Ascension - Westlake Urgent Care

Ascension - Westlake Urgent Care is a 3,054-square-foot renovation of an existing retail space at 701 S. Capital of Texas Hwy. in Austin. The project, registered with TDLR in August 2026, involves a single-story tenant infill with new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, along with structural reinforcement. Construction began in September 2026 and is scheduled to finish in December 2026.

The estimated cost for this renovation is $1,100,000, which works out to $360 per square foot. This figure is above the Travis County median of $103 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total cost places the project in the top quarter of estimated costs for its type in the county, where the median is $296,998.

Seton Family of Hospitals is the owner of record for this project. The firm has six other TDLR-registered projects in the state, totaling $2,007,000, including the Seton Medical Center Austin and Dell Children's Medical Center. Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. serves as the design firm, a company with a portfolio including St. David's Medical Center and Legacy ER & Urgent Care Frisco West. Christopher David Fielden is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing.

According to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 78746, the area has a population of about 28,268 and a median household income of $183,028. The Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026. City of Austin permit records show two electrical permits issued at this address between February and May 2024, likely related to previous tenant improvements or infrastructure updates.

TDLR completed plan review in August 2026. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. The scheduled build window of 105 days is close to the county median of 98 days for similar projects. This renovation focuses specifically on the leased space, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards before the new urgent care facility becomes operational.