Housing
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 by Syeda Hasan
Housing
‘Prop A’ could bring unprecedented investment in affordable housing in Austin
Austin voters will decide this November on the fate of seven bond propositions totaling $925 million. Proposition A asks voters to decide on a $250 million bond for affordable housing.If approved, the proposition would provide money for the city to build, repair and maintain…
Monday, October 8, 2018 by Jack Craver
Housing
Council debates how to convert downtown property into affordable housing
Almost every member of City Council agrees that the city should use two pieces of prime downtown real estate for affordable housing. However, questions and potential disagreements remain about how the land should be used to provide housing.Some Council members…
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 by Chad Swiatecki
Housing
Resolution would start push for affordable housing on former HealthSouth property
On Thursday, City Council will vote on taking the first step in redeveloping the former HealthSouth property on Red River Street, which has been identified by many as a potential site for the city to create affordable housing units.At Tuesday’s…
Thursday, September 27, 2018 by Chad Swiatecki
Housing
With first acquisition, workforce housing fund looks for capital to grow
A real estate investment fund aimed at preserving Austin’s fast-disappearing supply of workforce housing announced the acquisition of its first 308-unit rental property in North Austin.The Austin Housing Conservancy recently closed on the Preserve at Wells Branch in a deal…
Thursday, September 27, 2018 by Jack Craver
Housing
Low-income housing project advancing in Northwest Austin
An affordable housing development that has drawn fierce opposition from nearby residents in North Austin is one step closer to realization.The proposed Elysium Grand apartments at 3300 Oak Creek Drive, just west of MoPac Expressway, will include 90 units. Only…
Thursday, September 6, 2018 by Syeda Hasan
Housing
Fewer Austin residents are burdened by housing costs, but many still struggle
Austin is slowly making progress toward becoming a more affordable city, according to a new analysis, but many residents are still finding it difficult to pay for housing.The report released Wednesday by the nonprofit HousingWorks Austin finds that compared to…
