City of Austin
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Contact: Capital Delivery Services 512-974-7111 Email
Community members are invited to engage with project teams and learn about upcoming improvements.
The City of Austin Capital Delivery Services (CDS) invites the community to the next “Building Austin” event, part of a quarterly informational series on Austin infrastructure projects. This event, taking place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at the Turner Roberts Recreation Center (7201 Colony Loop Drive), will highlight projects in Northeast Austin, with a focus on transportation, water infrastructure, and park improvements.
Building Austin: Spotlighting Northeast Austin Projects
The February session will provide updates on multiple infrastructure projects designed to enhance safety, mobility, public health, and recreational opportunities in Northeast Austin. Featured projects include:
Corridor Program Projects:
- Airport Boulevard – 2016 bond project
- East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard – 2016 bond project
- North Lamar Boulevard – 2016 bond project
Austin Water Projects:
- Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
- Johnny Morris/Highway 290 Area Water Line Extensions
Parks and Recreation Department Projects:
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about each project during brief presentations, followed by an open house to meet project teams and ask questions.
The event will also be available in a hybrid format via Zoom. CDS will ensure that community members receive follow-up with confirmed responses from project teams after the event.
Supporting Austin’s Evolving Needs
CDS manages more than $10 billion in construction projects that support Austin’s evolving needs. These efforts include mobility improvements, building public health facilities, reducing flood risks, upgrading essential city infrastructure, and enhancing public parks.
The event is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend, interact with City staff, and learn about how these projects are advancing Austin’s infrastructure for future generations.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Turner Roberts Recreation Center, 7201 Colony Loop Drive, Austin, TX 78724
Please RSVP at: PublicInput.com/BuildingAustin
About Building Austin Informational Events
Building Austin offers a unique opportunity to explore the public projects reshaping and revitalizing the Capitol City. Each session focuses on local construction projects, including how they will benefit the area and what changes residents can expect. Capital Delivery Services invites community members to engage with project experts and discover how these projects will impact their neighborhoods at Building Austin informational sessions.
About the City of Austin Capital Delivery Services
Capital Delivery Services (CDS) builds public projects that serve the community. Our team of engineers, architects, and construction professionals collaborates with residents, consultants, and City departments to ensure that projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the community’s best interests at heart. With the philosophy of One City, One Team, One Approach, CDS is committed to Austin’s continued success.