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east austin: Why Central Austin Lot Values Could Drop By 50% Tomorrow - 05/14/08 11:34 AM
If you own or recently purchased a lot in Austin with the intent to build more than one unit or a duplex, throw your current plans away. A crucial City Planning Commission vote tomorrow could drop some Central Austin land values by at least 50%.
For background, the Austin City Planning Commission reviewed changes to city design standards through a task force. The Residential Development Standards Task Force first met December 2007 and briefed Austin City Council in February.
Most guidelines are well-received, but one in particular may negatively impact Austin duplexes and infill lots, especially in East and Central Austin.
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east austin: Spotlight: Park Place Village Homeless RV Park in East Austin Creates Criticism, Praise - 04/21/08 06:59 PM
Today's spotlight is on controversial Park Place Village, a 10-acre gated RV site for 150-175 "chronically homeless" individuals.
The 99-year ground lease for the city-owned land in East Austin was approved by council to help fight homelessness.
Opposing East Austin residents faced an uphill battle at this week's city council meeting. Reporters said hundreds of homeless Austinites and their supporters packed council chambers to ensure approval for the 3-year project. Park Place Village residents would rent the RVs and cottages for $100 to $375 a month, including electricity, water and TV services.
Three Major Reasons Why East Austin Opposed Park Place Village
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east austin: East Austin Families Defend Rights to Build on Small Lots - 01/08/08 07:50 AM
If you've heard some rumbling lately, it's not a thunderstorm. There's trouble brewing in East Central Austin.
Small lot property owners are upset with limitations the City Planning Commission proposed on December 11th. The new changes will decrease the ability of over 1500 East Austin residents to build on their small parcels of land.
East Austin resident and property owner, "Hollywood" Henderson, sent a note to thousands of his fellow residents to cotral them take a stand at the January 17th City Council Meeting for the final vote on this issue.
Here's an excerpt from Mr. Henderson's letter to his neighbors:
Dear Neighbor,
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east austin: Spotlight: Chestnut Commons Provides Hip Urban Living Near Central Austin - 10/08/07 11:12 AM
Each week, we're going to try to spotlight a builder or community in Texas. Over time, we hope to have a vast database of the Texas communities and why residents choose to live there.
Chestnut Commons is a "hip" urban bungalow community in East Austin that's entering it's final build phases. Armadillo Homes is the respected builder.
Our clients like Chestnut Commons because of it's central location (click the picture to view or visit the site), proximity to upcoming commuter rail lines, and the great looking bungalows that suit their lifestyle.
BRIEF COMMUNITY DETAILS
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east austin: Hip Urban Condo Home in HOT East Central Austin! 2305 East 22nd Street - 08/01/07 06:00 PM
Unit One-Urban Condo Home in 78722 (French Place Area) Not on MLSLocation: Central East AustinDo you love the unique character and charm of an older home and neighborhood? Don't miss this rare opportunity to have modern, urban living with the look, space, and feel of the comfortable suburbs! East Central Austin is currently one of the most coveted areas in Austin, located one block from the French Place subdivision in the 78722 zip code. Fabulous restaurants and the University of Texas stadium are within walking distance. Just a few minutes in the car gets you to the downtown nightlife, shopping, hospitals, … (0 comments)
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