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.

South Central Waterfront Initiative: Open Air, Open House – this Sunday, Noon-5pm

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Secretary

Austin’s South Central Waterfront Initiative is hosting an Open Air, Open House this Sunday, May 1st, from noon – 5 PM at the Statesman Bat Park. Here’s a web link to the event: http://austintexas.gov/event/south-waterfront-open-house Here’s a Facebook link for the … Continue reading →

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Road closure alert: Lonestar Roundup effects on South Congress

Posted on April 6, 2016 by President

This weekend is the 15th annual Lonestar Roundup, an outdoor hot rod show which theoretically is located at the Travis County Expo Center, but which always brings significantly increased traffic to South Congress as attendees cruise up and down the … Continue reading →

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Torchy’s Tacos Continues Alcohol Waiver Effort

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Communications

Have you seen the construction going up for the new Torchy’s Tacos flagship on South Congress at the old Fran’s Hamburgers location? Austin Business Journal is reporting that Torchy’s plans to open their newest location during the second week of … Continue reading →

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South Central Waterfront TALKABOUT#5: Designing Urban Landscapes for People and Nature

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Secretary

Wednesday, July 8, 2015 – 6:30pm Join us for the fifth Talkabout in a series about the future of the South Central Waterfront of Austin’s beloved Lady Bird Lake. Scott Cataffa, a Principal at CMG Landscape Architecture, a nationally awarded … Continue reading →

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South Central Waterfront Initiative – Waterfront Talkabout 4

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Secretary

The May 6th talk will serve as the kickoff to the next critical phase of planning and engagement. Within the next couple of weeks, certainly by the May 6th talk, we’ll have more details to announce about the upcoming process … Continue reading →

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