Austin Habitat for Humanity developing two new projects in East Austin
Austin Habitat for Humanity
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Austin Habitat for Humanity is developing two dense, affordable multifamily housing projects in East Austin. Eleven-row town homes with three to four bedrooms, designed by Michael Hsu Office of Architecture, will break ground at 2600-2620 Philomena St., Austin, in the Mueller development this fall. A 57-unit building with one-, two- and three-bedroom condos will break ground next spring at 1409-1411 E. Fourth St., Austin. 512-472-8788, ext. 100. www.austinhabitat.org
By Jack Flagler
Jack is the editor of Community Impact Newspaper's Central Austin and Southwest Austin editions. He began his career as a sports reporter in Massachusetts and North Carolina before moving to Austin in 2018. He grew up in Maine and graduated from Boston University, but prefers tacos al pastor to lobster rolls. You can get in touch at jflagler@communityimpact.com
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