Reimagining the Austin Convention Center of the future

10

Years in the Making

6

City blocks

1

Transformational Convention Center

Austin Art

Supporting public art, to the tune of $17.7M

Timeline

Going full speed ahead

2017 to 2021

Years of community engagement, in-depth studies, and a dedicated taskforce.

2019

Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding increase was approved.

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2023

City Council approved Design and Construction contracts.

 

April 2025

The previous Convention Center closed its doors but continues to hold events in other locations.

The existing Convention Center will officially close its doors.

 

June 2025

Excavation is underway and will continue through early 2026.

Excavation Commences

July 2025

City Council approved additional project authorizations.

 

September 2025

Structural demolition is 100% complete.

October 2025

Schematic design work complete.

Through 2028
Design work continues, along with continued community engagement.

December 2025

Diaphragm walls are going in, which will be reinforced concrete support for the new Convention Center.

Construction-Begins

Open: Spring 2029

Get ready for the future Austin! Check back for renderings of our future space.

Open Spring 2029

2017 to 2021

Years of community engagement, in-depth studies, and a dedicated taskforce.

2019

Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding increase was approved.

Austin_Convention_Center_Redevelopment_and_Expansion_Analysis__2021

2023

City Council approved Design and Construction contracts.

 

April 2025

The previous Convention Center closed its doors but continues to hold events in other locations.

The existing Convention Center will officially close its doors.

 

June 2025

Excavation is underway and will continue through early 2026.

Excavation Commences

July 2025

City Council approved additional project authorizations.

 

September 2025

Structural demolition is 100% complete.

October 2025

Schematic design work complete.

Through 2028
Design work continues, along with continued community engagement.

December 2025

Diaphragm walls are going in, which will be reinforced concrete support for the new Convention Center.

Construction-Begins

Open: Spring 2029

Get ready for the future Austin! Check back for renderings of our future space.

Open Spring 2029

2017-2021
Subhead Description
Approved by the City Council, after years of community engagement, in-depth studies, and a dedicated taskforce.
2017-2021
2023
Subhead
City Council approved Design and Construction contracts.
2023
Apr 2025
Closing
The existing Convention Center closed its doors but continues to hold events in other locations.
Apr 2025
June 2025
Excavation Commences
Space will be made for the Convention Center of the future which will allow for the opening up the street grid once again.
June 2025
July 2025
Subhead
City Council approved additional project authorizations.
July 2025
May 2025
Demo
Will begin removing the existing building to make way for excavation.
May 2025
October 2025
Demo
Schematic design work complete.
October 2025
December 2025
Construction Begins
The building begins within our newly created space.
December 2025
March test 2029
Open
Get ready for the future Austin! Check back for renderings of our future space.
March test 2029