Learn about the work underway to reimagine the Austin Convention Center. The world’s first Zero Carbon Certified convention center will create a more connected downtown and support the future growth of Austin.
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Opening the downtown grid.
See how east meets west.
Explore the world’s first
Zero Carbon Certified
convention center
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.
Design work, along with continued community engagement, continues through 2028.
Construction of the diaphragm wall is complete, which will be reinforced concrete support for the new Convention Center.
The first footings have been poured.
Steel arrives on site and is being installed through 2027.
Get ready for the future Austin! Check back for renderings of our future space.
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.
Design work, along with continued community engagement, continues through 2028.
Construction of the diaphragm wall is complete, which will be reinforced concrete support for the new Convention Center.
The first footings have been poured.
Steel arrives on site and is being installed through 2027.
Get ready for the future Austin! Check back for renderings of our future space.
