Urban Design Speaker Series: Thoughtbarn

The Urban Design Committee’s 2026 Speaker Series will focus on smaller scale development and projects that transform underutilized spaces at the neighborhood scale, demonstrate creativity in adaptive reuse and inform a sense of place.

First up in our series will be Lucy Begg and Robert Gay of Thoughtbarn to share more about their vision and process for the redevelopment of the former 1960’s Hyde Park Post Office into a lively neighborhood hub that serves as the home of FirstLight Books, Tiny Grocer, All Day Pizza and Moogie Pilates. We’ll discuss ways that this project prioritizes the public realm and exemplifies the principles of urbanism through placemaking and thoughtful design.

Lunch will be provided. Register here.

About AIA Austin Urban Design

The AIA Austin Urban Design Committee aims to improve the quality of the urban environment by promoting excellence in design, planning, and public policy in the built environment. The Urban Design Committee, in concert with allied community and professional groups, promotes programs that teach and inform professionals and the public about the design and development of quality urban spaces and environments.

All are welcome to the Urban Design Committee meetings, typically held 4th Wednesday of each month at 12:00 PM. Information provided in to our mailing list. Sign up for our mailing list here