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City outlines narrowed first phase of Congress Avenue design to Cesar Chavez–7th Street

City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission · December 3, 2025
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Summary

City staff described a condensed first construction phase for Congress Avenue that widens the pedestrian realm by eliminating angled parking (except ADA), proposes high‑quality materials and an 18‑month block‑by‑block construction sequence starting early 2026.

Austin Transportation and Public Works briefed the Historic Landmark Commission on a first, reduced construction phase for the Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative.

"We are moving into a first phase of construction," said Romani Ullani, capital improvement program manager, describing work limited to Congress Avenue between Cesar Chavez Street and…

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