Demolition begins at site of future condo project on Austin's South Congress Avenue "Leland South Congress is a seven-story, mixed-use project set to rise at South Congress Avenue and East Live Oak Street. It will extend South Congress' vibrant dining, shopping, entertainment and nightlife district, which bustles with locals and tourists southward into what is now a less active area.” (Shonda Novak, Austin American-Statesman)
480-foot mixed-use tower plans approved in Austin's South Central Waterfront "Plans for a new mixed-use tower south of downtown won City Council approval in November with another likely following in the near future, the latest in a series of high-rise projects coming to Austin's South Central Waterfront.” (Ben Thompson, Austin Business Journal)
Site near former Statesman building rezoned for dense development "The potential project joins several other possible big developments in the South Congress area.” (Sean Hemmersmeier, Austin Business Journal)
Austin ISD claims victory in tax rate election "Austin ISD officials broke out into cheers during an election night watch party Tuesday as it became clear voters had approved a tax rate increase that will raise millions of dollars for the district. The district plans to use that money to give most employees raises and help pay down its $119 million budget deficit.” (Becky Fogel, Olivia Aldridge, KUT 90.5)
Austin Watershed Protection Department proposes code updates to further protect the Colorado River "The Austin Watershed Protection Department held a public meeting on Monday, Oct. 28, at the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center to discuss proposed code updates regarding the Colorado River.” (Hunter Simmpons, Austin Monitor)
