Profiles in Urban Redevelopment : Mueller Austin

What once was an airport is now an inner city place to live and work. The Robert Mueller airport opened for business in 1936. It served Austin and surrounding cities for 63 years before being closed down.

With Austin continuously growing, it was only logical to develop Mueller into something the community could use to its advantage. In 2002, the city began its Mueller Master Development Agreement, turning this open land into a retail and residential masterpiece.

The city has developed this land into a affordable place to live and work. The Mueller community was inspired by other Austin neighborhoods that are traditional but yet energy efficient. The developers designed the community so that each and every home owner has their private areas. Big front porches, nice yards with lots of garden space or whatever the resident is looking for, Mueller has something for everyone.

Mueller has made is easy for people to live in the community by offering affordable homes and apartments. Whether you are looking to purchase your home or just rent. With the climbing prices of homes, there is something for everyone.

Mueller has something else that not many new communities in the Austin real estate market offer, affordable homes. Within the years of 2008-2009 Mueller will build approximately 200 affordable Austin homes. The homes will be marketed to families who are at or below 80% of Austin median family income (MFI). For rentals, the percentage falls to 60% MFI. For more information on MFI or to see the price ranges of these affordable homes, visit Mueller's website.

If residents are worried about their affordable home looking different from other homes, no need to worry. All homes are built and designed in accordance to Mueller's guidelines.

The community also has a unique park system, with about 140 acres of parks, trails and open space. Residents can enjoy everything from 5 miles of hike and bike trails to a 6.5 acre lake and out door performance venue.

Residents can have piece of mind with the Dell's Children's Medical Center nearby. Along with a shopping center which includes many retail stores, such as Lane Bryant, Marshall's and Old Navy, Bed Bath & Beyond and many more. There is something for Mueller residents and residents of surrounding communities.

With Mueller's location just three miles from downtown Austin, and only two miles from The University Of Texas campus, it makes choosing Mueller an easy decision. Mueller is also accessible to public transportation, whether it is by bus route or a taxi. You can also visit Mueller Central at 4550 Mueller BLVD.

Mueller offers an example of how to redevelop real estate in the central city in a way that can be beneficial for all residents. Not only does Mueller offer affordable options it also combines the concept of live work in a way that lowers traffic and offers parks and trails for residents in surrounding cities. Hopefully Mueller can be used as an example for other cities when they look at plans for central properties.

Ki's website brings a free search of Austin homes to future homebuyers. Additionally, there is detailed information about Austin real estate and the upcoming Mueller Development in downtown Austin. He works, and lives, in Austin, Texas.