EDC east of Austin reacquires land previously planned for 'Google-like' fintech company HQ "It marks a long-awaited revelation regarding the status of the Moca Financial Inc. headquarters project in Bastrop, which in 2021 was said to bring 700 jobs, three buildings and a 'Silicon Valley vibe,' with water features, bike trails and amphitheater, to the site in the Bastrop Business and Industrial Park." (Justin Sayers, Austin Business Journal)
Bastrop to see infrastructure updates ahead of X relocation "Bastrop city and county officials confirmed infrastructure updates are underway to accommodate the relocation of Elon Musk's social media company X—formerly known as Twitter—near Hyperloop Plaza in the 800 block of FM 1209.” (Amanda Cutshall, Community Impact)
Austin FC says Q2 is the first soccer stadium in the world to be considered 'zero waste’ :"Q2 stadium has diverted 90% of waste generated during games in the last year, making it considered 'zero waste.’ Austin FC said the stadium is one of just five sports venues in the world and the only soccer-specific stadium to earn the TRUE certificate from the Green Business Certification Inc.” (Katy McAfee, KUT 90.5)
International buyers pump $618 million into Central Texas housing market "Despite the ongoing cooling trend in the Austin-area housing market, Central Texas continues to be a sought-after destination for international homebuyers, sellers and investors.” (Shonda Novak, Austin American-Statesman)
Wave of taller, mixed-use development coming under new Austin affordable building program "Plans for dozens of mixed-use projects concentrated around South and East Austin are advancing under a city building program created earlier this year.” (Ben Thompson, Community Impact)
