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ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements in Austin, TX
1823 Red River Street, Austin, TX, 78712
ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements is a new construction project at 1823 Red River Street, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Aug 2027. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M across about 413,820 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 413,820 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $7/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 9 months
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18 days after the preceding date shown.
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273 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements
Erwin Parking Lot Austin: Lot Planned
The Erwin Parking Lot is a new construction project located at 1823 Red River Street in Austin, Travis County. The filing lists the project as ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements, which connects the existing JHH parking lot to a new University parking lot on the former Erwin Center grounds. This facility will operate daily as University permit parking and as event or gameday parking, providing more than 1,000 spaces across 413,820 square feet.
The University of Texas at Austin is the owner of record for this development. Garza EMC, LLC serves as the design firm, and Elaine K Andersen is the registered accessibility specialist. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. It was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in November 2026, with construction start dates set for December 2026.
The estimated cost for this development is $3,000,000, resulting in a cost per square foot of $7. When compared to 6,851 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Travis County, this project's cost is above the county median of $1,000,000. However, its $7 per square foot is below the county median of $125. The scheduled build window of 273 days is close to the county median of 304 days.
Plan review is pending for this site. The project is targeted for August 2027. The University of Texas at Austin has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $66,036,504, including the Connally Center for Justice and the Biology Building. Garza EMC, LLC also has two other registered projects totaling $3,785,781, including work at Texas State University.
The area profile for ZIP 78712 shows a population of about 206 based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. Travis County unemployment was 3.6 percent in September 2026. The TDLR status for this project is registered, and the record covers construction activities only.
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ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements is a New Construction project located at 1823 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78712 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M covering 413,820 sq ft. The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner and Garza EMC, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 13, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the owner of the Erwin Parking Lot?
The University of Texas at Austin is the owner of record for this project located at 1823 Red River Street in Austin.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the Erwin Parking Lot is $3,000,000, covering 413,820 square feet of new construction work.
When does construction start?
Construction start per the filing is December 2026, following registration with TDLR in November 2026.
Who is the design firm?
Garza EMC, LLC is the design firm of record for this project, working alongside registered accessibility specialist Elaine K Andersen.
Is the parking lot open to the public?
The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers or is open.
What is ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements?
ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements is a new construction project at 1823 Red River Street in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Consist of connecting the existing JHH parking lot to a new University parking lot on the former Erwin Center grounds. The lot will operate daily as University permit parking and as event/gameday parking providing 1000+ spaces. 413,820 sqft
Is ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements open in Austin?
ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Aug 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements located?
ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements is located at 1823 Red River Street, Austin, TX, 78712, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements?
The University of Texas at Austin is the property owner/developer of record for ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements?
Garza EMC, LLC is the design firm of record for ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements cost and how big is it?
ERC & JHH New Parking Lot and Improvements has an estimated construction value of $3.0M and approximately 413,820 square feet (about $7/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Consist of connecting the existing JHH parking lot to a new University parking lot on the former Erwin Center grounds. The lot will operate daily as University permit parking and as event/gameday parking providing 1000+ spaces. 413,820 sqft
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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1823 Red River Street, Austin, TX, 78712
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