Category Archives: South Congress Avenue

South Congress Avenue is a thriving business district on the west side of the SRCC neighborhood. While we appreciate having such a wonderfully diverse retail environment near by, the growing popularity of South Congress has presented some challenges for our residents. From parking, to crime, SRCC remains committed to managing a mutually successful relationship with the local businesses along our famous stretch of Congress Avenue.

Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative Vision Plan

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Communications

The City of Austin is proposing major changes to Congress Avenue from the Ann Richards Bridge to the Capitol. Part of the project would include a car-free plaza north of 7th Street to the Capitol. A detailed description of the … Continue reading →

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New Parking Zones in SRCC

Posted on September 6, 2023 by membership

Hope you have been able to attend our meetings and are keeping up with the changes happening with parking along South Congress Avenue. In case you missed them you can find out more here: https://www.austintexas.gov/SouthCongressParking. Our next General Membership meeting … Continue reading →

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Changes to Our H-E-B

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Communications

A letter from HEB to SRCC: We have exciting news for our South Congress and Oltorf neighbors. After more than 60 years of serving this community, H-E-B is now taking steps to make major improvements and changes to our longest-standing … Continue reading →

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Temporary Plaza Proposed at Barton Springs and South Congress

Posted on June 2, 2017 by vicepresident

Mayor Pro Tem Tovo will be sponsoring an ordinance to create a temporary “pop-up” plaza along Barton Springs Rd. off of S. Congress. The planners said they presented the idea during the South Central Waterfront Plan to SRCC last year. … Continue reading →

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Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative and Survey

Posted on May 3, 2017 by President

The City of Austin, in partnership with the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) and various community stakeholder groups, is developing a new vision for Congress Avenue. This new vision will provide direction for an urban design initiative, which will inform plans … Continue reading →

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