George Washington Monument - Landscape Enhancements in Austin, TX

The George Washington Monument - Landscape Enhancements project, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the University of Texas at Austin, is located at W 22nd St, Austin, TX 78712. This renovation and alteration work covers a scope of 5,900 square feet and involves the installation of additional hardscape areas and seasonal color beds around the monument sculpture. The project was registered with TDLR in May 2026, with plan review completed in June 2026. Construction began in June 2026 and was scheduled for completion in July 2026. Elaine K Andersen served as the registered accessibility specialist for this undertaking.

Project Scope and Costs

The estimated cost for this work is $150,000, which results in a cost per square foot of $25. This figure is significantly below the county median cost per square foot of $104 for similar renovation or alteration filings in Travis County. The total project cost is also below the county median estimated cost of $300,000 for this type of work. The scheduled build window was 46 days, which is shorter than the county median of 98 days. The University of Texas at Austin is both the owner and developer of record, as well as the design firm of record for the project.

Completion and Inspection Status

This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in November 2026, so construction is complete. The TDLR status is listed as Inspection Complete. While the initial completion date on the filing was July 2026, the final inspection occurred later in the year. The University of Texas at Austin has six other TDLR-registered projects, including the Biology Building and the Moody Center, totaling $66,036,504. The area profile for ZIP code 78712 indicates a population of about 206 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.