Travis County is proposing a Courthouse to be built facing into Downtown Austin's most central and celebrated park, Republic Square Park. And, residents and visitors alike should not be thrilled with the current proposal.
Some background, per consultants hired for the project:
Currently Civil and Family Court proceedings for Travis County are occurring at the Heman Mariott Sweatt Courthouse, a building erected in 1931.
This current courthouse is lacking space needed, infrastructure, and general design and layout / circulation for those with dealings in the Court (particularly to ensure safety of those filing claims against their aggressors). More . . .
