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Neighborhood Housing and Community Development
DepartmentProviding Opportunities, Changing Lives
Steve Ritchie- Construction and Development Manager
Betsy Spencer- Director
www.austintexas.gov/department/housing
512-974-3100
Green, Sustainable, and Affordable
Anderson Village 24 Units
Colony Park Sustainable Community
Anderson Village Multifamily HousingAnderson Village is a municipally-funded multifamily development that offers affordable, energy efficient housing to low income families in a rapidly gentrifying East Austin.
Planning Anderson Collaboration of Architects and Engineers Developed Energy Model Stringent Budget Requirements Challenges included:
Meeting Austin’s energy efficiency requirements Meeting accessibility requirements Small infill site Incorporating pre-existing landscape into the
design
Planning
• Combined 3 Lots
• 29,000 square feet (over half an acre
• $2.7 million construction costs
• HOME funds
Design• Outdoor spaces-
existing live oak trees
• Seating area
• Shared laundry room, office, and mailboxes
• Placement of units- majority of windows facing N & S directions, with canopies
• Stucco exterior, large stairs, large balconies
Site Maintains Native Landscape Development of Vacant Lots
Promotes denser urban environment Conserves undeveloped land
High-albedo Paving Dark Sky Exterior Light Fixtures Bicycle Storage and Access to Public Transit-
sustainable transportation Pest Management Plan
Site
Site Selection
Visual Private Distinction
Energy
Analysis of Building Performance during Planning
Efficient HVAC systems Gas-fired Tankless Water Heaters Fill Cavity Insulation Commercial Grade Building Wrap High-albedo Roofing Minimal East/West Facing Facades
Energy
Efficiency
Energy Model
Water
• Indoor water reduction through high efficiency fixtures
• Central laundry for efficient use
• Individually metered units
• Sustainable landscape
AffordabilityLow HOME Rent
•5 units- 30% MFI
•1 bedroom- $539
•2 bedroom- $650
High HOME Rent
•14 units- 50% MFI
•5 unites- 80% MFI
•1 bedroom- $615
•2 bedroom- $785
Colony Park Sustainable Communities
The Colony Park Sustainable Community Initiative (CPSCI) is a 3-year Community Planning Process that will culminate in a Master Plan for 208-acres of publicly-owned land in Northeast Austin, in addition to 93 acres of parkland.
Goals2012: COA awarded $3 million, 3-year HUD Sustainable Community Grant
Create a master plan for 208 acres of publicly-owned land in Northeast AustinImprove coordination between departments/agencies to support sustainable and equitable development within the City of AustinSupport capacity building and community transformation goals of Colony Park area residents and stakeholders
Planning Principles
Neighborhood Centers
• Green Infrastructure
• Sustainable Management of Water Resources
• Sustainable Transit
• Land Use and Wildlife
• Sustainable Materials
• Zero Waste
• Sustainable Water
• Community Outreach
• Visitability
• Neighborhood Schools
Loyola Town Center & Innovation District
Net Zero Capable Neighborhood
SOLAR FENCE AND BUILDING ORIENTATION
30’ Lot
40’ Lot
Vision Statement
“We seek to create a healthy, safe and active community
where families and neighbors enjoy an ever-improving
quality of life supported and sustained through education;
cultural enrichment; job growth and business
opportunities; shared prosperity; mobility choices;
neighborhood amenities and recreation.”
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