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Austin Convention Center

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The Austin Convention Center is the City of Austin's downtown convention and event facility, located along Cesar Chavez Street near Red River Street. It has been used for large conventions, trade shows and festivals. The original building has been demolished to make way for a larger replacement facility that is under construction.
4 eventsLast active Tracked since Updated October 2026

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zoning (1)
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500 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78701·Show on Google Maps ↗
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October 2026

Item From Council

Resolution affirming Council's commitment to support workers and directing the City Manager to develop and incentivize a qualified local workforce in certain Convention Center contracts.

…ified, local workforce in certain Convention Center contracts. caylee.brockman@austintexas.gov

August 2026

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Resolution initiating rezoning of City-owned property at 201 Red River Street, adjacent to the Austin Convention Center, to consider historic landmark combining district zoning. The item has no fiscal impact.

Approve a resolution initiating rezoning of City-owned property at 201 Red River Street, located adjacent to the Austin Convention Center at 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, to consider historic landmark

May 2026

Executive Session

Executive-session consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to the Austin Convention Center.

Discuss legal issues related to the Austin Convention Center. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).

Executive Session

Executive-session consultation with legal counsel regarding legal issues related to the Austin Convention Center.

Discuss legal issues related to the Austin Convention Center. (Private consultation with legal counsel - Section 551.071 of the Government Code).