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The Baby Caf\u00e9 is pictured Thursday. The caf\u00e9 and play area are accepting waitlist signups, according to the business’ website.<\/p>\n
Justin Doud\/Austin American-Statesman<\/p>\n
A caf\u00e9 for babies and their caretakers, a new traveler-focused hotel in Bastrop<\/a> and a massive industrial park are among the new projects coming to the Austin metro area.<\/p>\n The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation oversees a variety of industries, from cosmetology to electricians. The agency also requires contractors to file preliminary plans when a renovation or construction project will cost more than $50,000 and requires an accessibility review. Information from TDLR filings is preliminary and subject to change.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Interstate 35 construction may be the region’s most visible project, but it’s far from the only one. Here are several other developments to watch:<\/p>\n Axis 183<\/p>\n A massive\u00a0302,466-square-foot<\/a> industrial park<\/a> is coming to Cedar Park<\/a> with four buildings<\/a> and up to 265,080 square feet<\/a> of available space, according to a commercial listing for the property.<\/p>\n The Cedar Park City Council approved the project\u2019s zoning request in March. Construction is scheduled to begin in early August and is expected to continue into next year, according to TDLR filings. The listing advertises<\/a> \u201cprime positioning along the 183A corridor\u201d and \u201cflexible options for lease or sale.\u201d<\/p>\n Estimated Cost: $21.76 million<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Address: 1199 Fire Lane, Cedar Park, TX 78613<\/p>\n FairField Inn Staybridge Suites Bastrop<\/p>\n A new 121-room hotel just minutes from Buc-ee’s and Bastrop State Park is slated to start construction on Texas 71 this September, according to state filings. Houston-based American Liberty Hospitality and Marriott announced the hotel last year,\u00a0marketing it toward travelers<\/a> as Austin\u2019s suburbs continue to grow and attract global companies.<\/p>\n Construction is planned to finish in July 2028. American Liberty Hospitality was not immediately available for comment.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Estimated Cost: $10 million<\/p>\n Address: 21837 State Highway 71, Bastrop, TX, 78602<\/p>\n Noveon Magnetics Inc.<\/p>\n A magnet manufacturer in San Marcos is\u00a0planning to expand its facilities<\/a> with an electrical room addition, according to state filings. The filing does not include details about the scope of the work and the company did not immediately respond to requests for comment. However, construction is scheduled to begin July 18 and comes after the company announced $215 million in financing earlier this year to enhance the company\u2019s\u00a0\u201crare earth magnet manufacturing capacity.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n The company is one of the only manufacturers in the nation of sintered NdFeB rare earth magnets \u2014 super-powerful magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines and MRI machines<\/a>.<\/p>\n Estimated Cost: $8 million<\/p>\n Address: 1550 Clovis Barker Road, San Marcos, TX 33607<\/p>\n Blue Hole Nature Center<\/p>\n The Village of Wimberley is planning a few new learning centers at\u00a0Blue Hole Regional Park next summer<\/a>, according to state filings. With construction set to start next July and end in 2028, the plans include two nature learning spaces, restrooms, covered porches and an \u201ceducation courtyard.\u201d<\/p>\n Estimated Cost: $4 million<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Address: 333 Blue Hole Lane, Wimberley, TX 78676<\/p>\n The Baby Caf\u00e9\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n Renovations for a baby-friendly caf\u00e9<\/a> are expected to wrap up by the end of July, according to filings. The caf\u00e9 and play area are accepting waitlist signups, according to the business’ website. The business has been tracking its opening on social media since last February.<\/p>\n \u201cAustin Baby Caf\u00e9 is officially taking shape, and seeing everything come together makes this dream feel more real every day,\u201d the company said in\u00a0an Instagram post<\/a>.<\/p>\n Article continues below this ad<\/p>\n Estimated Cost:\u00a0$280,000<\/p>\n Address: 2110 Whitehorse Trail, Building A, Austin, TX 78757<\/p>\n<\/p>\n