Southwestern University 560 Development - Phase 1A in CR GEORGETOWN, TX

Southwestern University is developing a new construction project at 1001 East University Avenue in CR GEORGETOWN, Texas. The filing, designated as Southwestern University 560 Development - Phase 1A, covers a site of 1,827,646 square feet in Williamson County. The estimated cost for this phase is $16,000,000, which works out to $9 per square foot. This project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.

Scope and Timeline

The scope of work includes wet and dry utilities, sidewalks, ponds, and streets. Construction is scheduled to start in September 2026. TDLR completed plan review in October 2026, and the project is scheduled to finish in March 2028. This build window spans 577 days, which is longer than the county median of 246 days for similar new construction filings.

Civilitude LLC serves as the design firm of record for this development. Laith Hussein Mahmoud is the registered accessibility specialist. Southwestern University has six other TDLR-registered projects in Georgetown, totaling $15,772,882, including the Science Center and CJ Robertson Center.

Local Context

CR GEORGETOWN, in Williamson County, has a population of about 45,020 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates for ZIP 78626. The median household income is $94,967, and the median owner-occupied home value is $358,500. The area is characterized by mostly owner-occupied housing. Williamson County unemployment was 4 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.

This project’s estimated cost is above the county median for new construction, which stands at $850,000. The $9 per square foot cost is below the county median of $109 per square foot. Civilitude LLC has three other TDLR-registered projects, totaling $4,050,000, including work in Cedar Park and Pflugerville. The registration with TDLR was completed in June 2026, and the status is Review Complete.