Welcome!
about the site
The purpose of this website is two-fold. First, it is intended to be a companion source of public information and input for the Hutto Co-op District Design Charette held on February 27, 2010. Second, it is to be an ongoing portal of information as the design and construction progresses on new city facilities and private development in the Co-op district.
On the tabs above you can access the following;
- The Project Overview (including a download of the Facility Needs Assessment)
- The Proposed Design Concept for the new City Facilities
- Information about the Design Charette
- Information about Development Opportunities in the Co-op District
- Information about the Design Team
Monthly Updates
A Request for Qualifications for Future Co-op Site Development
25 March 2010
An aerial view of the proposed site with developed block suggestions (click to enlarge)
The City of Hutto is requesting qualified submittals from a master development team to assist in the planning and development of land owned by the City. The City seeks to develop a partnership with an interested and qualified development team to assist in the realization of the City’s long-term vision for the redevelopment of the former industrial site known as The Hutto Co-op District. See more at the Development Opportunities page
Co-op Project Draws Media Attention
10 September 2010
Recently the Austin Business Journal published a feature about the future development on the Hutto site. This is actually the first example of this kind of publication. The project was also published in the Round Rock Leader and the Austin American Statesman. You may read these articles yourself over at The Round Rock Leader, The Austin Business Journal or The Austin American Statesman
Or, directly download a pdf:
Austin Business Journal
Round Rock Leader
Austin American Stateman
Preliminary Design & Cost Estimate Completed
20 July 2010
By May the design team completed the Schematic Design phase for the Hutto Municipal Complex and the Civic Block. This completed design was presented to the Hutto City Council on the 20th of May 2010. The design was very positively received as it incorporated many suggested elements that were recommended during the Public Charrette process. Also at this meeting, the preliminary cost estimate was presented to the City Council. This estimate is still undergoing review but all indications suggest that the project will be within budget.
To read more about the schematic design, please download the pdf here.
The Swing Building viewed from the Northeast (click on thumbnails to enlarge images)
A Successful Weekend Charrette
1 March 2010
On Saturday, February 27th, the Design Charrette was held at the Hutto City Hall. The collaboration between architects, citizens and city council members was a rousing success. The attendees were separated into focus groups and each group brainstormed about ideas they could bring to the Civic Block. The results included six uniquely different potential schemes for the project as well as a greater understanding of what the average Hutto citizen expects from this new civic construction. See more at the Design Charrette page
