Construction Alerts
A New Austin Convention Center Is Taking Shape
Learn about the 10-year journey to reimagining the Austin Convention Center. The world’s first zero-carbon convention center will create a more connected downtown and support the future growth of Austin.
See what’s coming
in annual impact
Growing to meet demand
365 sq.ft →
620 sq.ft.
Opening the downtown grid.See how east meets west.
Explore the world’s first zero-carbon certified convention center
$17.7M
An unprecedented investment in public art
An economicengine for the city
$750M
Growing to meetdemand
365K sq.ft.→
620K sq.ft.
An unprecedentedinvestment in public art
Years of community engagement, in-depth studies, and a dedicated taskforce.
Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding increase was approved.
City Council approved Design and Construction contracts.
The previous Convention Center closed its doors but continues to hold events in other locations.
Excavation is underway and will continue through 2026.
City Council approved additional project authorizations.
Structural demolition is 100% complete.
Schematic design work complete.
Through 2028Design work continues, along with continued community engagement.
Construction of the diaphragm wall is complete, which will be reinforced concrete support for the new Convention Center.
The first footings have been poured.
Get ready for the future Austin! Check back for renderings of our future space.