Peter Pan Mini-Golf secures another short-term lease extension "Peter Pan Mini-Golf will hang on a little bit longer at its longtime location after securing another short-term lease renewal. But the future of the iconic business remains unknown." (Sahar Chmais, Austin Business Journal)
Builders can now construct homes on less land, as Austin’s new minimum lot size goes into effect "A controversial rule that lowers the amount of land needed to build one house in Austin goes into effect Friday. Landowners wanting to build a home in some city neighborhoods will now need 1,800 square feet of land, about two-thirds less than the old requirement.” (Audrey McGlinchy, KUT 90.5)
Travis County officials announce tax rate election for affordable child care initiative "Travis County officials approved a tax rate election for this November’s ballot, proposing an estimated $126 hike for the average taxable homestead value to support increasing access to affordable child care across the county." (Haley McLeod, Community Impact)
404-unit apartment complex Windsor Commons now open in East Austin "Windsor Commons, an apartment complex near Mueller in Windsor Park, is open and now leasing. The apartment complex offers over 400 units and future retail space. Amenities include a pool, coworking lounge, fitness center, reserved parking spaces, a package kiosk and more." (Elle Bent, Community Impact)
Historic zoning remains in limbo as commission continues to ponder east side building’s complicated past "The fate of a century-old storefront at the corner of East 12th and Comal streets remains up in the air, with debate over its merits as preservation-worthy intensifying at the city’s Historic Landmark Commission." (Kali Bramble, Austin Monitor)
Austin's apartment construction rate is 3rd highest in the nation "According to a new insight report from RentCafe, the Austin metro area has the third highest new apartment construction rate nationwide, after previously holding the No. 1 title in 2023.” (Amber Heckler , CultureMap Austin)
