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2P 6 local housing projects move forward In the midst of record-high population growth in the Lake Travis area, multifamily apartments, town- homes and condos are rising throughout western Travis County. BY GRACE DICKENS & BAILEY MEYERS Villas at Cardinal Hills

this area,” a Villas development representative said in Travis County documents. “The management company has a substantial amount of prospective residents needing housing by Lake Travis to con- tinue to live and work in this area.” With a promise of 180 units at or below 60% of the median family income, the Villas at Cardinal Hills is just one housing solution among several underway in the area.

One development transforming local options is an aordable housing project in the Hudson Bend area from Rise Residential known as the Villas at Cardinal Hills. “There is little or no aordable rental housing in

180 units

100% aordable housing

88% complete*

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Work continues in April on the Villas at Cardinal Hills, an incoming Lake Travis-area aordable housing project.

Impacts: Find out more about Good BBQ Company heading to Hudson Bend (Page 6)

Transportation: See the latest on ve local road, sidewalk projects (Page 9)

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5 Estella The seasonal Mexican-inspired restaurant spearheaded by award-winning chef Val M. Cantú is coming to Canyon Ranch, a luxury wellness resort. The restaurant will be open to overnight guests and property owners. Cantú is also the chef and owner of Californios, the first Mexican restaurant to have earned two Michelin-stars. • Opening this fall • 600 Moonlight Bend, Spicewood • www.canyonranchaustin.com 6 Light of Christ Catholic Montessori School The school will offer a three-year program for students ages 3-6 with a full array of Montessori materials in math, language, sensory and practical life activities at St. John Neumann Catholic Church. Along with the traditional Montessori curriculum, students will also have weekly Mass and atrium sessions rooted in Christianity. • Opening Aug. 13 • 5455 Bee Cave Road, West Lake Hills • www.locaustin.org 7 Forest Family Dentistry The practice offers preventative dentistry, professional dental cleanings, cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign and advanced dental treatments. The dental clinic accepts a variety of insurance providers. • Construction to be completed in October 2026 • 3423-C Bee Cave Road, Ste. 103, West Lake Hills • www.forestfamily.com 8 Rooted Salon Suites The business will bring salon suites for independent beauty and wellness professionals to the Lakeway area.

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1 Noa Pilates and Wellness The pilates studio offers private and duet pilates sessions, along with private physical therapy sessions in Lakeway. Pilates sessions emphasize core strength, flexibility, posture and controlled movement, while physical therapy is focused on restoring mobility and relieving pain. • Opened April 6

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What’s next PERMITS FILED WITH THE TEXAS

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9 Uniqlo The Japanese clothing store offers men’s, women’s and children’s clothing and accessories. Construction is expected to end in September. • 2901 S. Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin • www.uniqlo.com 10 Pace Bend Xpress The convenience store is slated to start construction in the Briarcliff area in August, per a recent TDLR filing. Construction is expected to be completed in April 2027, and will cost $1.2 million. • 713 S. Pace Bend Road, Spicewood • www.tdlr.texas.gov 11 Allday Pizza The pizza shop sells classic slices like cheese and pepperoni, as well as house specials like the Sweet Sausage, made with ricotta cheese and drizzled with Calabrian honey. Wine, beer and cocktails are also available. • 2720 RM 2222, Austin • www.allday.pizza

13 Good BBQ Company The barbecue food truck will be opening another location at Lake Travis Biergarten. Good BBQ Company serves up a variety of barbecue classics including pulled pork, pork ribs, brisket and smoked sausage along with several side options and housemade barbecue sauce.

15 Café Blue The restaurant celebrated its 20th anniversary in May, serving up a variety of seafood cuisine including specialty oysters, Atlantic snow crab, shrimp, tuna tartare and lobster rolls, along with weekend brunch. Owner Pete Clark has lived in the Lake Travis area for 40 years. • 12800 Hill Country Blvd., Ste. G-115, Bee Cave • www.cafebluetx.com

• Opening this summer • 3519 N. RM 620, Austin • www.goodbbqcompany.com

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14 Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce The chamber celebrated its 40th anniversary in May, marking four decades of serving the local business communities in Lakeway, Bee Cave, Spicewood and beyond. • 14425 Falcon Head Blvd., Bldg. E, Austin • www.laketravischamber.com Book Drive for Kids Book Drive for Kids is celebrating half a decade of operation in the Austin area this spring, said Brooke Terry, director of the Austin chapter. The nonprofit expanded to Austin in April 2021, hosting free book fairs

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Spicy House Sichuan restaurant Spicy House opened in Northwest Austin in January. The restaurant serves a variety of Sichuan cuisine such as dan dan noodles, konjac beer duck, pork with spicy garlic sauce and chili oil pork dumplings. • Opened in January • 11630 N. RM 620, Austin • www.spicyhouseaustin.com

12 Texas Orthopedics The business’ South Austin location is moving from Loop 360 to a newly renovated, two-story building on Walsh Tarlton Lane near Barton Creek Mall. All doctors and physical therapists at the current Loop 360 location will be moving to the new location. • Opened April 27 • 2224 Walsh Tarlton Lane, Ste. 200, Austin • www.txortho.com/locations/south-austin

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New Bee Cave library stalls after failed bond Bee Cave City Council moved to cancel contracts for the proposed new Bee Cave Public Library construction at the April 14 meeting after residents voted against issuing bonds to fund the library last November. The gist During the November bond election, voters approved Proposition A to authorize the construc- tion of an 18,500-square-foot library. Yet, voters did not support Proposition B, a measure that would have authorized the city to issue bonds and levy a tax to fund the $19.98 million project. The bond would have increased property taxes up to $0.0148 per $100 of valuation, according to the city. Due to the lack of support for Proposition B, the project has been paused since the vote.

Lakeway considers revised permit rules Lakeway City Council provided guidelines to potentially amend the special and condi- tional use permitting process to streamline city processes April 20. This involves remov- ing the duration requirement or giving an automatic duration to permits, changing the transfer process and adjusting what is listed as special or conditional use. The background The city’s current special use permit and conditional use permit framework requires approval for many commercial uses located near residential areas. This results in a public hearing process. Since 2021, 95% of SUPs in Lakeway have been approved. City Council will later decide if the amended process should be presented to the Zoning and Planning Commission in June.

Proposition B overview

54.66% voted against

$0.0148 per $100 of valuation increase in property taxes

$114 average annual tax increase

SOURCE: CITY OF BEE CAVE

The details Bee Cave entered into a contract with Hoar Construction and Lake Flato Architects in 2023 for the planning and construction of the library. “It’s really sad that we had to get to this point,” Mayor Kara King said at the April 14 meeting. “The community spoke ... and this gives us time to see how we want to proceed with our next steps.” In March, City Council sta met with the Capital Improvement Plan Subcommittee to discuss the status of city projects, including the library. The subcommittee decided to consider the revision of the Bee Cave Public Library’s space needs through “alternative methods.”

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Transportation

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Ongoing projects

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4 Loop 360 Courtyard Drive/RM 2222 project Project: The project will remove the trac signal from the Loop 360 mainlanes at Courtyard Drive and construct an overpass. Update: Texas Department of Transportation ocials broke ground on the Loop 360 at Courtyard Drive/RM 2222 project April 29. • Timeline: 2026-2029 • Cost: $68.4 million • Funding source: TxDOT, Austin’s 2016 bond

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2 MoPac South expansion Project: The project features a number of express lanes along the 8.7-mile stretch from Cesar Chavez Street to Slaughter Lane, alongside shared-use paths, according to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. Update: Public comment on the proposed project closed May 3. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $825 million • Funding source: TBD 3 Bee Cave Road AI trac signals Project: West Lake Hills will install nine articial intelligence trac signals along Bee Cave Road to try and improve trac eciency along the corridor. Update: City Council moved forward with funding the

trac signals April 22. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $360,000 • Funding source: city tax revenues, general fund

Upcoming projects

1 Bee Cave Parkway pavement improvement project

Project: The pavement improvement project on Bee Cave Parkway between RM 620 and Hwy. 71 will include a 2-inch mill and a 2 1/4-inch overlay on the road, along with new striping and new signage. Update: Bee Cave City Council awarded the bid for the project to Texas Materials Group on April 28. • Timeline: TBD • Cost: $1.39 million • Funding source: Bee Cave’s 2026 Road Maintenance Fund

Completed projects

5 Zilker Multimodal Improvements Project: Austin added a new 0.7-mile shared-use path around the Zilker Botanical Garden. Update: City ocials celebrated the completion of the project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in early April. • Timeline: 2019-spring 2026 • Cost: $2.8 million • Funding source: city of Austin, CapMetro and Zilker Botanical Garden

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Real estate Home Edition

BY GRACE DICKENS

2026

Readers, welcome to your annual CI Home Edition! This year, our annual housing-focused issue is packed with stories impacting your community. Firstly, I’d like to introduce our newest government and local business reporter Bailey Meyers, who will be covering Lakeway, Bee Cave, West Lake Hills, Rollingwood and Spicewood. She joins us from Oregon, and we couldn’t be more excited to have her on board. In our lead story this month, we take a look at several ongoing housing developments in the Lake Travis area, from apartments to condos and townhomes. This includes Villas at Cardinal Hills in the Hudson Bend area, which is making waves as the first 100% affordable apartment community near Lakeway and Bee Cave. Beyond our cover story, you can find helpful insights on the benefits of home remodeling from Wild Hare Construction and Remodeling, alongside a glimpse into the world of water-saving smart sprinklers with Smarter Homes in Westlake. Last but not least, you can find out more about the couple behind Barton Springs Nursery and their journey to provide native and adapted plants to the area. As always, thank you for your readership!

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Read more about The Canyon Club’s new ownership model (Page 13)

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Local housing market trends

SOURCE: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU/COMMUNITY IMPACT

From bustling retail developments to housing, the Lake Travis-Westlake area has seen a lot of change in the past nine years. Here’s how the single-family housing market has fared over almost the past decade.

Historic median sales prices

Historic months of inventory

Median home sale prices have on average increased since 2017, with ZIP code 78746 topping out the market at $3.25 million.

Months of inventory is a term used to describe how long it would take for the amount of homes on the market to be sold, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Luxury Spicewood development The Canyon Club is bringing a new home ownership model to the area with several four-bedroom, 3D-printed homes, along with standard ownership opportunities for traditionally built homes and a plethora of luxury amenities. The 60-acre development near Lake Travis consists of 25 homes, including 20 “traditionally” built homes designed by Mark Richardson Architects and ve 3D-printed homes from the 3D building company ICON. The Canyon Club to oer fractional ownership options

3D-printed homes are available for fractional ownership as each purchaser will have access to the property for 12 weeks.

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to residents, including a pool and spa, concierge services through Inspirato, sports courts, a putting green, access to Freedom Boat Club, shuttles to local golf courses and wineries, and an open-air event pavilion.

The traditionally built homes include ve- and six- bedroom options, ranging from $2.6 million-$4.2 million. The Canyon Club also oers a variety of amenities

How it works

The details

buyers to be able to buy into The Canyon Club at a quarter of the cost,” said Lauren Swanner, senior sales executive for The Canyon Club. Prices for fractional ownership begin in the low $900,000s and must be paid in cash, Swanner said.

The ve 3D-printed homes from ICON are avail- able for fractional ownership. Each purchaser will own a quarter of the property, which includes 12 weeks of annual usage and the opportunity to rent out the home when it’s vacant during that time. “Fractional ownership is a really great way for

The 3D-printed houses were made using ICON’s Vulcan construction technology system. Homes are built with the 3D printer in four quadrants, with each quadrant serving as a bedroom. After the quadrants are built, dierent trades are brought in to do windows, cabinets and other nishings, Swanner said. Swanner anticipates that the majority of homes will be purchased within the next two years, and the build-out for the development will be completed in three to four years.

Traditional homes

Fractional ownership

Number of owners per house

Cost Size

$2.6M - $4.2M

Low $900,000s 3,400 square feet

4,480 square feet-5,782 square feet

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Real estate

BY BAILEY MEYERS

Travis Club, a 1,500-acre development near Spicewood along the southwest shore of Lake Travis, is transitioning to constructing homes to prepare for move-ins beginning in early 2027, Travis Club CEO Leisha Ehlert said in an email. Travis Club is a residential community planned for nearly 700 custom homesites, ranging from just under half an acre to over 3 acres per site, Ehlert said. Pricing for the homesites start in the low $700,000s. Currently, 150 listings have been closed, with several more in escrow or pending, Ehlert said. Of those, over 35 homes are in the design review process, while 10 are in active construction. “Travis Club’s design review process is intended to create a unied but varied community character while celebrating the natural beauty of the property,” Ehlert said. Work on Travis Club continues

The details

Travis Club will feature a members-only golf course designed by Beau Welling of Frisco’s Fields Ranch West and Pelican Golf Club in Florida. Construction for the golf course began in September 2024 and is planned to be open for members on Labor Day weekend. Beyond the golf course, amenities at Travis Club will include a clubhouse, tness and wellness club, a private marina, boat club access and more. Additionally, there will be over 30 miles of trails, waterfront recreational facilities, racquet sport facilities and the Peninsula Club, a community hub featuring a pool, full-service bar, recreational elds and courts, and other social spaces. Travis Club will also feature “Duke’s,” a “lake- front social hub” with a food trailer, “outdoor tree bar,” live music series, movie nights, repits and a private event space.

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What they’re saying

“Every aspect of the master plan has been carefully considered to preserve the site’s natural and scenic resources while creating a premier private club community,” Ehlert said. “What matters most is that Travis Club is not simply a residential development. It is a long-term investment in recreation, conservation-minded land planning, infrastructure, jobs and community.”

700 custom homesites

150 closings

35 homes under design review

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Real estate

BY BRITTANY ANDERSON

The Lake Travis-Westlake area is home to dozens of Homeowners Associations, which Austin-area HOA management expert Peggi Brannon said play a role in a homeowner’s personal investment by helping their property appreciate. “The benet is that you’ve got a baseline contract with all of your neighbors that we’re all going to maintain the same standard of care, so we can all keep our property values growing and our net worth growing,” Bannon said. “It’s equity.” HOAs often regulate things such as trash can visibility, landscaping and exterior house maintenance, Bannon said. However, most rules are in line with city ordinances. Local expert oers insight into area HOAs

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for hundreds of millions of dollars.” HOA management companies also don’t hold any decision-making power, Bannon said. Instead, associations are governed by resident-elected board members, and decisions— including violations—are usually made by a majority vote. Board members are also required to follow state law and act in the community’s best inter- est just as any other commercial board would, Bannon said. “What homeowners fail to understand is that once [an HOA is] incorporated into a business, it is a commercial business and you have to operate o of commercial codes and compliance in accordance with the state of Texas,” Bannon said. “Yes, it’s your backyard, but we’re still responsible.”

Several factors that go into determining HOA fees, Bannon said, including what land the neighborhood is built on and the associa- tion’s “cost of doing business,” such as pool or landscaping costs, legal fees for violations, and maintaining infrastructure such as roads within the community. “You’re part of an incorporated business, and because of that, you’re responsible to the insur- ance for the liability and the commercial replace- ment of all the property,” Bannon said. “The reason why the association gets to say what they can and cannot do on a property owner’s prop- erty is because everybody’s property is aected by the way that everybody else’s property looks. If they install something that’s a liability that’s going to cause future damages down the road to other properties, it stops them from being sued

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HOA legislative changes

HOA certicates in Austin counties

Expands protections for the installation of solar energy devices, including solar roof tiles Prohibits nes related to lawn maintenance during water restrictions or drought periods, and for 60 days after Requires electronic ballots, absentee ballots or voting by proxy to be allowed at membership meetings A few HOA governance changes were made during the 2025 Texas Legislative session.

When the Texas Legislature meets every two years, people submit various bill changes and new laws about what HOAs can or cannot do, Bannon said. Some changes in recent years have included lessening restrictions on homeowners’ religious displays, and implementing a policy that prevents HOA board members and Architectural Control Committee members from being married to one another or living in the same household in order to “even out the governance of power.”

According to the Texas Real Estate Commission, information about HOAs, including the names and where homeowners can nd rules, is required to be recorded with the county.

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Wild Hare Construction and Remodeling owner shares tips on process With the real estate market constantly uctuat- ing, many homeowners are tasked with deciding to remodel or buy a new house. Spicewood-based Wild Hare Construction and Remodeling, owned by Jimmy Johnson II, has been serving the Austin area for 14 years. Johnson shared about the remodeling process and the benets of remodeling. What are some of the benets of remodeling? When the market is good, people are looking to remodel to get the most out of their house as they move on to the next one. ... When the economy goes down the other way, it tends to be more of the “okay, we can’t aord to get as much house as we have here if we sell, so let’s make this house as close to what we want as we can.”

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Why do people choose to remodel instead of buy? The two main reasons are you’re either making your house nicer to sell or you want to make it more of what you want. Styles change. ... No dierent than cars or clothing. What does the process of remodeling look like? First thing, you make a phone call and say, “hey... we want to do a kitchen remodel, what do we need to do?” We come out, measure and answer all the questions: What is it that you would like to do? Tell me about your vision. If there’s a designer involved, there will be plans that have all of the specications for tile and all those things. ... Depending on the contractor and how large the job is, it takes anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks to get a bid together. Then we

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send it to the client ... and we go back and forth until we come up with a compromise. How long does the remodeling process typically take? Bathrooms tend to take somewhere between 4-6 weeks depending on size. If you have a really large master bathroom, it could take up to two months. Kitchens tend to take a little longer, typically somewhere between 8-12 weeks, but it also depends on the kitchen. Eectively, the more you tear up, the longer it takes.

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What are some tips you would give to someone looking to remodel? People make the mistake of not telling the contractor what they want because they tell them what they think they can aord. They may end up losing out. If the guy you hired is not willing to work with you, go nd another one. Take a moment to decide if you actually like the contrac- tor that you’re choosing. ... There are stressful moments and it’s not cheap, but there should be enjoyable moments. What’s your advice to someone who’s currently debating remodeling or buying a new home? Get a good Realtor. Get somebody who knows the neighborhood. Get a real market analysis on your house and discuss the dierences. A good real estate agent can go a long way.

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Thomas Ranch, an over 2,200-acre community, is progressing, Managing Director Joe Rentfro said. Thomas Ranch will host single-family and multifamily housing totaling 3,500 units. Currently, 1,300 units are in various stages of build-out, Rentfro said. Multifamily apartment complex The Oakley accounts for 500 of those units, but 100 for-sale townhomes will also be developed. Construction for The Oakley is scheduled to start in September 2026, with the first occupancies in late 2027, Rentfro said. Nearly 300 of the units in development are in private golf community Loraloma. “I would call [Loraloma] our high net worth or club community,” Rentfro said. Thomas Ranch work proceeds

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Thomas Ranch will include over 450,000-square-feet of commercial space. Included in the commercial space will be a school and medical center. According to Rentfro, Baylor Scott and White will provide medical services in the area. Currently, the organization is interested in providing concierge medicine and wellness care, he said. Thomas Ranch will bring a school to the community, potentially with Marble Falls ISD or a private school, Rentfro said. Community features include over 40 miles of trails, a history and cultural center, over 2 miles of river frontage, and over 1,200 acres of preserved open space. Bids for Phase 3 of Loraloma’s construction will be sent out in June or July, which includes constructing roads to connect Hwy. 71 to the north end Pale Face Ranch Road, Rentfro said.

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reducing water waste,” Sandford said. Sandford connected with Community Impact to talk about the home automation process and further details for implementing smart irrigation systems. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. How can homeowners use technology to monitor or control their water usage? Homeowners can use apps and third-party auto- mation systems to monitor usage, control schedules and receive alerts. In advanced deployments, irrigation ties into ow monitoring, leak detection and shut-o valves, allowing real-time visibility, anomaly detection and automated responses to prevent waste or property damage. How can people optimize their water usage by taking into consideration environmental factors, such as rain? Smart irrigation systems ... will skip cycles during rain, modify run times based on temperature and

Peter Sandford, owner of Smarter Homes, brings decades of experience in Austin to the home technology industry. The West Lake Hills business was established in 2006, oering expertise on home automation systems to locals. In a nutshell Sandford specializes in designing systems for lighting, motorized shades, security and more, with a focus on reliability, longevity and easy usage, he said. Zooming in One of his areas of interest is smart irrigation systems, which use connected controllers, sensors and live data to automate watering schedules. The system takes into account environmental factors, including weather, soil moisture and temperature to adjust watering needs. “When integrated into a smart home, irrigation becomes dynamic, improving eciency and

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prevent overwatering, ensuring water is only used when needed. Why are home automation and smart irrigation controllers important for residents to consider? They transform irrigation from a timer into an intelligent system. Instead of simply watering on schedule, the system can adapt to conditions, detect abnormal usage and respond in real time. This reduces water waste, protects against leaks or overuse, and gives homeowners meaningful insight and control over one of their water utility expenses. How can homeowners connect with someone to install the irrigation systems? Homeowners should work with a licensed irriga- tion contractor for system design and installation, and with a home technology consultant to guide integration purchasing decisions. What is the typical cost to invest in a smart irrigation system? A smart irrigation controller such as the Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller ... typically retails around $400, with roughly $350 to professionally integrate

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Barton Springs Nursery has been a dedicated green space in Austin for four decades, with an equally dedicated sta to maintain it. Five years ago, couple Amy Hovis and Greg Thomas bought the nursery and have since been transforming it into a space that’s “presentable, welcoming and centering in on education and community,” Hovis explained. The background Hovis and Thomas relocated to Austin from New Jersey several years ago. After the move, one of Hovis’ rst acts was to landscape their new residence; thus, she drove straight to Barton Springs Nursery. “I used to always say, ‘I wish I could just work at Barton Springs Nursery,’” Hovis said. Her wish came true, and her ties to the nursery deepened as she leased an oce space at Barton Springs Nursery for her architectural landscaping business, Eden Garden Design. Hovis wanted to help redesign and restore the business, and when the previous owners were ready to retire, they approached her about buying Barton Springs Nursery. More details Barton Springs Nursery specializes in native and adapted plants. The nursery grows its own hard-to-nd native plants and is the only retail nursery in Texas to grow and sell its own, Hovis said. Barton Springs has its own tropical house stocked with house plants and a greenhouse equipped with small herbs and vegetables. In addition to greenery, the store has a curated selection of pots, gifts, gardening equipment, textiles from Oaxaca, Mexico, and more. A new chapter Hovis and Thomas recently expanded the nursery to include a new location on North Lamar Boulevard with a focus on architectural design and installation. Barton Springs Nursery Showroom and Design Studio ocially opened in mid-March, oering consultations, design services, installations and a curated selection of gifts, homegoods and furniture. Barton Springs Nursery brings 40 years of orals, foliage to Austin area

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Who its for “I know that living around plants and living around gardens and butteries and nature changes you—it has changed me completely, and it’s changed anyone who works here,” Hovis said. “We just want to spread that.”

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6 local housing projects move forward

Ongoing projects

Key:

Nearby affordable/workforce housing

The overview

1 BB Living • $3,000-$3,800 • 128 units • Opened November 2025

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Outside the Villas at Cardinal Hills, another multifamily development project nearing completion is Jovie Lakeway, a 55-plus “active adult community” with studio, one- and two- bedroom units near Lakeway’s incoming City Center development The Square at Lakeway. Four developments within The Square at Lakeway have plans to bring hundreds of multifamily units, over 100 townhomes, 34 multifamily condo units and 63 single-family homes. The Village at Spanish Oaks is an 18-acre development in Bee Cave with residential and commercial spaces. While the project is still in early phases, recent development plans show a multifamily apartment complex with 310 units and a senior living facility with up to 225 units. Another townhome development down the street is BB Living Sweetwater Crossing in Bee Cave, which began leasing in November. Similarly, the Provence neighborhood plans to expand with 193 townhome-style units at the Hills at Provence near Bee Cave, county documents show.

2 Jovie Lakeway • $2,400-$3,950 • 210 units • Opening June 9

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3 Village at Spanish Oaks • Units/cost/opening: TBD

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The why

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Regional Property Manager Keri Denson said. One week after starting tours, 10 units were already leased, Denson said. In Lakeway, the two largest population groups are those ages 45-54 and 65-74. With over 200 units, Jovie Lakeway offers resident events several times a week to create a sense of community, Denson said.

As affordability continues to be a concern in the area, multifamily developments are becoming a key option for families trying to enter the Lake Travis market, said Angel Ceniceros, leasing and marketing manager for BB Living. Nearly 48% of occupied housing units in Bee Cave were multifamily units in 2024, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. “A lot of people are starting families and have outgrown traditional apartments,” Ceniceros said. “The multimillion-dollar homes are not attainable for everyone.” In April, the median home sale price for the Lake Travis area was $600,000, Unlock MLS data shows.

Since 2014, both Bee Cave and Lakeway have seen significant total population growth, with Bee Cave increasing by over 80% and Lakeway by nearly 52%. With this population growth comes an increased demand for housing. “There’s high traffic,” Ceniceros said. “Many people that can’t get into a home yet or are looking to build in the future come here.” Jovie Lakeway has also seen high demand,

Lakeway, Bee Cave 55+ population changes, 2014 and 2024 Bee Cave 2024 Bee Cave 2014 Lakeway 2014 Lakeway 2024 4K

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