Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Public Gardens in Austin, TX
800 West 6th Street Ste 100, Austin, TX, 78701
Public Gardens is a renovation/alteration project at 800 West 6th Street Ste 100, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion May 2027. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M across about 9,497 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.0M
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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
- 9,497 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $211/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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25 days after the preceding date shown.
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181 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Public Gardens
Public Gardens is an interior renovation project located at 800 West 6th Street, Suite 100, in Austin, Texas. The filing identifies the work as a renovation and alteration of an existing restaurant tenant space. The total scope covers 9,497 sq ft of interior area, with an estimated cost of $2,000,000. This places the project’s cost per square foot at $211, a figure above the county median for similar renovation filings in Travis County.
Project Scope and Ownership
The owner of record is Cirrus Logic Inc, and the design firm is listed as designtrait architects. The specific scope of work involves interior renovations to the existing restaurant tenant space. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Larry W Stewart is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The work is not new construction but rather an alteration of an existing facility, focusing on the interior finish and layout within the specified 9,497 sq ft footprint.
The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026. The completion date on the filing is targeted for May 2027. This creates a scheduled build window of 181 days, which is longer than the county median of 98 days for renovation and alteration projects in Travis County. The status of the project is Project Registered, with plan review pending.
Local Context and Market Position
The project is situated in ZIP code 78701, an area with a population of about 11,114 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $154,867. The housing stock consists of 8,021 units, with an even mix of owner-occupied and renter-occupied homes. The median owner-occupied home value is estimated at $653,600. These figures provide context for the economic environment surrounding the construction site in central Austin.
Travis County’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in August 2026, according to FRED data. The project’s estimated cost of $2,000,000 is above the county median of $300,000 for renovation and alteration filings. It falls within the top quarter of costs for this project type in the county. The size of 9,497 sq ft is also larger than the median size of 3,795 sq ft for similar filings. The cost per square foot of $211 is above the county median of $104 per square foot, reflecting the specific nature of the interior renovation work being performed.
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Public Gardens is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 800 West 6th Street Ste 100, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M covering 9,497 sq ft. Cirrus Logic Inc is the property owner and designtrait architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Public Gardens open for business?
The TDLR record indicates the project is in the construction phase. Plan review is pending, and the completion date is targeted for May 2027. The filing does not confirm a public opening date, only the scheduled construction timeline.
Who is the owner of the Public Gardens project?
The owner of record listed in the TDLR filing is Cirrus Logic Inc. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use at 800 West 6th Street in Austin.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the 9,497 sq ft interior renovation is $2,000,000. This results in a cost of $211 per square foot, which is above the Travis County median for similar renovation projects.
When is construction expected to finish?
Construction is scheduled to start in November 2026. The completion date on the filing is targeted for May 2027, creating a scheduled build window of 181 days.
Who designed the interior renovation?
The design firm of record is designtrait architects. Larry W Stewart is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project filing in Travis County.
What is Public Gardens?
Public Gardens is a renovation/alteration project at 800 West 6th Street Ste 100 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior renovations to an existing restaurant tenant finish our project. (9497 sq ft)
Is Public Gardens open in Austin?
Public Gardens is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of May 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Public Gardens located?
Public Gardens is located at 800 West 6th Street Ste 100, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Public Gardens?
Cirrus Logic Inc is the property owner/developer of record for Public Gardens, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Public Gardens?
designtrait architects is the design firm of record for Public Gardens, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Public Gardens cost and how big is it?
Public Gardens has an estimated construction value of $2.0M and approximately 9,497 square feet (about $211/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior renovations to an existing restaurant tenant finish our project. (9497 sq ft)
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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800 West 6th Street Ste 100, Austin, TX, 78701
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