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Design Commission recommends Nash Hernandez building renovation meets city design and sustainability standards with conditions

Design Commission · March 23, 2026
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The commission reviewed plans to rehabilitate the Nash Hernandez building for Parks and Recreation use, asked about historic preservation, accessibility and amenities, and voted unanimously to recommend the project meets city design and sustainability standards while encouraging interior art, alternative‑commuter accommodations and future shoreline access.

The Design Commission recommended that city council find the Nash Hernandez building renovation project consistent with city design and sustainability standards, adding three recommendations for interior art, alternative‑commuter accommodations and future consideration of public shoreline access.

"This project rehabilitates the existing Nash Hernandez building on Parkland as part of the council approved 2014 ... Vision Plan," said Ingrid Kong, project manager for the City of Austin Parks and Recreation…

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