City of Austin
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Communities 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 second “Building Austin” event, part of an ongoing series focused on informing residents about infrastructure projects that will impact Austin’s growth and development. This event, taking place on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dove Springs Public Health Facility (5811 Palo Blanco Lane), will focus on projects in Southeast Austin, with a spotlight on significant transportation and flood risk reduction initiatives.
Building Austin: Engaging Southeast Austin Communities
The November session will provide updates on five infrastructure projects designed to improve safety, mobility, and public health in Southeast Austin. Featured projects include:
- Brassiewood Local Flood Risk Reduction (Phase 1) - 2018 bond project
- Dove Springs Public Health Facility - 2018 bond project
- Slaughter Lane Corridor Improvements - 2016 bond project
- William Cannon Drive Corridor Improvements - 2016 bond project
- Williamson Creek Wastewater Interceptor
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about each project during brief presentations and then participate in 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.
A Commitment to Austin’s Growth
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, and upgrading essential city infrastructure. The “Building Austin” series provides a platform for community engagement, fostering dialogue about these developments and how they benefit residents across the city.
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, Nov. 7, 2024
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location: Dove Springs Public Health Facility, 5811 Palo Blanco Lane, Austin, TX 78744
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 traveling informational event series session will focus on local construction projects, including how they will benefit the area and what changes residents can expect. The quarterly series will also provide information on the Corridor Mobility Program, funded by the 2016 Mobility Bond and dedicated to improving nine major Austin corridors. Capital Delivery Services invites community members to engage with project experts and discover how these projects will impact their neighborhoods at their 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 and growth.