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Two years in, area leaders ponder impact of COVID19pandemic

Vaccination rates Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination rates continue to rise locally and statewide.

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before the pandemic. “We’re just kind of considering dif- ferent stu,” Spector said. “Stu that we used to do like blowing out the can- dles on a birthday cake—I don’t think people will ever do that again.” As the U.S. reaches the two-year mark since the start of the pandemic, Spector is far from the only per- son who has experienced changes. Many local business owners have not escaped the eects of the pandemic as This Old Wood has, and area leaders in CONTINUED ON 32

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Je Spector, owner of lumber rec- lamation business This Old Wood in Pugerville, said he thinks the COVID- 19 pandemic has caused a permanent shift in how people think about health and cleanliness. Spector said his business has been minimally aected by the pandemic— he and his sta already wore masks as part of daily operations—but on a personal level, it has prompted him to consider more carefully many things he would have given little thought to

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In the last two years, a tequila distribution industry has been building in the city of Pugerville. Two companies started their own brands and dis- tributorships in the city, and the owners of both said they have continued to grow their product sales and recognition. Last July, Round Rock resident Sean Barber Tequila industry shows growth inPugerville BY BRIAN RASH

launched a brand called Verdadero Tequila, and in February 2020, Peter Trevino, Angel Gallegos and Sylvester Palacios started Dos Cuernos tequila. As other local distilleries and bars in Pugerville look at potentially creating tequila brands of their own, local experts say continued growth in this area could be great not only for Pugerville’s reputation but also its economy. “Denitely tequila [is] having a moment,” Barber said. “That trend is only growing. We don’t know when it will plateau, let’s put it that way, but the tra- jectory has been really strong.” CONTINUED ON 34

Sean Barber, creator of Pugerville-based Verdadero Tequila, conducts a tasting Feb. 12. BRIAN RASHCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

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7 P. Terry’s Burger Stand opened its first Round Rock location Jan. 31 at 2201 I-35. Founded locally in Austin in 2005, the restaurant chain offers burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches and milkshakes for customers, as well as dog treats for their furry friends. 512-351-8553. www.pterrys.com 8 Tiny Aquatics opened Nov. 28 at 2000 S. I-35, Ste. L1, Round Rock, after moving from its previous location on Sam Bass Road in September. The aquatic pet retailer carries fish, plants and related products, including shrimp, snails, rocks, moss and hardware for aquatic hobbyists. 512-629-9294. www.tinyaquatics.com 9 National electronics repair chain uBreakiFix opened a Round Rock location at 2711 La Frontera Blvd., Ste. 230, on Feb. 1. The shop offers same- day repairs for many electronic devices, including several smart phone brands, tablets, computers and gaming consoles. 737-738-5750. www.ubreakifix.com COMING SOON 10 A Bar Louie location under con- struction alongside the Embassy Suites by Hilton at 270 Bass Pro Drive, Round Rock, is scheduled to open in March, ac- cording to a company representative. The gastropub’s menu features a wide range of fare including burgers, pasta, seafood, cocktails and beer. The first Bar Louie opened in Addison, Texas, in 1990. www.barlouie.com 11 The second phase of an office park owned by North Forest Office Space at 2631 Gattis School Road, Round Rock, is expected to be completed by fall

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2022, according to a representative for the company. The development will be adjacent to another office park owned by North Forest, Gattis School Commons. 512-515-1553. www.northforest.com 12 A Tesla service center is expected to be operational in Round Rock by March, according to city staff. Located at 3500 Wadley Place, the center will facilitate auto sales and service for Tesla vehicles. Tesla representatives did not respond to requests for comment about the facility, but a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing states the estimated renovation cost of the 40,344-square- foot facility was $1.03 million. www.tesla.com 13 A second location of Hutto-based barbershop Thig’s Diamond Kutz will open at 302 W. Main St., Ste. 102, Round Rock, on March 15, according to owner William Thigpen. The barbershop special- izes in haircut styles and trends for any ethnic group, Thigpen said. Facebook: Thig’s Diamond Kutz

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4 Buff City Soap held a grand opening for its first Round Rock location at 210 University Blvd., Ste. 160, on Jan. 27. The business offers plant-based, small-batch handmade soap as well as laundry and bath items. 512-843-4100. www.buffcitysoap.com 5 Haute Boutique and Mercantile on Main held a grand reopening under one roof at 503 E. Main St., Round Rock, on Feb. 12. Owner Amy Kerley said the businesses offer apparel, home goods, items created by local artisans and city of Round Rock-branded merchandise. Beyond in-store shopping the shops also offer curbside pickup and delivery ser- vice. 512-716-0800. www.hautellc.com 6 Mama Hono Tropical Spices, Foods & Beverages opened in mid-January at 1201 S. I-35, Ste. 306, Round Rock. The specialized grocer offers Afrotropical and Caribbean beverages as well as beauty items, meat, seafood and produce typical of those regions. 512-394-6225. www.mamahono.com

1 The private membership organization 52 Social Club opened Jan. 20 at 2400 I-35 Frontage Road, Ste. 160, Round Rock. Members of 52social have 24/7 access to poker and a concierge and hosting service. 512-432-5002. www.52socialclub.com 2 Affinity Brows Microartistry opened Jan. 11 at 2251 Double Creek Drive, Ste. 602, Round Rock. The permanent makeup and skin care studio offers eyebrow mi- croblading, powder and ombre brows, lip blushing, fibroblast plasma treatments and handcrafted natural skin care. 512-436-8334. www.affinitybrowspmu.com 3 AusTx Liquor opened Dec. 11 at 1208 N. I-35, Ste. 700, in the Round Rock West Shopping Mall. The liquor store carries a comprehensive selection of wine, beer, liquor and spirits. 512-300-0703. www.austxliquor.com

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Town Center in Pflugerville. Information from a 2021 news release stated the store was initially slated to open in November, but that has been delayed. www.havertys.com ANNIVERSARIES 4 La Casita Mexican Restaurant, locat- ed at 800 W. Pecan St., Ste. C, Pfluger- ville, celebrated five years in business in February. La Casita offers a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner Mexi- can cuisine choices, including burritos, enchiladas, mariscos, breakfast plates and breakfast tacos. 512-990-8026. Facebook: La Casita 5 Patty’s Pizza &Wings , located at 20205 FM 685, Ste. 250, Pflugerville,

celebrated its fifth anniversary Feb. 17. The pizza shop offers a range of special- ty pizzas as well as pies customers can create themselves. Also on the menu are wings, calzones and various appetizers including chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks and pizza rolls. 512-989-5999. Facebook: Patty’s Pizza & Wings NAME CHANGE 6 The Brush32 dental clinic located at 2324 FM 685, Ste. 400, Pflugerville, was rebranded as Ideal Dental in January. The clinic treats patients with a focus on client comfort and provides services, including braces and orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and dental implants. 512-265-8426. www.myidealdental.com

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2 Mma Dima Africa Boutique opened Feb. 12 at 401 W. Pecan St., Ste. 2B, Pflugerville. Co-owner Unyime Udosen said she and her partner, Uwakima Umo- nah, purchase items sourced from Africa. 512-736-8357. www.u4udesigns.com COMING SOON 3 Following delays in planning, rep- resentatives confirmed home furnishing retailer Havertys will open its third Austin-area store in April at the Stone Hill

1 A new Behavioral Innovations clinic opened Feb. 1 at 701 FM 685, Ste. 420, Pflugerville. Sierra Chandler, clinic manager at the autism treatment center, said trained staff work with children to teach new skills, improve performance in already acquired skills and decrease unwanted behaviors. 855-782-7822. www.behavioral-innovations.com

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The restaurant, which is not yet named, will offer authentic, handcrafted Mexican food with live music, an outdoor patio area and a bar, according to a press re- lease announcing the project. It is slated to open in late 2022 and will employ 40-60 people. RELOCATIONS 5 The Texas Physical Therapy Special- ists location at 143 Exchange Blvd., Ste. 300, Hutto, will move to 307 Farley St. in late March or early April. Texas Physi- cal Therapy Specialists is an outpatient physical therapy clinic that offers a range of services, including orthopedic, manual and post-COVID-19 physical therapies. 512-846-6960. www.texpts.com

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3 Magic Touch Esthetics is scheduled to open March 2. Located within a space at the recently opened Meraki Salon Studios at 531 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Ste. 160, Studio 13, Hutto, Magic Touch will offer an array of skin care services ranging from facial massages to chemical peels and waxing. 512-649-5204. www.magictouchesthetics.com 4 A Mexican restaurant is coming to the Co-Op District in Hutto, joining Southside Market & Barbeque and Top Notch Ham- burgers. The new restaurant’s owner is Jaime Fernandez, who also owns Jalisco’s Restaurant & Bar in Austin and Buda as well as Tequila Bar & Grill in Round Rock.

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Chipotle at the shopping center. 737-259-2011. www.chipotle.com COMING SOON 2 Austin-based pizza chain Mr. Gatti’s Pizza will soon open a new delivery and carryout location at 326 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto. Franchise owner George Kash said construction on the location is expected to start within the next few months and will take around four months to complete. The new location will be delivery and carryout only and will not

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also feature various starter plants for beginning gardeners, and attendees can learn to make small wire trellises. 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Free. Registration required. Age 18 and up. Pugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Puger St., Pugerville. 512-990-6375. www.pugervilletx.gov 20 GO TOA LOCAL CAR SHOW The Round Rock Police Association and the city of Round Rock are partnering to host a car show in Old Settlers Park near the tennis courts. The event is family-friendly and will not feature any loud music or racing. 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Free. Old Settler’s Park, 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock. www.roundrocktexas.gov 28 SHARPEN CALLIGRAPHY SKILLS The Ruby Hotel and Bar is oering a course on modern calligraphy concepts for beginners. The Ruby is hosting the event in partnership with Sip & Script and Ember Elaine Modern Hand Lettering and Design. The class package will include 1.5 hours of instruction, a beginner’s calligraphy kit and writing surfaces. Participants may take all of their materials home at the end of the night. 5:30-7 p.m. $65. The Ruby Hotel and Bar, 400 Fannin Ave., Round Rock. 512-600-7997. www.sipandscript.com

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Meet up with other roller skating enthusiasts from the Rockin’ City Roller Derby at the Rock Sports Arena to participate in trainer-led roller skating skills and drill practices. 9-11 a.m. Free (members), $10 (non-members). Rock Sports Arena, 3918 Gattis School Road, Round Rock. 512-710-7188. www.rockincityrollergirls.com

Pugerville Public Library will host pets up for adoption from the Pugerville Animal Shelter and other local rescues. Attendees may participate in pet-themed crafts and enter a giveaway for special prize bags. 2-4 p.m. Free admission. Pugerville Public Library, 1008 W. Puger St., Pugerville. 512-990-6375. www.pugervilletx.gov

MARCH 08 LEARNMORE ABOUT TEXAS HISTORY Round Rock Preservation and the city’s planning and development services department are partnering to oer a lunch-and-learn event on the subject of courthouses across the state. A guest lecturer will present “A Tour of Texas Courthouses.” Attendees should bring a brown bag lunch, and the city will

championship. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. each day. Tony C’s Pizza and Beer Garden, 3800 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Ste. 140, Round Rock. 512-595-7050. www.tonycsbeergarden.com 19 TRADE PLANTS AT A PLANT SWAP Plant enthusiasts can meet in the Pugerville Public Library courtyard to swap unwanted plants, pots, seeds and other gardening items. The event will

provide water and a cookie. Noon-1 p.m. Baca Center, 301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock. 512-373-3819.

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TRANSPORTATIONUPDATES University Blvd. project gets OK for $553K in additional costs Round Rock officials approved a

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$553,313.07 change order for the Uni- versity Boulevard widening project. The approval came during a Feb. 10 City Council meeting. Round Rock Transportation Director Gary Hudder said Feb. 8 it is normal for additional costs to be incurred as projects progress, regardless of who bids on a project. “We’re closing in on a million dol- lars of additional fees on this project, very similar to a lot of our southwest downtown projects, where you’re in some of this old stuff,” Hudder said. “It’s just challenging to kind of know what’s out in front of you early on.” The change order will allow the city to relocate a 20-inch water line, among other adaptations to the proj- ect. Hudder also gave an update on expected completion for the project, saying it is “about a year out.” DeNucci Constructors won the

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ONGOING CHANGES The University Boulevard widening project has racked up nearly $1 million in additional costs since it was first bid to DeNucci Constructors in 2020 for $12,028,913. TOTAL ADJUSTED CONTRACT: $12,958,729.52

University Boulevard improvements should be complete in 2023. (Brooke Sjoberg/Community Impact Newspaper)

1 Change order No. 1: $41,846.55 for water line adjustment, fire hydrant replacement 2 Change order No. 2: $25,960.51 for irrigation system adjustments 3 Change order No. 3: $74,163.29 for sedimentation prevention and electric work 4 Change order No. 4: $135,927.77 for streetlight materials and installation

5 Change order No. 5: $67,946.19 for three fire hydrants and a water service line 6 Change order No. 6: $30,659.14 for water line removal and replacement 7 Change order No. 7: $553,313.07 for 12-inch asbestos line relocation

project in late 2020 with a bid of $12,028,913. Through a series of seven change orders including the one approved Feb. 10, that estimate has risen by 7.73% to $12,958,729.52. The addi- tional costs are to be paid through the city’s transportation and economic development corporation and its water fund.

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TEST ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF FEB. 24. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT RRKNEWS@COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. Funding source: Round Rock Trans- portation and Economic Development Corp. Red Bud Lane North: US 79 to CR 117 Under this project, Red Bud Lane will be upgraded to a four-lane divided roadway with pedestrian, intersection, curb and gutter improvements made. Construction is expected to begin in late 2022. The project will help alleviate mount- ing traffic density in the area, as sever- al thousand homes are under various stages of construction, according to the city. Timeline: late 2022-TBD Cost: estimated at $20 million

certificates of obligation to finance the projects and repay them through the collection of ad valorem property taxes and surplus revenue of Round Rock’s waterworks, drainage and sewer utilities fund. Council will publish the notice in accordance with state law a mini- mum of 45 days ahead of its April 28 meeting, according to Chief Financial Officer Susan Morgan. Morgan said the timing of issuing the bonds comes down to interest rates. It will be strategically beneficial to lock in lower rates sooner rather than later, especially if it looks like the current low interest rate market may rise, she said. This is not the only method of funding projects, Morgan said. In

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DEVELOPMENT UPDATES

Projects underway in Round Rock, Pugerville & Hutto

Officials approve amendments to RoundRock development code

CODE CHANGES

Round Rock ocials in February approved two amendments to the city’s planning and zoning code. Specic facets of the amendments include:

Specialty gyms: • Specialty gyms and sporting facilities may be allowed in light industrial zoning districts. • These facilities must be fully enclosed within a building. Townhomes: • Townhome structures may have a total height of three stories, up from the previously allowed 2.5. • No more than 5% of the collective total of units may be represented by structures of two townhouse units. • Buildings with the taller three- story height adjacent to single- family or duplex lots must have setbacks a minimum 20 feet in length.

• They must include tness-related activities and do not include indoor entertainment activities. • Structures, parking areas and refuse containers will not be permitted in these extended setbacks. • All buildings will

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documents. The amendments allow develop- ers to locate such facilities without a ZBA review, permitting sports training centers and specialty gym uses under a light industrial zoning. Officials also approved an allowance for up to 5% of the total number of townhome units in a project to be within a structure of two connected units, as opposed to the current requirement of three connected units. Developers requested the con- sideration for flexibility to allow more efficient use of their sites, city documents state.

Round Rock officials approved development code amendments at a Feb. 10 regular meeting. The amendments concern land zoned for light industrial use and townhome requirements. “We’re just bringing this code up to today’s standards,” Planning and Zoning Director Brad Wiseman said. Current zoning and development code allows for specialty athletic facilities, often including gym- nastics or rock climbing gyms, in light industrial zoning districts if an exception is granted by a zoning board of adjusters, according to city

be required to be oriented so that no front or back of a structure or balcony overlooks single-family or duplex lots.

SOURCE: CITY OF ROUND ROCKCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

Council approves agreementswith Fisher-Rosemount and SDCAustin

Newfire station to improve rural response times

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LOUIS HENNA BLVD.

Round Rock City Council approved economic development agreements with Fisher-Rosemount Systems and SDC Austin LLC. The approvals came during a Feb. 24 City Council meeting. The agreement with SDC Austin LLC, a company seeking to bring a data cen- ter to the city, will bring 20 primary jobs to Round Rock over the course of five years. It will also result in $185 million in real property improvements and $5 million in business personal prop- erty investments at its 1300 Louis Henna Blvd. office. According to the performance-based agreement, upon demolition, completion and occupation of its facilities, SDC will receive up to $1 million in two separate payments from the Round Rock Transportation and Economic Development Corp. The agreement for electrical equipment manufacturer Fish- er-Rosemount Systems requires a minimum $9 million investment in real property improvements and business personal property through upgrading an existing facility at 1100

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Area leaders attend a groundbreaking for Fire Station No. 6.

The newest fire station in Pflugerville could be complete in about 12-16 months, but due to ongoing global supply chain issues, that timeline could stretch to as long as two years. That is according to Nicholas Perkins, chief of Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2, who was one of several commu- nity leaders to speak at a Feb. 11 groundbreaking for what will be the district’s sixth fire station. The groundbreaking took place at 17221 Weiss Lane, Pflugerville. Perkins said once complete the new station will have three bays and house an aerial apparatus, or ladder truck, as well as a pickup truck that can provide more maneuverability for certain calls. Initial construction cost esti- mates for the new station were about $7.2 million, but Perkins said that has risen in recent weeks to about $7.4 million. PfISD donated the land for the new station, and Superintendent

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1. Schlosser Development Corp.: • $185 million in real property improvements • $5 million in business personal property 2. Fisher-Rosemount: • $9 million in real property improvements and business personal property DOUBLE DEAL The two agreements will bring at least 70 jobs and additional investments to the city:

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Doug Killian said that was a move that simply made sense. Right now, response times for emergency calls in that area are about 12 minutes. Perkins said Fire Station No. 6 will bring that figure down to below eight minutes, and he added that rapid growth in the area means it cannot come soon enough. “In three years’ time, we’ve added a minute to response times throughout the district,” Perkins said. “That’s how important it is. We need to get these things up and running.”

SOURCE: CITY OF ROUND ROCK COMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

W. Louis Henna Blvd. It will also create up to 60 primary jobs. Once the terms of the agree- ment are met, Fisher-Rosemount Systems may receive two economic incentive payments totaling $500,000.

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City Council approves newmixed-use development alongWeiss Lane

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A new 20-acre mixed-use develop- ment is on its way to Weiss Lane in Pflugerville. With a working name of Weiss Lane Mixed Use, the prospective development is located west of Weiss between Wolf Pack Drive and Pleasanton Parkway. Pflugerville City Council approved urban corri- dor zoning for the development at a Feb. 8 meeting. A presentation from developer Land Strategies Inc. stated the west end of the development will feature an apartment complex, and the east side will be used for commercial

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GOVERNMENT Permits led for area residential development showlarge increases

In 2021, the total number of permits led for single-family, duplex and townhome residential developments increased substantially compared to 2020. Planning and Development Services Director Brad Wiseman said this is similar to other periods of signicant permit requests in Round Rock. PERMITS BACK ON THE RISE

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still remains a major concern for current and prospective Round Rock residents. Wiseman said housing costs could ultimately prevent the city from reaching the record highs of led permits from the late 1990s and early 2000s. “I don’t know that we’ll get there,” Wiseman said. “Back then we were producing really aordable units. Right now, we’re not. These are expensive homes.” Wiseman also said some larger developments previously

New data from the city of Round Rock shows permit requests for residential developments have risen substantially from 2020-21. During a Feb. 4 work session of Round Rock City Council, Planning and Development Services Director Brad Wiseman said that in 2021, the total number of permits led for new construction of residential devel- opments for single-family homes, duplexes and townhomes grew by 72% year over year. “We’ve been on an uptrend every

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year, but 2021 was just unlike anything we’ve seen, particularly in single-family residential,” Wiseman said. The city has 1,200 multifamily units under construction

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is expected to bring just over 1,100 units of housing, are now anticipated to be complete within ve years. Place 4 Council Member Frank Ortega expressed concerns regarding the availability of aordable housing and an interest in working with developers to bring more aord- able options. Wiseman suggested allowing for more high-density developments could remedy some of the cost barriers. “Our tax rates may be low, but the price to purchase a home now is past $300,000,” Ortega said. “Our citizens who work in our own hospital don’t make that $100,000 salary.” Backing Ortega’s assertion, gures on local housing costs reveal a dramatic rise in local residential home prices. Data from the Austin Board of Realtors shows in Round Rock, Pugerville and Hutto, the median sales price of a home in January 2022 was $450,800. Just one year prior, the median price was $325,000. The January ABoR report also highlighted the need for aordable housing in the area, as supply chain issues are causing

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and received double the number of planned unit development applica- tions in 2021 than in the previous year, Wiseman said. City gures show a total of 715 permits for single-family residential developments were submitted in 2021, along with 98 for townhomes. That is up from 437 single-family permits and ve townhome project permits in 2020. Going back to the early 2000s, Wiseman said growth in the city was explosive. From 2000-05, between 1,200 and 1,700 permits were led each year. However, in 2006 permit requests began to drop, and 2007 was down to less than 800. By 2011, permit requests began to expand and increase nearly each year after that along with housing costs. Exceptions include dips in permit requests in 2015 and from 2018-20, but numbers increased drastically again in 2021. Community Impact Newspaper reported in January that despite growth in the availability and variety of home types, aordability

SOURCE: CITY OF ROUND ROCKCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

The rising cost of houses in Round Rock, Pugerville and Hutto has been an ongoing issue for city sta trying to nd ways to facilitate aordable development. SKYROCKETING HOUSING COSTS

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SOURCE: AUSTIN BOARD OF REALTORSCOMMUNITY IMPACT NEWSPAPER

delays in completion of housing developments. Round Rock real estate agent Naomi Westgard said most of the new construction she is seeing is the standard single-family home, not the multifamily units that Wiseman said would help with aordability.

“You have to keep up with the market,” Westgard said. “All around this area, prices are going up. You’re not going to have an investor buy a piece of land and build homes on it and make them cost less than the neighborhood across the street that has the exact same thing.”

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