Education
BY CHLOE YOUNG
AISD takes steps on a ordable community Austin ISD is one step closer to building aord- able housing for its sta and community members in East Austin. The AISD Public Facility Corporation approved construction of the rst of two income-restricted apartment buildings near East Seventh Street and Airport Boulevard. Developers are expected to break ground on the 341-unit East apartment building in December with a projected completion date of 2028, said Nick Walsh, vice president of development for The NRP Group. What’s happening AISD will build a 675-unit aordable housing community and a new Alternative Learning Center at an 18-acre site in East Austin. The property houses the district’s Anita Ferrales Coy Facility, where a Disciplinary Alternative Education Program is located.
AISD naming rights opportunity opens Austin ISD and Austin Ed Fund ocials launched a naming rights and recognition opportunity for organizations to partner with AISD facilities. The details The program will generate revenue for the district and currently oers naming rights to six facilities including the AISD Performing Arts Center, House Park Field, Nelson Field, Burger Center, Delco Center, and Noack Sports Complex. Naming opportunities are available at multiple levels, from marquee facility naming rights to individual spaces such as press boxes, accommodating partnerships of various scales. All naming opportunities will comply with board policy and receive board approval.
Phase 2: Anita Coy West Apartments Phase 1: Anita Coy East Apartments
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About half of the units will be income-restricted at 60% or 80% of the area median income, or AMI. The developer will give priority to leasing units to AISD teachers and sta when they become available in 2028. The site will feature a 5,000-square-foot non- pro t space that may be occupied by Todos Juntos, a center for English language learners, Walsh said. The NRP Group is expected to seek the district’s approval to develop the West apartment building in four to six months, he said.
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