Limbacher & Godfrey is serving as Historic Resources Consultant for the Downtown Austin Plan. With this Plan, “At its Bicentennial in 2039, Downtown will be at the heart of one of the most sustainable cities in the nation. . . . .with a beloved fabric of historic places, buildings and landscapes that celebrate the unique journey Austin has taken over the past 200 years.” The planning process began in 2005 with a Council resolution. In November, 2010, a final draft of the Plan was issued for community review.

In February of 2009, Limbacher & Godfrey’s Master Plan for Barton Springs Pool was accepted by the Austin City Council by unanimous vote. The goal of the plan is to, “return the site to its rightful glory, where the water was cleaner and the experience of the pool was more enjoyable.” The 22-acre site had nearly a million visitors during the 2006-2007 swimming season.

Completion of Limbacher & Godfrey’s North Village Branch Library was celebrated with a Grand Opening on May 30, 2009. This branch library is the first to be built in Austin under a new programmatic vision—the library for the future. The design incorporates attributes of upscale bookstores, with the collection prominently displayed and an emphasis on customer service and computers. At the 2008 AIA Honor Awards Gala, Limbacher & Godfrey was awarded the Firm Achievement Award, “for distinguished architecture and for outstanding contributions to the community and to the profession.”

Limbacher & Godfrey’s restoration of the Deep Eddy Bathhouse was celebrated with a Grand Opening on June 2, 2007. The restoration was intended to capture the historic architecture that had been lost, while at the same time create a modern, fully functioning bathhouse. The Deep Eddy Bathhouse was built in 1936. It was Austin’s first WPA project. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

At the 2007 Texas Society of Architects convention, Laurie Limbacher was awarded the James D. Pfluger Award, “her lifelong contributions of professional talent, leadership and volunteer service to historic preservation and community-based programs.”

At the 2006 AIA Honor Awards Gala, Laurie Limbacher was awarded the John V. Nyfeler Award for Community Service for “extended community service and significant positive impact on urban, environmental and neighborhood issues.” The award was presented by then-mayor Will Wynn.