East Austin Growth Summit 2025
East Austin Is Booming—And I’m Here for It: Why You Can’t Miss the 2025 Growth Summit
By DeLea Becker | Beck-Reit Commercial Real Estate
East Austin isn’t just growing—it’s on fire. And if you’re in Commercial Real Estate, construction, development, or just have your eye on the next big opportunity, then you better be at the 2025 East Austin Growth Summit hosted by the Austin Business Journal.
I’ve been in East Austin for 25 years, and I’ve never seen momentum like this. It’s not a trend—it’s a full-blown transformation.
💡 Why This Event Matters
East Austin isn’t a secret anymore. It’s a strategic, investor-grade, high-growth market that’s attracting serious capital, talent, and visionaries. This summit isn’t just another lunch-and-learn—it’s a chance to hear directly from the shot callers shaping our city’s future.
Panelists include:
Michael Hang – Kairoi Residential
Matthew Lituchy – Jay Paul Company
Michael Piano – Presidium
Richard Suttle – Armbrust & Brown
These are the folks making moves with cranes in the air and million-dollar dirt under their feet.
🏙 What You’ll Learn
Upcoming East Austin projects that are actually happening
Where infrastructure is headed—and how it impacts property values
Zoning, entitlements, and what it takes to get shovels in the ground
Why East Austin continues to attract national investors and top talent
Strategic positioning for brokers, investors, and business owners
East Austin Growth Summit Returns: The Momentum Continues
The 2025 East Austin Growth Summit by Austin Business Journal is right around the corner—and if it’s anything like last year, get ready for some jaw-dropping insight into the explosive transformation happening east of I-35.
Last year, I had the honor of joining the inaugural panel to talk shop on what I know best: East Austin real estate—past, present, and most importantly, what’s coming next. With developers, business leaders, educators, and infrastructure pros all in the room, the event was a masterclass in growth strategy and urban evolution. And this year promises to be even bigger.
🔥 Why East Austin Still Leads the Pack
East Austin isn’t just growing—it’s booming. What used to be underutilized industrial corridors are now epicenters of tech, culture, retail, and revitalized neighborhoods. I’ve been here for 25 years, and I’m telling you: we are just getting started.
Need proof? We broke ground LAST OCTOBER on our latest development:
👉 2422 E. 7th Street – Workbench
This 48,000 SF office and retail building is the future of creative commercial space—built by women, for innovators, right in the heart of East Austin.
🧠 What You’ll Learn at This Year’s Summit
The 2025 panelists will dig deep into the next wave of transformation—think transportation expansions, massive housing developments, employer shifts, and rising land values. Expect key discussions around:
The Tesla and SpaceX multiplier effects on jobs, housing, and industry.
New developments in Colony Park, Manor Downs, and Velocity Crossing.
The push toward green infrastructure and public amenities that keep East livable.
Workforce evolution, education investment, and what that means for businesses planting roots.
And yes, you can bet I’ll be watching the panel with a critical eye and a developer’s mind.
💡 My Takeaways from Last Year’s Panel
Here’s what I shared at the 2024 summit, and what still rings true:
East Austin isn’t a trend—it’s a trajectory. The investment is real, the growth is sustainable, and the energy is unmatched.
Infrastructure fuels everything. From I-35 expansions to park space and Del Valle ISD investment, the backbone of East Austin’s growth is getting stronger.
Development isn’t luck—it’s strategy. At Beck-Reit, we buy, build, lease, and manage in-house, lowering risk and increasing velocity.
Real estate success starts with proximity and prediction. I’ve lived here, built here, and bet on this side of town before anyone else would.
Want the Inside Track?
We built out the tools for you:
➤ East Austin Development Map
Explore our interactive map featuring pinned developments, upcoming projects, and infrastructure investments.
➤ East Austin News
Updated weekly with real stories, announcements, and market shifts that matter to investors and business owners.
➤ East Austin History
Understand where we came from—and why it matters. Gentrification, zoning shifts, and industrial legacy all play a role.
👑 The Queen of East Austin Speaks
If you're thinking about leasing, buying, or developing in East Austin, let me say this:
"I don’t follow market trends. I study the streets. I build where the government spends. That’s how you stay ahead."
From RV parks to high-end office, from rehabs to raw land—I’ve done it all. And with Workbench rising from the dirt last fall, I’m not slowing down.
🧠 My Take
I’ve made a career betting big on East Austin—and I’d do it all over again. Events like this are where relationships are built, intel is shared, and deals begin. If you’re serious about doing business in East Austin, this is where you show up, shake hands, and listen up.
📆 Event Details:
📍 Where: Springdale Green – 1011 Springdale Rd, Austin, TX
📅 When: Thursday, April 24 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎤 Format: Registration, Lunch, Keynote, Panel Discussion, and Networking
🚗 Parking: Free on-site garage parking
If you’ve ever said, “I wish I would’ve bought in East Austin back when…”—you’ve still got time. But the window is narrowing. Be where the insight is shared, where the power players gather, and where the deals get sparked. I’ll be there. You should too.