In May 2019, the Austin City Council approved a plan to rebuild its existing downtown convention center, to the tune of $1.2 billion. Citizens in opposition to the move successfully petitioned to put the matter—more specifically, its funding—before voters. Brush up with what happened, how it happened, and what happens next.
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August 12, 2019
City tackles convention center expansion with hotel tax rate hike
Council’s move could put county funds in jeopardy
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July 29, 2019
Convention center challenge moves forward
Petition to put plan to a citywide vote approved by city clerk
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July 17, 2019
Fairmont developer ditches plan to buy historic downtown spot
Financier withdraws proposal for Palm School property amid city and county negotiations
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June 5, 2019
Historic Palm School preservation gets thumbs-up from county
Leaders are still undecided about what to do with the valuable property surrounding Downtown building
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May 24, 2019
Convention center expansion plan moves forward at city
Vision includes preservation of county-owned Palm School
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May 21, 2019
Convention center expansion plan picks up steam
City Council proposal renews interest in $1.15 billion project