Oden Hughes Construction broke ground on a new multifamily housing development March 7, located at 135 Foremost Drive, Austin.

Featuring approximately 300 apartment units, the 14.6-acre development, which has not yet been named, is scheduled to open in 2019, according to a news release by the developer.

The complex will include a pool with outdoor cabanas, grills and smokers, a shuffleboard deck, a dog park, a fitness center and a lounge.

The South Austin location was selected due to its proximity to downtown venues and retail to offer a lower-priced option for young professionals, said Tim Shaughnessy, vice president of development.

“Austin’s job and population growth remain strong, and we expect demand for apartments in this area will remain high for some time,” he said.

The future site of the development is currently heavily wooded and abuts both South Congress Avenue and the I-35 frontage road.