The Seaholm District is a former industrial section of southwest downtown Austin that is undergoing a transformation into a vibrant urban neighborhood.

At the core of the district is the decommissioned Seaholm Power Plant which will be redeveloped into a landmark residential and retail destination.

Planning is taking shape in the district including Austin’s new central library and the unprecedented opportunity for the redevelopment of the Green Water Treatment Plant property.

This Web site is is designed to keep the community informed about the public construction in the area. For private projects, please contact the appropriate developer for information.

The Seaholm District north-south boundaries are Lady Bird Lake and West Fifth Street and east-west are San Antonio Street and Lamar Boulevard. This boundary may change in the future as the district develops.

Oct 12, 2011

Seaholm District Open House Tues, Oct 18 from 5-8 pm at Austin City Hall.

Seaholm District Fact Sheet

The Open House will serve a public opportunity to view the proposed redesign of the Seaholm District, a former industrial section of southwest downtown Austin that is undergoing a transformation into a vibrant urban neighborhood. Project team members will be on hand to share information and answer questions on related projects including:

• Austin’s new Central Library
• Seaholm Power Plant redevelopment
• Green Water Treatment Plant redevelopment
• Austin Energy Control Center redevelopment
• Public Art
• Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements
• Shoal Creek trail extension
• Shoal Creek peninsula restoration
• Austin Energy Seaholm transmission line relocation

  The redeveloped Seaholm District is envisioned as a nationwide model for sustainable urban revitalization.

• The grand opening of the Cesar Chavez urban design enhancement and two-way conversion project is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 5:00 p.m. on the new pedestrian esplanade near the Buford Tower.

Oct. 21, 2008

• The three design team finalists for the new Central Library have been selected and will make presentations to the City Council on October 23. A “Meet and Greet” will follow in the atrium of City Hall at approximately 6:00 p.m. Visit the New Central Library website for more information.

Oct. 17, 2008

• The Sandra Muraida Way roundabout is complete and northbound flow has reopened.
  Take a look at the Sandra Muraida Way progress photos!

• On Oct. 16, City Council voted to authorize the completion of the Lance Armstrong Bikeway section in the Seaholm District.

June 18, 2008

• Green Water Treatment Plant and Energy Control Center update:

  Today Austin City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
  (1) negotiate and execute an exclusive negotiating agreement with Trammell Crow/Constructive Ventures, Inc./USAA; and
  (2) negotiate an agreement with that developer, for the sale and redevelopment of the Green Water Treatment Plant and Energy Control Center.

  View the 06/18/08 Council presentation slides (PDF).

March 27, 2008

• Master Development Agreement Between the City of Austin and Seaholm Development, LLC (PDF, 215 kb).
• Master Development Agreement – Exhibits (PDF, 328 kb).
• Seaholm Redevelopment Project Presentation, March 27, 2008 (PDF, 301 kb).