What can I operate at The Collective East?

The property is zoned Commercial Services (CS) by the City of Austin. In plain terms, CS is one of the city's most flexible commercial categories: it allows retail, office, restaurants and food service, personal services, fitness and wellness, workshops and light manufacturing, warehousing, and showrooms — and it allows you to combine them in one suite. Most maker, studio, fitness, hospitality, and retail concepts fit without a zoning change. If you have an unusual use (auto work, heavy venting or hazardous materials, overnight uses), ask ECR early and we'll check it against the code.

What sizes are available?

Individual suites start at 725 square feet in Building 2 and around 750 square feet in the creative maker buildings (5 and 6), and run up to full floors of 19,000 square feet or more in Buildings 4 and 7. Adjacent suites can be combined, and any building can be leased whole — up to 38,062 square feet in Building 4.

Yes — 387 spaces across the campus, with two entries from Johnny Morris Road. Parking is shared across the property; ask about designated spaces for higher-traffic uses.

Buildings 1, 2, and 3 are scheduled to deliver in Q4 2026 / Q1 2027. Pre-leasing is open now; signing early gives you first choice of suite and, for whole buildings, the ability to shape the layout before construction finishes. Monthly progress photos are on the Construction page.

What internet service is available?

Google Fiber will be available at The Collective East. Service is planned to be available as each building delivers, and tenants will contract directly with Google Fiber. Contact ECR for more information.

What do the suites come with?

Every suite is an open-plan shell with natural light and robust electrical service. Depending on the building, suites include ceiling heights of 10 to 20 feet, roll-up garage doors, mezzanine levels, in-suite restrooms, and a mop-sink option. Creative maker suites in Buildings 5 and 6 come with a turnkey studio finish-out.

Leasing is handled by ECR: Ryan Wilson, rwilson@ecrtx.com, (512) 505-0006; Hannah Huskey, hhuskey@ecrtx.com, (512) 635-7760; Cory Camp, ccamp@ecrtx.com, (512) 505-2761. Or use the Contact Broker button on any building above.

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EAST AUSTIN, NEXT TO COLONY PARK AND WALNUT CREEK HIKE & BIKE TRAIL

The Collective East is at 7000 Johnny Morris Road, Austin, TX 78724, in the Northeast District of East Austin, about seven miles from downtown. The nine-acre site sits between the Colony Park Sustainable Community and the Walnut Creek greenbelt, with the Travis County Expo Center a few minutes north. Johnny Morris Road connects to US-183 and FM 969 in minutes, and SH-130 and I-35 are a short drive in either direction, which puts downtown, Mueller, the airport, and The Domain all within roughly 10 to 20 minutes. Two entrances serve the property, with 387 parking spaces on site. Google Fiber is being built to the property. For suite sizes and floor plans, see our commercial flex suites.

Map showing The Collective East at 7000 Johnny Morris Rd relative to downtown Austin, UT, the airport, Expo Center, and Colony Park, with drive distances

EAST AUSTIN’S NEW WAVE

Sitting at the center of convenience, The Collective East is neighbored by the new sustainable Colony Park community, the Walnut Creek Hike & Bike Trail, and the Travis County Exposition Center. Enjoy effortless access to Downtown Austin and quick connections to major corridors, including I-35 and Highway 130.

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Rendering of the Colony Park Sustainable Community, the master-planned neighborhood adjacent to The Collective East

COLONY PARK COMMUNITY

The Colony Park Sustainable Community is a community-led, master-planned project on 208 acres of city-owned land in East Austin, poised to launch the area's next wave of growth.

The plan calls for about 2,000 homes, new parks, and a planned commuter rail station, directly north of The Collective East.

A man riding a white mountain bike on a paved trail in a park during daytime, wearing a helmet, sunglasses, and athletic clothing.

WALNUT CREEK HIKE & BIKE TRAIL

The Walnut Creek Hike & Bike Trail System is Austin's major, multi-phased urban trail initiative, weaving a crucial thread through the northern and eastern parts of the city.

More than a recreational path, this trail system serves as vital city infrastructure that is dramatically enhancing regional accessibility and development. By linking dozens of neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and numerous parks, the Walnut Creek Trail fosters economic opportunity and make North and East Austin more desirable for new residential and commercial investment.

TRAVIS COUNTY EXPO CENTER

The Travis County Expo Center is a major economic engine and cultural pillar in East Austin.

In addition to Rodeo Austin, the multi-purpose complex, which includes the Luedecke Arena, Show Barn, and Skyline Club, consistently supports the local community and drives business development by hosting a wide variety of events. These include year-round functions like large trade shows, music festivals, car shows, dog shows, and community gatherings.

Commuter rail at a station platform — a Colony Park station is planned on the line near The Collective East

PLANNED METRO STATION

The proposed commuter rail is set to fundamentally redefine mobility and development in the region. The new line is planned to repurpose existing freight tracks to provide a new commuter rail link between Downtown Austin and the future Colony Park Station.

It will connect East Austin residents to major employment, education, and health centers downtown and at UT, vastly improving accessibility and spurring commercial and residential development in a corridor previously limited by car dependence. The new Expo Center Park & Ride further cements the area as a critical mobility hub for the entire Northeast District.