Austin is undergoing a period of tremendous growth and development. Where vacant parcels once lay unused, contractors are building anew. In a city like Austin where large vacant parcels are rare, new construction takes the form of tearing out the old and building the new. We call this process “infilling” and it is based on […]
Mueller Affordable Home Program
Built on the 700 acre site where the Robert Mueller Municipal Airport was once located, Mueller is one of East Austin’s most popular neighborhoods. Before the airport relocated in 1999, a task force was formed to determine what to do with the space. The task force had the forethought to create an urban, work/live/play community, […]
Austin Named One of 10 Best Cities for Urban Forests
American Forest is the oldest and largest national non-profit group that advocates for the expansion of American forests. Urban forests are one of their main focuses as they are said to reduce pollution, reduce energy demand, help manage a city’s water and help mitigate climate change. From a real estate standpoint, trees add value to […]