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 construction that is already underway and marks a significant milestone for the project, which is seen as a response to the city's rapid growth and residents' desire for a true community gathering place.
Developer Tim Dowling and Buda Capital Partners will be joined by Mayor Lee Urbanovsky, City Manager Micah Grau, and Buda EDC CEO Jennifer Storm at the ceremony. The project is made possible through an incentive between the City of Buda and the Buda EDC. Unlike traditional retail centers, The Roundabout is intentionally walkable, designed 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." Jennifer Storm, CEO of the Buda EDC, emphasized the community's role: "This project is a true reflection of what the people of Buda have been asking for: a place where the community can thrive. The Roundabout enhances quality of life while honoring the heritage that makes Buda special."
As Buda experiences high population growth, residents have expressed a strong desire for a central 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, offering family-focused amenities such as pickleball, volleyball, live music, and kids' play areas. Dowling added, "Buda’s evolution calls for intentional spaces that bring people together, and The Roundabout development is focused on creating a community-gathering environment. 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."
The event will take place at 1141 RM 967, Buda, Texas. Attendees will include Mayor Urbanovsky, City Manager Grau, Jennifer Storm, Monica Davidson from the Chamber, Tim Dowling, tenants, and investors. 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 operated by Buda Capital Partners. Future tenants La Ola Pop Shop and Trianon Coffee will serve refreshments at the ceremony. Members of the media are welcome. To learn more about The Roundabout in Buda, available property spaces, or partnership opportunities, visit RoundaboutInBuda.com or contact Tim Dowling.
