The Buda Economic Development Corporation (Buda EDC) announced that The Roundabout in Buda, an 18-acre, nine-building community-focused development on Ranch to Market 967, will host a community shovel ceremony on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. The event celebrates the construction already underway at the site.
Developer Tim Dowling and Buda Capital Partners will be joined by Mayor Lee Urbanovsky, City Manager Micah Grau, and Buda EDC CEO Jennifer Storm. The project is made possible through an incentive between the City of Buda and the Buda EDC. The Roundabout is a purpose-built destination designed to fill a growing demand for a central place where residents can connect, relax, and build community. Unlike traditional retail centers or strip malls, the development is intentionally walkable, shaped around a signature circular promenade that integrates retail, dining, office space, trails, patios, playgrounds, and inviting outdoor areas into a seamless, community-centric experience.
“The dirt has already started moving, but today is about the community that made this possible,” said Dowling. “It’s an incentive-backed project, supported by the City of Buda and the Buda EDC.”
As Buda continues to experience high population growth, residents have expressed a strong desire for a true community gathering place where families, friends, and neighbors can come together, not just to shop and dine, but to spend time, celebrate, and connect. The Roundabout was created to meet that need, delivering family-focused amenities such as pickleball, volleyball, live music, and kids’ play areas.
“Buda’s evolution calls for intentional spaces that bring people together, and The Roundabout development is focused on creating a community-gathering environment,” said Dowling. “At the same time, the people-forward design was intentionally created to stand the test of time. This type of multiuse destination will serve residents, visitors, and support economic growth in the City for generations to come.”
Located a mile from Downtown Buda on the South edge of Austin along the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Marcos, The Roundabout is 51% pre-leased and will be surrounded by almost 9,000 homes. Anchors include M. McCall’s Pub and a Moontower-style entertainment venue, both run by Buda Capital Partners. Future tenants La Ola Pop Shop and Trianon Coffee will serve refreshments at the ceremony.
The event underscores the importance of the development for Buda’s economic growth and quality of life. “This project is a true reflection of what the people of Buda have been asking for: a place where the community can thrive,” said Jennifer Storm. “The Roundabout enhances quality of life while honoring the heritage that makes Buda special.”
The ceremony will take place at 1141 RM 967, Buda, Texas. Media and community members are welcome to attend. For more information about The Roundabout in Buda, available property spaces, or partnership opportunities, visit RoundaboutInBuda.com.
