'Nowhere else we can go right now' | Residents raise concern over proposed redevelopment of northwest Austin apartment complex
The Acacia Cliffs apartment complex may soon be replaced with a larger complex, which would bring a steep rent increase.
Hundreds of residents could be displaced as northwest Austin redevelopment plan advances
One city leader expressed his concern since the complex is one of the "rare" and "naturally occurring affordable housing" ...
600-foot towers on the Drag? Austin proposal would allow taller building near campus
Greg Anderson, a member of the city's Planning Commission, said most developers he has heard from don't want to build up to 600 feet, but they do want to exceed the 300-foot limit currently in place ...
Texas Standard6d
Austin churches answer prayers for affordable housing – by building it themselves
As faith organizations across the city watch their congregations dwindle, some are wondering if their property could be used ...
Austin Monitor6d
A once-banned type of building is back in favor – and the Planning Commission approves
The Planning Commission approved several proposed amendments to an amendment of the city’s Technical Building Code during a ...
KXAN21d
‘Fire started spreading building to building’: East Austin apartment fire started by barbecue pit
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Several apartment buildings in east Austin are now unlivable after a fire spread from a barbecue pit into the buildings, the Austin Fire Department said. The fire happened around ...
Chicago Tribune15d
Car crashes into apartment building in Austin neighborhood, police say
A blue sedan crashed into an apartment building in the Austin neighborhood early Sunday morning, according to Chicago Police. Around 1 a.m. on Sunday, police responded to a vehicle that crashed ...
Driver critically injured after crashing into Austin apartment building, Chicago police say
A woman is critically injured after crashing a car into a West Side apartment building early Sunday morning, Chicago police ...
Community Impact7d
Housing in Austin will soon be required to have air conditioning for residents
Housing in Austin is now required to include air conditioning equipment for residents. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) A likely new local requirement will require all Austin residents to have access to air ...
Austin American-Statesman25d
600-foot towers on the Drag? Austin proposal would allow taller building near campus
Construction of apartment buildings nearly double the height of ... downtown campus under recommended land use updates the Austin City Council might consider later this year.