in a cost of $310 per square foot. This figure is above the Travis County median for similar renovation filings.
Where is the project located?
The project is at 1211 W Riverside Drive, Austin, TX 78704. It is situated in the Zilker neighborhood within Travis County, near Lady Bird Lake and other local attractions.
What type of work is being done?
The scope of work is described as a tenant finish-out for a small restaurant or coffee shop. It is classified as a renovation or alteration project on private land.
What is Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe?
Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe is a renovation/alteration project at 1211 W Riverside Drive in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Tenant finish out for small restaurant/coffee shop
Is Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe open in Austin?
Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 2022 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe located?
Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe is located at 1211 W Riverside Drive, Austin, TX, 78704, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe?
Sardis Development is the property owner/developer of record for Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe?
Rhode Partners is the design firm of record for Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe cost and how big is it?
Riverside & Lamar Mixed Use - Cafe has an estimated construction value of $815K and approximately 2,632 square feet (about $310/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Tenant finish out for small restaurant/coffee shop
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.
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1211 W Riverside Drive, Austin, TX, 78704
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