Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Collective East
7000 Johnny Morris Road, Austin, TX, 78724
Collective East is a new construction project at 7000 Johnny Morris Road, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish May 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $2.5M across about 45,778 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.5M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 45,778 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $55/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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122 days after the preceding date shown.
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242 days after the preceding date shown.
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97 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Collective East
Collective East is a new construction project in the Colony Park neighborhood of Austin, comprising three single-story cold dark shell buildings with mezzanines. The site at 7000 Johnny Morris Road covers 45,778 sq ft and was registered with TDLR in May 2025. Arabon Real Estate owns the project, which is privately funded for private use.
The scope of work includes Buildings 1, 2, and 3, designed by Dick Clark + Associates. The estimated cost is $2,500,000, equating to $55 per sq ft. Construction was scheduled to begin in September 2025 and finish in May 2026, a build window of 242 days.
Project Status and Context
TDLR completed plan review in August 2026. Although the completion date on the filing has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Compared to 6,768 new construction filings in Travis County, this project's cost is above the county median of $1,000,000. Its size of 45,778 sq ft is larger than the county median of 12,000 sq ft. The cost per square foot of $55 is below the county median of $125. The scheduled build window is close to the county median of 304 days.
Dick Clark + Associates has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $26,700,000, including Workbench and Riverside Condominiums in Austin. City of Austin permit records show 12 permits on file at this street address, issued between September 2025 and July 2026. These include plumbing, building, and electrical permits with declared valuations totaling $2,250,000.
The project is situated in a ZIP code with a population of about 29,326 and a median household income of $76,906. Nearby businesses include Neighborhood Baptist Church and HooDoo Studio. A Facebook post described The Collective East as a hub for visionaries and entrepreneurs. The site is near other registered projects like the Colony Park Health & Wellness Center.
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Collective East is a New Construction project located at 7000 Johnny Morris Road, Austin, TX 78724 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.5M covering 45,778 sq ft. Arabon Real Estate is the property owner and Dick Clark + Associates is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 2, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Collective East open for business?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. While a Facebook post describes it as a hub for entrepreneurs, the construction record does not confirm an opening date or operational status.
Who is the developer of Collective East?
Arbon Real Estate is the owner and developer of record. The design firm is Dick Clark + Associates, and the registered accessibility specialist is David C Deming.
What is the total size of the project?
The project includes three buildings totaling 45,778 sq ft. The estimated cost is $2,500,000, which calculates to $55 per square foot.
Where is Collective East located?
It is located at 7000 Johnny Morris Road in the Colony Park neighborhood of Austin, Texas. The site is in Travis County and outside the FEMA floodplain.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered in May 2025. Plan review was completed in August 2026, but a final inspection has not yet been recorded.
What is Collective East?
Collective East is a new construction project at 7000 Johnny Morris Road in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Work includes three single-story cold dark shell buildings with mezzanines (1,2 & 3).
Is Collective East open in Austin?
Collective East was scheduled to finish construction in May 2026 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.
Who is the owner or developer of Collective East?
Arabon Real Estate is the property owner/developer of record for Collective East, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Collective East?
Dick Clark + Associates is the design firm of record for Collective East, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Collective East cost and how big is it?
Collective East has an estimated construction value of $2.5M and approximately 45,778 square feet (about $55/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Work includes three single-story cold dark shell buildings with mezzanines (1,2 & 3).
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.
Location & views
7000 Johnny Morris Road, Austin, TX, 78724
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