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Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground in Austin, TX
1100 W. 45th St., Austin, TX, 78756
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground is a new construction project at 1100 W. 45th St., Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Aug 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $486K across about 4,500 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $486K
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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
- 4,500 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $108/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 2 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
15 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
4 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
61 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground
The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired is installing a new 4,500 square foot playground at 1100 W. 45th St. in Austin. This new construction project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation under the name Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground. The estimated cost for the work is $486,000, which calculates to $108 per square foot.
McKinney York Architects serves as the design firm of record for this state-funded project. The State of Texas is the owner of the property. Mark S Robinson is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project involves public funds and public land, ensuring the new facility meets specific accessibility standards for students and staff.
TDLR completed plan review in June 2026. Construction was scheduled to begin in July 2026 with a completion date of August 2026. Although the scheduled completion date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Project Context
The estimated cost of $486,000 is below the median estimated cost of $1,000,000 for new construction filings in Travis County. The scheduled build window of 61 days is shorter than the county median of 304 days. The cost per square foot of $108 is close to the county median of $125. This project is one of several registered by the State of Texas, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $14,431,000 in various stages of review or registration.
McKinney York Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $20,640,948, including locations in Austin, Yoakum, and Concan. The surrounding ZIP code 78756 has a population of about 9,844 and a median household income of $97,149, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.
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Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground is a New Construction project located at 1100 W. 45th St., Austin, TX 78756 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $486K covering 4,500 sq ft. State of Texas is the property owner and McKinney York Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 12, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the playground open?
The TDLR record shows construction was scheduled to finish in August 2026, but the agency has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the public record does not confirm that the site is open or ready for use.
Who is building the playground?
The State of Texas is the owner of record. McKinney York Architects is the design firm, and Mark S Robinson is the registered accessibility specialist listed in the TDLR filing.
How much is the project worth?
The estimated cost for the new 4,500 square foot playground is $486,000. This figure places the project below the median cost for similar new construction filings in Travis County.
When was the project registered?
The project was registered with TDLR in June 2026. Plan review was also completed in June 2026, with construction scheduled to start in July 2026.
What is Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground?
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground is a new construction project at 1100 W. 45th St. in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 4,500 SF playground
Is Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground open in Austin?
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground was scheduled to finish construction in Aug 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.
Where is Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground located?
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground is located at 1100 W. 45th St., Austin, TX, 78756, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground?
State of Texas is the property owner/developer of record for Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground?
McKinney York Architects is the design firm of record for Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground cost and how big is it?
Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - New Playground has an estimated construction value of $486K and approximately 4,500 square feet (about $108/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
4,500 SF playground
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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1100 W. 45th St., Austin, TX, 78756
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