Urban Greenbelt
Creating a connected and walkable greenbelt through the heart of our community
Great cities have great parks—places where people can stroll and picnic and enjoy the beautiful Austin weather. We’re collaborating with a number of partners to develop a connected urban greenbelt that connects major and smaller parks, creating a walkable and accessible park system for everyone.
When this project is complete, pedestrians and bikers will be able to move through Shoal Creek, Waller Creek, Lady Bird Lake, Pease Park, Waterloo Park and the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail seamlessly. This project will also tie together Wooldridge, Republic and Brush Squares along with creating pocket parks on Congress Avenue.
We are collaborating with an unprecedented number of organizations to build this urban greenbelt, including Austin Parks and Recreation Department, Waller Creek Conservancy, Shoal Creek Conservancy, The Trail Foundation, Pease Park Conservancy, Friends of Wooldridge Square, and Austin Parks Foundation.
Republic Square
Republic Square is an active, urban green space grounded in rich history that traces back to the birth of our city. The newly renovated square is a place unlike anything else.
Learn More⟶Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy
We are partnering with the Shoal Creek Conservancy to enhance the Cypress & Shoal gateway—a key connection between the heart of downtown and the Seaholm District.
Learn More⟶Brush Square
Brush Square is one of three remaining public squares from the 1839 Waller Plan for Austin. Brush Square serves as the home to the Susanna Dickinson Museum, the O. Henry Museum, the Austin Fire Museum, and Austin Fire Station #1.
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