Redevelopment supports and creates places that make Austin special. Now part of the Financial Services Department as of October 2024, the Redevelopment Division provides significant social and economic value to the City of Austin through a variety of redevelopment and place-based initiatives that focus on catalytic investment to further the community goals as set out in Imagine Austin and the 2023 Strategic Direction. Each of the division's initiatives support the residents, businesses, visitors, and tax base of Austin. Read about each of these below.

District Redevelopment 

Stewarding public/private investment to generate social and economic growth, while preserving and enhancing neighborhood identity.

Site Redevelopment

Collaborating with stakeholders to strategically position city-owned real estate for community benefits.

Public Improvement Districts

Managing special purpose districts that allows property owners with a geographic area to enhance services and public improvements that benefit the properties located within district boundaries.