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BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design in Austin, TX
11920 Wilson Parke Avenue, Austin, TX, 78726
BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design is a renovation/alteration project at 11920 Wilson Parke Avenue, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Apr 2028. The project has an estimated value of $40.0M across about 35,804 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $40.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 35,804 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.12K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 years
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61 days after the preceding date shown.
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70 days after the preceding date shown.
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731 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design
Travis County is renovating the BCP Visitor Center at 11920 Wilson Parke Avenue in Austin, a project valued at $40,000,000. The scope includes remodeling the first floor and atrium of the existing 3-story office building, alongside the construction of new structures such as a 3-story observation tower, amphitheater, and playground. The total square footage for the project is 35,804 sq ft.
The design firm of record is Jackson & McElhaney Architects, who are overseeing the renovation and landscape design. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is A Leslie Marrero. The project involves public funds and public land, marking it as a significant civic investment in the Travis County area.
Construction Timeline and Status
TDLR completed plan review in January 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in April 2028, with work starting April 2026. The current TDLR status is Review Complete. This timeline reflects a scheduled build window of 731 days, which is longer than the county median of 98 days for similar renovation and alteration filings.
The estimated cost of $40,000,000 places this project in the top quarter of estimated costs for renovation and alteration types in Travis County. The cost per square foot is $1117, which is above the county median of $103 per square foot. These figures indicate a high-value, complex development that exceeds typical local renovation standards in both scale and expense.
Regional Context and Ownership
Travis County is the owner of record, which also has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $33,888,450. These include the Travis County Exposition Center Arena and the E. Slaughter Lane project. The design firm, Jackson & McElhaney Architects, has six other registered projects totaling $13,643,000, including work on the Lakes of Cane Island Amenity Center in Katy. The BCP Visitor Center stands out as one of the largest and most costly projects in this portfolio.
The location is in ZIP code 78726, where Census estimates indicate a population of about 14,117 and a median household income of $92,275. The area has 6,325 housing units, with housing mostly renter-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value in this ZIP code is $648,500. These demographic and economic factors provide context for the public investment in this visitor center and its surrounding amenities.
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BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 11920 Wilson Parke Avenue, Austin, TX 78726 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $40.0M covering 35,804 sq ft. Travis County is the property owner and Jackson & McElhaney Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 21, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of the BCP Visitor Center renovation?
TDLR completed plan review in January 2026. Construction is scheduled to finish in April 2028, with work starting in April 2026. The current TDLR status is Review Complete.
Who is the design firm for the BCP Visitor Center?
The design firm of record is Jackson & McElhaney Architects. They are responsible for the building renovation and landscape design of the project.
How much does the BCP Visitor Center project cost?
The estimated cost is $40,000,000. This places the project in the top quarter of estimated costs for renovation and alteration types in Travis County.
What new structures are included in the scope of work?
The scope includes new structures such as wrap-around porches, an entry structure, a 3-story observation tower, a 2-story pavilion, a restroom building, an amphitheater, a playground, and trails.
Is the BCP Visitor Center open to the public?
The facts provided cover construction status only. The project is scheduled to finish in April 2028, so it is not yet open for public use.
What is BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design?
BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design is a renovation/alteration project at 11920 Wilson Parke Avenue in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Remodel of the 1st floor and atrium space of 3-story office building. New structures including wrap around porches, entry structure, 3-story observation tower, 2-story pavilion, restroom building, amphitheater, playground, and trails.
Is BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design open in Austin?
BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design located?
BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design is located at 11920 Wilson Parke Avenue, Austin, TX, 78726, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design?
Travis County is the property owner/developer of record for BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design?
Jackson & McElhaney Architects is the design firm of record for BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design cost and how big is it?
BCP Visitor Center Building Renovation and Landscape Design has an estimated construction value of $40.0M and approximately 35,804 square feet (about $1.12K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Remodel of the 1st floor and atrium space of 3-story office building. New structures including wrap around porches, entry structure, 3-story observation tower, 2-story pavilion, restroom building, amphitheater, playground, and trails.
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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11920 Wilson Parke Avenue, Austin, TX, 78726
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