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Project with Potential Data Center gets Zoning Approval in Round Rock

Highland Resources Inc. has received approval to rezone a 57-acre site in Round Rock for an industrial development, which could include a data center, substation, and commercial space. Officials are addressing concerns about water and power use, with modern cooling technology expected to reduce water consumption. The project is part of Round Rock’s growing data…

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Houston-Based Developer Eyes Project with Data Center in Round Rock

Highland Resources Inc. is planning a 57-acre development in Round Rock, potentially including a data center, electric substation, and commercial spaces. The project recently received a recommendation from the Round Rock Planning and Zoning Commission and will be reviewed by the City Council. The data center would require a substation for adequate power, with discussions…

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Developers Aim to Replace Hundreds of Apartments with Thousands in Austin’s East Riverside Neighborhood

Two large redevelopment projects in Austin’s East Riverside neighborhood are set to go before City Hall. Wildhorn Capital aims to transform the Patten East Apartments into a mixed-use complex with 1,000 apartments and retail space. Similarly, Anthony Clarke plans to redevelop the Altura Apartments into 1,200 new units with retail and office space. Both projects…

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Rastegar Property’s Proposed South Austin Mixed-Use Project Wins Initial Approval

Rastegar Property Co.’s planned mixed-use development on South Congress Avenue is moving forward after overcoming a setback caused by a lawsuit against the city’s previous land use policies. The project will bring 250 apartments and 9,600 square feet of retail space to a nearly 3-acre site, with a proposal to rezone the property for general…

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Journal Profile: Land Use Insider Leah Bojo Plays an Important Role in Austin’s Development Scene from the Big Apple

Leah Bojo, Director of Land Use and Entitlements at Drenner Group PC, is a key figure in Austin’s development scene. Though based in New York City, she continues to manage major projects in Austin. Bojo’s career began with community advocacy and progressed through roles with the city, including shaping significant urban plans. She emphasizes the…

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Richman Group Subsidiary Plans Hundreds of Apartments near Austin Airport

Richman Southwest Development LLC, a subsidiary of The Richman Group, plans to build a mixed-use development on a 10-acre site near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The project will include approximately 280 apartments, with some units designated as affordable for households earning 70-80% of the median family income. The development will also feature green space and is…

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North Austin Radisson set for Redevelopment; Haven for Young Lifestyles to Pop Up Around it

A vacant North Austin hotel is set to be transformed into a mixed-use development by ASAP Austin LLC. The project involves renovating the 293-room Radisson Hotel Austin – University into a new hotel brand, while also adding up to 1,000 apartments and 40,000 square feet of commercial space. The 8-acre site, located at I-35 and…

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North Austin Radisson set for Redevelopment; Hundreds of New Apartments to flank it

ASAP Austin LLC has received approval for the second reading of a rezoning request to redevelop the vacant Radisson Hotel Austin – University site. The project, located at I-35 and U.S. Highway 290, will include up to 1,000 apartments, 40,000 square feet of commercial space, and a rebranded Delta by Marriott hotel with amenities like…

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Wildhorn Capital Aims to Develop 2,000-plus Apartments off East Riverside

Wildhorn Capital LLC plans to redevelop two South Austin apartment complexes, Hillside Villas and The Patten, into a 2,100-unit development, with 91 affordable housing units. The proposal seeks to increase the site’s height limit from 40 to 120 feet, in exchange for offering affordable housing. While the Austin Planning Commission has approved the zoning change,…

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LV Collective gets Started on Paseo Apartment Tower on Rainey Street

LV Collective has started work on its Paseo residential tower in Austin’s Rainey Street district. The 48-story tower will feature 557 apartments, including 28 affordable units, and is set to be completed in late 2025. The building will include a range of amenities such as bars, lounges, a rooftop pool, coworking space, and a wellness…

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Wilson Capital’s 80-Story Skyscraper Plan Hits a Snag

Wilson Capital’s plan for the Wilson Tower, a 1,035-foot apartment high-rise in downtown Austin, has encountered a setback. During a January 23 meeting, the city’s Design Commission did not approve the current design, citing concerns about the building’s interaction with public space and pedestrian use. The commission emphasized that while the building is visually striking,…

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Plans Solidify to Replace Old Hospital with 2 Apartment Towers Packed with Public Amenities

Aspen Heights Partners is redeveloping the vacant HealthSouth hospital site in downtown Austin into two residential towers with 921 apartments, including 25% affordable housing. The north tower will have 573 market-rate units, a live music venue, food hall, and public parking, while the south tower will feature 348 units, a childcare center, retail, and parking….