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Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School in Austin, TX
6711 Johnny Morris Road, Austin, TX, 78724
Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School is a renovation/alteration project at 6711 Johnny Morris Road, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Aug 2027. The project has an estimated value of $2.7M across about 1,199 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.7M
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- Reported floor area
- 1,199 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $2.22K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 3mo
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37 days after the preceding date shown.
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92 days after the preceding date shown.
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456 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School
Barbara Jordan Elementary School in Austin is undergoing a renovation and alteration project with an estimated cost of $2,660,343. The work, filed under the name Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School, affects 1,199 sq ft of existing space at 6711 Johnny Morris Road. TDLR completed plan review in March 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in August 2027, with work starting June 2026.
Scope and Design
The project involves renovating existing classrooms for a new use, including updating finishes and adding new walls. The filing specifies upgrades to air conditioning in eight classrooms, updating signage, and installing a new roof membrane. WRA Architects serves as the design firm of record for this initiative, which is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under the TABS program.
Austin Independent School District is the owner of record. The project utilizes public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. Attila Huszka is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The total estimated cost of $2,660,343 translates to $2219 per square foot for the 1,199 sq ft area being modified.
Context and Timeline
The scheduled build window for this project is 456 days, which is longer than the county median of 98 days for similar renovation and alteration filings in Travis County. The estimated cost is above the county median for this project type, placing it in the top quarter of recent filings. The median estimated cost for comparable projects in Travis County is $296,998, with a median size of 3,800 sq ft.
Construction is set to begin in June 2026. The project status is Review Complete, indicating that the plan review phase has been finalized by TDLR. This renovation is part of a broader set of improvements by the Austin Independent School District, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,672,113 across various schools in Austin.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 6711 Johnny Morris Road, Austin, TX 78724 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.7M covering 1,199 sq ft. AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is the property owner and WRA Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on January 23, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in August 2027, following a start date of June 2026. TDLR completed plan review in March 2026.
Who is the owner of the project?
The owner of record is the Austin Independent School District. The project is located at 6711 Johnny Morris Road in Austin.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $2,660,343. This amount covers the renovation of existing classrooms, A/C upgrades, signage, and a new roof membrane.
Is the school open during the renovation?
The TDLR record details construction status and does not specify operational hours or opening status. The project involves renovation and alteration of existing spaces.
Who designed the project?
WRA Architects is the design firm of record for the Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School project.
What is Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School?
Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School is a renovation/alteration project at 6711 Johnny Morris Road in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The project involves renovating existing classrooms for a new use, including updating finishes and adding new walls, upgrades a/c in 8 classrooms, and updating signage as well as a new roof membrane.
Is Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School open in Austin?
Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Aug 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School located?
Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School is located at 6711 Johnny Morris Road, Austin, TX, 78724, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School?
AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is the property owner/developer of record for Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School?
WRA Architects is the design firm of record for Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School cost and how big is it?
Improvements and Repairs at Barbara Jordan Elementary School has an estimated construction value of $2.7M and approximately 1,199 square feet (about $2.22K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The project involves renovating existing classrooms for a new use, including updating finishes and adding new walls, upgrades a/c in 8 classrooms, and updating signage as well as a new roof membrane.
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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6711 Johnny Morris Road, Austin, TX, 78724
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