City Council puts South Central Waterfront Plan on ice "The plan – which would guide development on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake across from downtown with an aim to increase density, height and affordable housing – has been in the works since the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan was adopted in 2016. ” (Elizabeth Pagano, Austin Monitor)
How much parking is getting built in Austin now that it's not required? One program offers an idea. "A KUT analysis of 14 Affordability Unlocked projects finds that developers built, in total, about 25% fewer parking spaces than they would have had to under Austin’s old parking rules.” (Audrey McGlinchy, KUT 90.5)
Lucchese put its best boot forward with buzzy opening of SoCo location in Austin "Beyond being a popular retail street, SoCo has cultivated a reputation as one of the premier western wear hubs in the country. Lucchese expects to contribute to this reputation as it is located in between Allen’s Boots and the new industry darling Tecovas.” (Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman)
250-unit apartment complex to open in Georgetown "The 250-unit apartment complex will feature garden-style, walk-up apartments and townhomes with a clubhouse, resort-style pool, outdoor play areas and walking paths connected to a trail system.” Chloe Young, Community Impact
Texas AG Ken Paxton is shielding details about his real estate buying spree from the state "Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has purchased millions of dollars’ worth of properties in recent years. So why is he keeping them secret?” (Lauren McGaughy, KUT 90.5)
Elon Musk’s Secret Effort to Oust a Soros-Backed Prosecutor "Elon Musk secretly channeled hundreds of thousands of dollars into a local race in Travis County, Texas, in an unsuccessful effort to unseat a prosecutor who had won the office with the backing of the investor and Democratic donor George Soros.” (Joe Palazzolo and Dana Mattioli, Wall Street Journal)
Concerns after Progressive becomes latest insurance company to limit coverage in Texas "Progressive is the latest insurance company to stop offering homeowner coverage in parts of Texas due to the rise in weather-related disasters.” (Jessica Che, KVUE-CBS)
