Austin’s retail real estate market is evolving fast—and East 7th Street is at the center of it. From tenant demand to walkable corridors, here’s why properties like 2422 E 7th (Workbench) are leading the next wave of East Austin retail.

The retail and real estate industries are in a state of rapid transformation, driven by shifting consumer behaviors, rising costs, and the need for flexible, experience-driven spaces. As a leader in Commercial Real Estate, I stay ahead of these changes by focusing on strategic investments, adaptive use spaces, and community-driven developments. "In real estate, the difference between a profit and a pothole is knowing when to take risks and when to hold steady. You either lead the market or you get left behind." ~DeLea Becker

Restaurant Space for lease is tight and very competitive. It takes a great operator, a solid concept, delicious food and then the GRIT to keep it going through thick and thin. At Workbench in East Austin - we did a lot of the heavey lifitng in design and dark shell delivery for tenant to become big success.