Redeveloping Williams Drive In order to not overlook pre-existing developments, the 2030 plan also encourages redevelopment in target areas such as Williams Drive and North Austin Avenue. The city de nes redevelopment as the clearing of land and construction of new buildings, the conversion of existing buildings to a di erent use or a combination of the two. Among these improvements also comes aesthetic standards and expectations.
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Seeking solutions: • Design consistent signage and branding • Improve connections between parcels • Connect developments with side streets • Create a safe bicycle route • Add transit stops • Fill in sidewalk gaps • Ensure better tra c ow
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Innovative design: Land Use and Building
• Buildings accommodate for sidewalks and access lanes to
create a more walkable setting • Moderate transparency and entrance spacing
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of Realtors secretary-treasurer. “This is turning buyers to look into ... alterna- tives to single-family.” An estimated 5,500 multifamily units were submitted to the city of Georgetown for approval from October 2021 to June 2022. Radius Wolf Ranch, a 321-unit complex at 1845 W. Univer- sity Ave., was recently approved. “Our timing to deliver couldn’t come soon enough,” said Matt Akin, presi- dent of McCann Realty Partners. “It’s
very expensive out there for people trying to nd a ordable options.” According to ApartmentData.com, the June 2022 median rent in the Georgetown and Round Rock sub- market is $1,558—$20 more than the P ugerville and Tech Ridge submarket. “It is di cult for us to guide or sig- ni cantly impact the cost of housing,” Acosta said. The city is looking into updating its development code to align it with the
2030 plan, Waggoner said. Addition- ally, the city may consider programs such as down payment assistance and multifamily tax exemptions. “We want to be able to support peo- ple from all backgrounds that chose to make Georgetown their home,” Acosta said.
Streetscape • Access lanes with parallel parking for enhanced
pedestrian environment • Parkway between path and street planted with standardized landscaping • Cycle track on both sides of the street • Sidewalk on both sides of the street SOURCE: CITY OF GEORGETOWN COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER
For more information, visit communityimpact.com .
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