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INTRODUCTION

Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive PlanWhat Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

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Project Name- La Vista de GuadalupeLocation- 813 E. 8th, Austin, TXArchitect/Developer- Hatch+Ulland Owens Architects / Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corp.2008 completion

44 dwelling units/acre1.6 parking spaces/unit

Codes and Incentives- Austin SMART Housing,NCCD (Neighborhood Conservation Combining District) Zoning

Funding- Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Federal Home Funds, Meadows Foundation Grant


Affordability- all 22 rental units 30% - 60% MFI

Project Name- Ironhorse ApartmentsLocation- Oakland, CAArchitect/Developer- David Baker Architects / Bridge Housing2010 completion

63 dwelling units/acre( 135 bedrooms/acre )1.1 parking spaces/unit( 0.52 parking spaces/bedroom )

Codes and Incentives- _

Funding- Redevelopment Agency of the City of Oakland, CA Dept of Housing and Urban Development, Oakland Housing Authority, US BankCorp Community Development


Affordability- all 99 rental units at or below 50% MFI

Ironhorse Apartments

100% of units 50% MFI

Incentives: City redevelopment & housing; state HUD; non-profit financing

99 rental units 1-3 bedroom

64 DU/A; 1.1 parking/unit

La Vista

100% of units 30 – 60% MFI

Incentives: Grants; property tax credits; federal housing funds; SMART housing

22 rental units



La Vista & Ironhorse Apartments Summary

Project type: Urban Multifamily

Comparison: Wood framed construction over a parking podium is a cost conscious approach to dense urban projects. Larger projects can afford more significant green building.

Neighborhood fit: On core transit corridors this building type can be combined with ground level retail to encourage more walking. The density a number of mid-rise buildings offer is enough to support good mass transit.

Project Name- Skyline TerraceLocation- Austin, TXArchitect/Developer- Pi Architects / Foundation Communities2007 completion


Codes and Incentives- Existing bldg. renovation

Funding- TX Dept of Housing and Community Development, Austin Housing Finance Corporation, Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program, LIHTC Equity Through Enterprise, Enterprise Green Communities Grant, City of Austin


Affordability- all 100 rental units 30% - 50% MFI; 18 units reserved for residents with disabilities. Rent $375-$500/month

Project Name- J Street InnLocation- San Diego, CAArchitect/Developer- Rob Wellington Quigley / Bud Fischer1990 completion



Affordability- 221 studio rooms ($200-$220/week – $650-$700/mo), all with income limits ($1500 min, $4400 max gross monthly income).

Codes and Incentives- Reduced parking (adjacent trolley), City assistance

Funding- _

J Street Inn

$675 per month

Incentives: Reduced parking; city assistance

221 rental units


Skyline Terrace

$435 per month average30 – 50% MFI

Incentives: Existing hotel re-purposed

100 rental units



Skyline Terrace & J Street Inn Summary

Project type: SRO (single room occupancy hotel)

Comparison: An over abundance of surface parking has a significant impact on the density of one of these projects. There are less potential sites with larger sites required by generous parking.

Neighborhood fit: Declining hotels can be re-purposed for affordable housing. Density of projects fit well in downtowns, bringing people close to jobs.

Project Name-Project Row HouseLocation-3rd Ward- Houston, TexasArchitect/Developer-Rice Building Workshop, Row House Community Development Corporation

9-13 dwelling units/acre( 1 unit on approx. 0.11 acre lot and up to2 units on approx. 0.15 lot )

Incentives- Partnership with the City of Houston, Public/private partnerships

Funding- CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization)


Affordability-100% of units affordable to 50% MFI in Harris County

Project Name-Alley Flats InitiativeLocation- East Austin (potential for all of Austin)

13 dwelling units/acre( 2 units on approx. 0.15 acre lot )1.7 parking spaces/unit

Incentives- S.M.A.R.T. Housing program, ACDDC (Austin Community Design and Development Center- Design Assistance)


Affordability- 2 units built. 80% MFI or below for S.M.A.R.T. Housing, small units. Goal to create 40,000 sustainable, green, secondary units throughout Austin.

Alley Flats Initiative

80% MFI or below for S.M.A.R.T. Housing, small units

Incentives: S.M.A.R.T. Housing program, ACDDC (Austin Community Design and Development Center- Design Assistance)

221 rental units

13 DU/A

Project Row House

100% at 50% MFI

Incentives: Partnership with the City of Houston, Public/private partnerships

100 rental units

9-13 DU/A


Project Row House & Alley Flats Summary

Project type: Smaller Scale Residential Infill

Comparison: Both are rental housing that leverage existing infrastructure. The two family alley flat concept allows geographic dispersion of affordable housing.

Neighborhood fit: Neighborhood character can be preserved by renovating existing housing stock. The granny flat concept can be inserted on lots allowing two family uses and alley access reduces automobiles on the front street.

Villas on Sixth, Austin, 2006Campbell Hogue Assoc. DeveloperChiles Architects

28 dwelling units/acre56 bedrooms/acre1.8 parking spaces/unit0.9 parking spaces/bedroom

Incentives: AHFC (HOME + CBDG); property tax credits; development grants, incentives (SMART Housing) and tax credits

1-3 BR rental units (apartments)Near commuter rail


Affordability: 160 units. 80% of units 40-50% AMI; 20% of units market rate

=Lion Creek Phase III, Oakland, 2008East Bay Asian Development CorpPyatok Architects

42 dwelling units/acre84 bedrooms/acre1 parking spaces/unit0.5 parking spaces/bedroom

Incentives: Section 8; property tax credits; (Hope VI master plan)

1-4BR rental units (apartments and townhouses);walk to rail station


Affordability: all 106 units 30% to 60% AMI

Lion Creek

100% of units 30% to 60% MFI

Incentives: Section 8; property tax credits; (Hope VI master plan)

106 rental units 1-4BR


Villas on 6th

80% of units 40-50% MFI

Incentives: AHFC; property tax credits; development incentives

160 rental units 1-3 BR



Villas on 6th & Lion Creek Summary

Project type: Low-rise apartments

Comparison: Lion Creek achieves higher density with reduced parking ratios and by locating parking beneath units. As part of a block-focused master planned development Lion Creek allows more social services and better quality defensible recreation space.

Neighborhood fit: The lower scale of these projects makes them compatible with single family, though a large lot of full block is needed for greatest efficiency. Villas on 6 th shows how industrial sites can be given new residential life.

Project Name- MuellerLocation- Austin, TexasArchitect/Developer- Catellus Austin LLC

Codes and Incentives- Master Development Agreement With City of Austin and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Partnership with Austin Energy.


CUSTOM HOMESMueller's custom homes are located along Camacho right across from Lake Park. Built to the highest green standards.

4-7 dwelling units/acre2 parking spaces/unit


Mueller - Austin, Texas80% MFI for purchase, 60% MFI for rental. (25% of all units)

YARD HOUSESTraditional yet innovative detached single-family homes. Inviting front porches encourage relaxation, and garages are served by rear alleys. Some homes also have the option of carriage houses (separate apartments) above the garages. Private yards.

8-11 dwelling units/acre2 parking spaces/unit



GARDEN COURT HOUSESTwelve or more cottages are arranged around a central garden area, providing an instant sense of community. Open space is maximized; maintenance is minimized.

12 dwelling units/acre2 parking spaces/unit



Future Phases:

MUELLER HOUSESQuite possibly Mueller's most innovative housing concept. While they appear from the street to be one large custom home, inside you'll find four to six smartly designed individual dwellings.

15 dwelling units/acre?

LIVE-WORK HOUSESSimilar to a European village, these live-work spaces feature a loft-style home above ground-floor retail or commercial space. Ideal for artisans, craftspeople and other small businesses.

15 dwelling units/acre?



ROW HOUSESDistinctive townhomes inspired by the brownstones of the Northeast with our own Central Texas flair. The cozy front porch offers an inviting entry and the detached garage creates a private rear courtyard just right for that barbeque. Carefree living only minutes from downtown – with 2 to 4 bedrooms, this great range of sizes fits any urban lifestyle.




Project Name- Chestnut CommonsLocation- Austin, TexasArchitects - *some assembly required,TBG Partners, Bosse & Turner Associates (now Bosse & Pharis Associates)


Funding - 3.9 acres was donated to Foundation Communities, which then sold it to developers.


Affordability- market rate, 32 cottages & 32 flats above garages from $140,000 to $220,000 (2008), including 26 Smart Units.

CONDOMINIUMSThese dwellings are located throughout the heart of Mueller's eateries, shops and entertainment venues. Perfect for those who like to get out and about. Also includes the loft-style version of condos just off the Northwest Greenway.

100 dwelling units/acre?1-2 parking spaces/unit



Project Name- Arlington Mill part of the Columbia Pike InitiativeLocation- Arlington, VirginiaArchitect/Developer- Davis, Carter Scott Ltd. / Public Private Alliances (of Clark Ventures)

Codes and Incentives- Form Based Codes and Partnership with Arlington County, VA.


Arlington Mill- Arlington, VA92 multi-family units, including 61 affordable rental units.

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