Austin’s Growth: What’s on the Horizon

By Intelligent Real Estate February 12, 2025
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Austin is more than just the land of taco trucks and live music-it’s still one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. From its undeniable cultural appeal to major infrastructure projects, Austin is cementing its status as a powerhouse city. With growth comes inevitable challenges, but Austin has strategic plans in place to navigate them effectively. Let’s take a closer look at what’s on the horizon.

Convention Center Expansion-Bigger and Better in Texas right?

Austin is now the 11th largest city in the U.S., but its convention center ranked 60th in size. That’s changing soon:

  • Old Convention center is planned to be demolished in March 2025
  • New facility will double the size, catapulting Austin to the 35th largest convention center
  • Expected completion is mid-to-late 2028

Mega Infrastructure Projects: What to Expect

  • I-35 Expansion
  • Airport Expansion-More Flights, More Convenience(Full completion expected by 2030)
  • Austin Light Rail
    • Phase 1: A 10 mile stretch with 15 stops, connecting downtown, UT, and the convention center
    • Construction plans to kick off in 2027, with full operation by 2033
    • Expected to trigger the development of 50,000 housing units by 2045 and create 10,000 jobs
    • Read more here.

Key Dates to Watch:

  • March 26, 2025: Convention Center Demolition begins
  • Mid-to-late 2028: New Convention center opens
  • 2027: Light rail construction kicks off
  • 2030: Airport expansion completed
  • 2033: Light rail expected to be fully operational

Austin’s future is bright, but it won’t come without growing pains. The next few years will test the city’s adaptability, but with strategic planning and strong community support, Austin is poised to emerge stronger, more connected and innovative than ever. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or homebuyer, navigating these changes will require insight and expertise. If you’re looking for guidance on how Austin’s growth impacts real estate opportunities, Intelligent Real Estate is here to help.

About the Author
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Anne-Marie Cancienne, BROKER | OWNER

With over 20 years of experience in real estate, Anne-Marie is the quintessential partner. She couples rock-solid negotiation skills with deep empathy for her clients, and she brings that same commitment to partnering with her agents.


Anne-Marie recruits only the best agents—regardless where they are in their careers—building a family of realtors who truly showcase an intelligent approach to real estate. She offers each agent consistent mentoring and coaching with an eye toward continuous growth and improvement. “When you have values, you add value,” says John Wilson, IRE agent. “I see Anne-Marie as a true partner, and that’s definitely different from other brokerages.” 


Knowing that every agent and every deal deserves a customized approach, Anne-Marie provides professional, creative marketing strategies, tailored to meet the needs of each agent and opportunity. She is passionate about building a brokerage that genuinely meets the needs of both agents and clients.


Anne-Marie has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Public Relations from Louisiana State University. She maintains several real estate certifications, notably the CRS© (Certified Residential Specialist), a designation retained by the top 3% of realtors across the country, and the Million Dollar Guild-Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, recognizing her upper-tier expertise in the luxury ($1M and above) home market.


Family comes first with Anne-Marie. She and Craig have been married for 22 years, and together they are the proud parents of two busy daughters, Mary Hadley (16), and Emma Rose (13).