Marquis on 5th, a six story, 226 unit multi-family and ground floor retail development by CWS Capital Partners, is currently moving through the planning stages in Clarksville. The address of the site, located at W. 5th and Orchard Street, is 1301 W. 5th Street. According to plans filed with the city, the apartment community includes mostly one…
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Plaza Saltillo: Finding a Balanced Mix of Market vs. Affordable Housing
Ever since Capital Metro reached agreement in March with Endeavor Real Estate Group and Columbus Realty Partners Ltd. on developing the six-block Plaza Saltillo properties, the development team has been working out the details with city officials on what promises to be the most significant change to East Austin in a generation. The Planning Commission had its chance to review the project Nov. 8, but postponed…
An Indoor Ski Resort Next To COTA Was On Offer During Last Month’s Texas-China Summit
The Texas-China Investment Summit, held last month in Austin, could bring millions of dollars in foreign investments to projects in Central Texas. Of the many possible development opportunities in search of funding listed on the summit’s site, five projects, totaling $300 million worth of investments, are currently in negotiations with a potential Chinese backer. It wouldn’t be the first sign of international interest in local real estate. Texas is the…
Austin Oaks PUD Comes Through a Neighborhood Associations’ Gauntlet, … Almost
After months of tweaking its master plan in order to bring on board northwest Austin residents, Spire Realty had hoped to get City Council approval in early November for its Austin Oaks Planned Unit Development. The various neighborhood associations-but particularly Green Trails Estates- engaged with Spire Realty on this 31.4-acre mixed use project, managed to throw up one more roadblock…
Massive Austin ISD Land Sale Could Pave Way For Affordable Housing
An Austin Independent School District advertisement for bids on more than 102 acres at 10 locations around the city will no doubt stir developer interest. Given the variety of locations—from the Central Business District to a tony Travis Country bedroom community near the Barton Creek Greenbelt—there are possibilities for high-end townhomes, affordable multifamily, upscale single family, commercial and mixed-use…
The Insider’s Guide to Austin Museum Day 2016
Plaque-readers, history buffs and diorama-enthusiasts of Austin, you’re in luck. Sunday, Sept. 18 is the 19th annual Austin Museum Day, with more than 35 area museums offering free admission and special activities to encourage interest in local exhibits and the arts. No matter how fast you walk, there’s just no way to visit every museum, center and gallery…