Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative
Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative is a renovation/alteration project at Congress Avenue 100 Block (Cesar Chavez St. to 2nd St.), 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 $1.4M across about 1 sq ft.
📊Project Metrics
TDLR #TABS2026012258Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative is a Renovation/Alteration project located at Congress Avenue 100 Block (Cesar Chavez St. to 2nd St.), Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.4M covering 1 sq ft. City of Austin is the property owner and HDR Engineering, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 10, 2026.
❓Frequently Asked Questions
What is Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative?
Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative is a renovation/alteration project at Congress Avenue 100 Block (Cesar Chavez St. to 2nd St.) in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Improvements include right turn lane, sidewalk, bicycle lane, landscape, ADA ramps, signal modifications, pavement marking and signing.
Is Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative open in Austin?
Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative is currently under construction in Austin, TX. Its current TDLR status is "Review Complete".
Where is Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative located?
Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative is located at Congress Avenue 100 Block (Cesar Chavez St. to 2nd St.), Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative?
City of Austin is the property owner/developer of record for Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative?
HDR Engineering, Inc. is the design firm of record for Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative cost and how big is it?
Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative has an estimated construction value of $1.4M and approximately 1 square feet (about $1390.00K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
📋Scope of Work
Improvements include right turn lane, sidewalk, bicycle lane, landscape, ADA ramps, signal modifications, pavement marking and signing.
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 Timeline
Filed
Feb 10, 2026
Review Complete
Jun 20, 2026
Inspection Complete
Closed
130d
Review duration