Q2 Stadium Spurs Development Around Austin Venue

Rezoning and infrastructure improvements signal continued growth near new soccer stadium

Feb. 22, 2026 at 12:26am

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As Austin's Q2 Stadium prepares to host its first home game of the season, the surrounding area has seen significant development and changes since the venue opened in 2021. The city has approved rezoning for high-density residential, office, and entertainment projects near the stadium, while also investing $22 million to build new sidewalks along Burnet Road to improve pedestrian access. Local business owners are welcoming the growth, though some have faced challenges, with a few establishments closing in recent years. Despite the uneven pace of development, businesses are hopeful the additional foot traffic and amenities will benefit the area.

Why it matters

The growth around Q2 Stadium reflects the broader economic and urban development trends in Austin, as the city continues to attract new residents, businesses, and investments. The stadium's presence has catalyzed rezoning and infrastructure improvements, which could transform the neighborhood and bring new opportunities, but also poses challenges for some existing local businesses.

The details

The Austin City Council has approved the rezoning of nearly seven acres near Q2 Stadium, allowing for high-density residential, office, and entertainment projects. This signals continued development around the new soccer venue. However, some local business owners say the transition has not been without challenges, with a few establishments closing in the last 4-5 years. Business owners are hopeful the additional growth and foot traffic will benefit the area, though the pace of development has been slower than initially expected.

  • Q2 Stadium opened in 2021.
  • In December 2025, the city approved a $22 million contract to build new sidewalks along Burnet Road near the stadium.
  • The sidewalk construction project is expected to begin in spring 2026 and be completed within 494 calendar days.

The players

Mark Harris

Owner of Turnstile Coffee, Beer and Spirits, a local business near Q2 Stadium.

Austin City Council

The local governing body that approved the rezoning of nearly seven acres near the stadium to allow for high-density residential, office, and entertainment projects.

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What they’re saying

“There's always tons of excitement around it. I mean, that brings a lot of people to this area, which is great.”

— Mark Harris, Owner, Turnstile Coffee, Beer and Spirits (KXAN)

“Unfortunately, some of our colleagues have gone out of business in the last 4 or 5 years. So, you know, when I moved in here, there were four other breweries around here that are no longer here.”

— Mark Harris, Owner, Turnstile Coffee, Beer and Spirits (KXAN)

“It hasn't been as quick to come as we thought it was going to be when the stadium came around. I know that the economy has had some impact on a lot of that, but, we welcome it. We're looking for more growth.”

— Mark Harris, Owner, Turnstile Coffee, Beer and Spirits (KXAN)

What’s next

The $22 million sidewalk construction project along Burnet Road near Q2 Stadium is expected to begin in spring 2026 and be completed within 494 calendar days.

The takeaway

The growth and development around Q2 Stadium highlights the broader economic and urban transformation underway in Austin, as the city continues to attract new residents, businesses, and investments. While the pace of change has been uneven, with some local businesses facing challenges, the overall trend signals a promising future for the area surrounding the new soccer venue.