Land Development Academy brings together the best instruction from the City of Austin departments involved in the site plan review process. This educational program offers a deeper look at the site plan review process from the experts who do this work. After testing and perfecting the curriculum with City staff, the Land Development Academy is now available for everyone who wants to better understand this process and its purpose. Whether you are a developer, a contractor, a neighbor, or a curious community member, we look forward to growing, learning and continuing to improve with you.  


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Click the links below to join us for one or more Land Development Academy class. If you have any questions, please contact dsdcommunications@austintexas.gov.

If you need interpretation services or accomodations, be sure to complete those questions during registration.

 

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Join previous instructors and other Land Development Academy registrants to continue your learning and connections over coffee. The first 20 attendees will enjoy coffee on us! 


Tuesday, July 15, 11:30 a.m.
Bennu Coffee, 2001 E. MLK Blvd., Austin, Texas 78702


Subject-Matter Experts Brydan Summers, Christine Barton-Holmes, and Mike McDougal will join participants to chat informally. No registration required. 

 

LDA: City of Creeks

Tuesday, July 22, 2025  |  11 a.m. to noon  |  Online (Zoom)   An overview of the history of Austin’s drainage and water quality regulations.

LDA: Legal Documents Required for Austin Development - Commercial

Wednesday, August 13, 2025  |  11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  |  Permitting and Development Center   A general overview of the legal documents that must be submitted...

LDA: Legal Documents Required for Austin Development - Residential

Thursday, August 14, 2025  |  11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  |  Permitting and Development Center   A general overview of the legal documents that must be submitted...

LDA: Subdivision 101

Wednesday, September 24, 2025  |  11 a.m. to noon  |  Online (Zoom)   This class provides a high-level overview of the subdivision process in the City...