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.”