Summary

As part of the Surplus Property Repurposing Process established by Austin ISD, staff have completed Step 1 (Data Collection) and Step 2 (Scoring and Evaluation) for the Widén Elementary School site.

Four potential reuse options were evaluated (tap/hover over each to learn what information is included in each category):

1. Adaptive Reuse with Improvements
2. Long-term Ground Lease
3. Fee Simple Sale

Using the district’s 100-point scoring framework, Adaptive Reuse with Improvements ranked highest, demonstrating the strongest overall alignment with district priorities, financial sustainability, and long-term flexibility.

Step 1: Data Collection and Key Findings

The district gathered and reviewed information to better understand this property and evaluate possible future uses. The materials below were used to assess each option and inform the scoring. 

Click on each category to view the full report:

• Market Analysis 
• Entitlement Study
• Public and Community Partner Engagement 
• Facility Condition and Maintenance Needs Assessment
• Historical Evaluation

Step 2: Scoring and Evaluation

Each reuse option was evaluated across the following categories (hover over each to learn what information is included in each category):

• Market and Site Logistics
• Community Impact
• Financial Impact and Risk
• Flexibility and Optionality

View Becker Scoring and Evaluation

Next Steps

• Step 3: Financial Review and Staff Recommendation – Conduct a financial review incorporating district budget considerations, capital needs, and revenue requirements. Develop a staff recommendation based on scoring results and financial context. While scoring identifies options that are most aligned across evaluation criteria, the financial review may result in a different recommended option based on districtwide budget considerations and revenue needs.
  Community members are encouraged to share feedback on the evaluation and scoring through the online survey. The survey will remain open until.
• Step 4: Board Consideration – Present the final recommendation to the Board of Trustees for consideration and action.

Staff Recommendation

This recommendation reflects current findings and will continue to evolve with additional community input and analysis before being presented to the Board of Trustees for consideration and action.

Recommendation Pending

A preliminary staff recommendation for this site is still being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.