Downtown's Development
The latest in Austin’s downtown development pipeline.
Austin’s skyline is becoming denser and more vibrant. As our skyscrapers expand upward, transformational projects are enhancing Downtown Austin’s connections to the rest of the city. Explore our interactive emerging projects map that tracks downtown real estate projects and dive deeper into the capital improvement projects that will usher Austin into its next era.
Downtown's Transformational Projects
Unconventional ATX
The Austin Convention Center will be undergoing major redevelopment through Spring 2029. Stay updated on progress of the $1.6 billion project by subscribing to Unconventional ATX's newsletter for updates, milestones, behind-the-scenes stories and community highlights.
Get Convention Center Updates⟶Journey With AUS
Journey With AUS is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport's (ABIA) multi-year airport expansion, development and improvement program. Construction updates for travelers and Austinites are updated as the airport's projects progress.
Explore ABIA's Transformation⟶Ascension Seton Medical Center Expansion
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Project Connect
Project Connect is expanding transit options throughout the Austin area, including adding a new light rail system with downtown stops. Stay up to date on the project and updates as they're announced.
Explore Project Connect⟶Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative
The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI) is moving into funded phases of construction. Learn more about our involvement in the project and stay up to date as construction progresses.
Learn More⟶Our Future 35
Our Future 35 aims to maximize opportunities presented through the construction of the I-35 Capital Express Central project's lowering of the highway’s main lanes between Lady Bird Lake and Airport Boulevard. Learn how the project could create up to 25 acres of new public space in the middle of Central Austin.
Learn More⟶March 2025 Development Stats & Trends
Key Stats:
• Delivered in 2023: 11 projects, 3.85 million sq. ft.
• Delivered in 2024: 5 projects, 1.1 million sq. ft.
•Delivered in 2025 (YTD): 2 projects, 47k sq. ft.
Trends:
After 15 years of growth, the Austin market has transitioned into a new phase of the real estate cycle as the market absorbs the abundance of new product. While this influx caused a spike in office and residential vacancies, it also opened the door for more eclectic tenant usage. Property owners offer more concessions for residential tenants and office owners become more incentivized to fill vacant spaces. We anticipate new construction projects to remain stagnant for the foreseeable future, which will allow the market time to come back into balance with supply and demand.
Our interactive map tracks real estate projects in various stages (completed, under construction, planned). The primary source for this information is the City of Austin’s site development permit application database, complemented by information from developers and credible news sources.
Note: While we strive for accuracy, the map may not reflect the latest changes to project plans. If your project team has an update or new images, please email us.
Learn More About Downtown Development
State of Downtown
Our annual State of Downtown report is your one-stop resource for market data, development plans and updates on key downtown initiatives.
Read the Report⟶Vitality Index
This is a go-to for the most recent quarterly data on downtown demographics and economic indicators and the performance of office, tourism and residential markets.
Explore the Index⟶Reports & Resources
Check out our full list of reports and resources on downtown economic development and more.
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