Name
Opening Keynote Presentation -- AUSTIN POWERS: How Retrofits Succeed When Local Coordination Succeeds
Date & Time
Thursday, April 24, 2025, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speakers
Description
The Texas State Capital Complex Retrofit Project is a benchmark for successful urban redevelopment achieved through local partnerships and community coordination. In this session, delegates will gain insights into the multifaceted approach taken to update and modernize historic buildings, how local agencies, city planners, and community organizations collaborated to overcome unique challenges, from logistical hurdles to sustainability goals, while ensuring that the retrofits met current environmental standards and the needs of their end-users.