Austin planned retail construction is booming because, well, it’s Texas. Everything must be big. 

Speaking of big: take a look at the huge difference a year can make. After initially hitting a real slowdown because of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Austin has undoubtedly returned to the big time. Texas’ capital city is officially a destination once again, attracting millennials and, in turn, companies and investors.

For a time, Austin has been recognized as one of the country’s leading tech hubs behind Silicon Valley. After all, companies like Apple, Facebook, and Oracle now call it home. Now, though, the city can call itself a hub for commercial real estate investment as well. In recognition and anticipation of Austin’s emergence as a commercial real estate heavyweight, we thought we’d do our part to highlight some of the city’s upcoming retail construction projects. Here, we highlight both planned and ongoing retail construction projects across a range of industries and project values in Austin, Texas.

This list is based on a query of BuildCentral’s ConstructionWire for retail construction projects in planning and under construction with the latest updates coming at or after 9/1/2021. These projects are listed in order of estimated project value, also per ConstructionWire. 

Target 2288 Austin Southpark Remodel 

This Target renovation project is yet to begin, but an application was submitted to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation back in September 2021. The project looks to revamp the entire retail space.

Project Type/Size:	Retail (71,513 sq-ft)
Construction Type:	Renovation
Estimated Value:	$4.4 million
Sector:	Private
Location:	Austin, TX 78748. 9500 S IH 35 Frontage Rd Suite G
Details:	Plans call for a 71,513-square-foot interior remodel, add OPU storage with cooler & freezer front of store, relocate all offices, fitting rooms, Starbucks & Snack Bar, redesign optical, electronics & beauty, update guest services & checkout registers and replace refrigerated cases.

Stage:	Starts in 4-12 months
Construction Start:	Q1/2022
Construction End:	Q3/2022
Bid Due Date:	N/A

 

Parmer Retail Center 

After registering its plans with the State of Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, this project has had its building permit approved. Construction for the project has not yet begun, however, and neither a start date nor a construction schedule has been finalized. Additionally, Grand Construction, Inc. has been selected as the project developer. 

Project Type/Size:	Retail (4,087 sq-ft)
Construction Type:	New
Estimated Value:	$3.2 million
Sector:	Private
Location:	Austin, TX 78753. 1100 E Parmer Ln
Details:	Plans call for the construction of a 4,087-square-foot steel framed retail building.

Stage:	Planning (Active)
Construction End:	N/A
Bid Due Date:	N/A

Suds Deluxe

For the Suds Deluxe car wash project, an application was submitted to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in September 2021. The new facility’s owner is CW 6 Austin, LLC.

Project Type/Size:	Retail (35,754 sq-ft)
Construction Type:	New
Estimated Value:	$1.5 million
Sector:	Private
Location:	Austin, TX 78752. 820 E Anderson Lane
Details:	Plans call for the construction of a new 35,754-square-foot Suds Deluxe car wash.

Stage:	Starts in 4-12 months
Construction Start:	Q2/2022
Construction End:	Q4/2022
Bid Due Date:	N/A

O’Reilly Auto Parts

A building permit for this project was issued back in August 2021.

Project Type/Size:	Retail (8,294 sq-ft)
Construction Type:	New
Estimated Value:	$1.4 million
Sector:	Private
Location:	Austin, TX 78729. 12489 Los Indios Trl
Details:	Plans call for the construction of an 8,294-square-foot O’Reilly Auto Parts store.

Stage:	Early Construction
Construction Start:	Q3/2021
Construction End:	Q1/2022
Bid Due Date:	N/A

Room & Board Remodel

A building permit for Room & Board’s remodeling of its existing store was issue in September 2021.

Project Type/Size:	Retail (12,000 sq-ft)
Construction Type:	Renovation, Flash Projects
Estimated Value:	< $1 million
Sector:	Private
Location:	Austin, TX 78758. 3200 Palm Way #170
Details:	Plans call for the remodeling of the existing 12,000-square-foot retail space for Room and Board.

Stage:	Groundbreaking
Construction Start:	Q4/2021
Construction End:	Q1/2022
Bid Due Date:	N/A

As ever, remember that there’s more to Austin’s booming retail scene than the projects that we’ve mentioned here! This article represents only a sampling of the kinds of retail developments set to continue proliferating throughout Austin. Keep up with us for the latest and greatest in planned construction all over the country.

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