The Downtown Austin Alliance prepared this briefing book in preparation for an Urban Land Institute Nation Panel that took place February 23-28, 2020. The book serves as a reference guide and high-level overview of the relevant economic, social and transportation opportunities and challenges facing the future of I-35.
The briefing book explores: the history of I-35 and racial segregation in Austin; the state of the highway today, as well as a deeper dive into TxDOT’s Capital Express Central Project and the opportunity it presents to our community; the existing conditions, including the Project’s physical, cultural, economic and community context; the policies and planning efforts guiding Austin’s future; and the potential partnerships and funding tools available to implement the Project.
