Downtown Austin Project Coordination Zone (DAPCZ)

The DAPCZ meeting is a monthly virtual meeting facilitated by Right-of-Way Management and attended by City staff, utilities, and private project teams. These meetings allow neighboring projects to review the current DAPCZ project list, coordinate construction schedules, share work zones, explore joint‑trenching opportunities, and maintain regular communication with other project managers and area stakeholders.

Who needs to attend the DAPCZ meeting, and what projects must be added to the DAPCZ project list?

A knowledgeable project representative must attend each monthly meeting for as long as their project remains on the DAPCZ project list.

Projects must be added to the list if they are located within the DAPCZ boundary and meet any of the following criteria:

• Excavation of 25 linear feet or more
• Overhead or above‑ground work lasting 31 days or longer
• Any work associated with a long‑term project

When are DAPCZ meetings held?

DAPCZ meetings take place on the third Tuesday of each month and are held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Once a project is added to the DAPCZ project list, project contacts are added to the DAPCZ listserv and will receive the meeting invitation and Teams instructions.

The Downtown Austin Project Coordination Zone (DAPCZ) covers the downtown area, and per Ordinance 14‑11‑167, all work within this boundary must be coordinated with other active projects before construction begins.

2026 Meeting Schedule

January	Tuesday	01/20/26	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Microsoft Teams
February	Tuesday	02/17/26	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Microsoft Teams
March	Tuesday	03/17/26	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Microsoft Teams
April	Tuesday	04/21/26	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Microsoft Teams
May	Tuesday	05/19/26	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	IN-PERSON
June	Tuesday	06/16/26	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Microsoft Teams
July	Tuesday	07/21/26	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Microsoft Teams
August	Tuesday	08/18/26	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Microsoft Teams
September	Tuesday	09/15/26	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Microsoft Teams
October	Tuesday	10/20/26	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Microsoft Teams
November	Tuesday	11/17/26	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Microsoft Teams
December	Tuesday	12/15/26	10 a.m.-12 p.m.	Microsoft Teams

 

How do I add a project to the DAPCZ Project List?

Email project details to DAPCZ Coordinators at ROWProjectCoordination@austintexas.gov. We ask that a new project be added to the project list at least 3 months prior to the start of construction. The email subject line should read "New DAPCZ Project".

• NEW
• Project Name:
• Project Location:
• Project Description (detailed):
• Name, Phone #, Email Address of DAPCZ site contact:
• Project Owner:
• Start Date (estimated):
• Duration (estimated):
• Project Status (e.g., active Site Plan, pending General Permit):
• Comments:
• Comments should provide a detailed description of the project state, including setup, closures, work phase, durations, subcontractors, etc.

How do I update the DAPCZ Project List?

Email project updates to DAPCZ Coordinators at ROWProjectCoordination@austintexas.gov. Provide the information listed below no later than noon on the Friday before the next DAPCZ meeting. The email subject line should read "DAPCZ Project Update."

• UPDATE
• Project Name:
• Project Location:
• Comments:
• Comments should explain the current setup, changes to closures, work phase updates, duration updates, subcontractor updates, etc. "No change" is not an acceptable answer.
• Add your project to the DAPCZ list to begin coordination.
• Ensure your designated project representative attends all scheduled meetings.
• Contact Right of Way Management if you need assistance determining whether your project qualifies.