ACC Newsletter Vol 4. Jun. 2025

Demolition began at the Red River loading dock area.

Newsletter Vol. 4 Jun. 2025 Demo Is In Full Swing! Construction Progress Since Closure Since closing in April 2025, the Austin Convention Center site has been a hub of decommissioning and demolition activity. The JE Dunn | Turner joint construction team quickly secured the area with perimeter fencing and launched full-scale demolition, starting with reclaiming, […]

Economic Opportunity Committee, 5/16/25

Outdoor Event Spaces @ Ballroom Lobby

Economic Opportunity Committee May. 2025 The Economic Opportunity Committee meeting covered a range of initiatives aimed at advancing Austin’s economic growth and community support systems. The session began with the approval of minutes from the March 21, 2025 meeting, followed by updates on major city projects including the Austin Convention Center Redevelopment and Austin-Bergstrom International […]

ACC Newsletter Vol 3. Apr. 2025

Beam Signing Ceremony

Newsletter Vol. 3 Apr. 2025 It’s Really Happening! The Austin Convention Center is entering an exciting new chapter. As construction begins on the UnconventionalATX redevelopment project, we’re committed to keeping our community informed and engaged. From traffic control plans and construction updates to event highlights and partner spotlights, this newsletter offers a closer look at […]

PBS – Why Austin needs a new Convention Center

Acting Deputy Director Katy Zamesnik

PBS – Unconventional Austin Why Austin needs a new Convention Center Austin InSight is a weekly news and feature program covering issues that impact central Texans and highlighting the region’s vibrant cultural and creative diversity. The 30-minute program, hosted by Laura Laughead, anchors a renewed commitment to public affairs content at Austin PBS. Acting Deputy […]

Design presentation to City Council, 2/25/25

View @ Second Street / Red River Street

Design presentation to City Council Feb. 2025 You are watching a meeting of the Austin City Council with Mayor Kirk Watson, Mayor Pro, Tim Vanessa Fuentes, Council members Natasha Harper Madison, Jose Velasquez, Cheadle Vela, Ryan Alter, Crystal Lane, Mike Siegel, Paige Ellis, Zoe Cadre, Mark Uchin, Interim City Attorney Deborah Thomas, City Clerk Myrna […]

ACC Newsletter Vol 2. Mar. 2025

View overlooking Waterloo Greenway

Newsletter Vol. 2 Mar. 2025 A Bold Vision Revealed as the Austin Convention Center Takes Shape The redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center is going to change the landscape of downtown Austin in a big way, and here’s a first look at what’s coming. The new renderings showcase a world-class Convention Center with cutting-edge architecture, […]

ACC Newsletter Vol 1. Jan. 2025

Austin Art

Newsletter Vol. 1 Jan. 2025 Welcome to Unconventional ATX We’re excited to bring you the inaugural edition of the Austin Convention Center’s newsletter for Unconventional ATX, the name of our redevelopment project. We want to keep you informed and inspired throughout our journey of transformation. As we embark on a $1.6 billion redevelopment project set […]