Affordable housing project to go up in East Austin
Country music, grilled burgers and some heavy construction equipment were on hand Wednesday as Foundation Communities broke ground on Austin's newest affordable housing project.
The ''M Station'' project will have 150 units geared to all income levels, but more than half will be set aside for low income families.
The $24-million project is all about helping folks save money.
"We really want it to be affordable not just in the rent, but in the cost for air conditioning and for water,” Walter Moreau with Foundation Communities said. “We have a lot of things in the design to reduce energy and water use.''
M Station planners also had travel costs in mind.
It's located near the MLK train station, bus stops, and close to hike and bike trails. A school, day care and sustainable foods center is also nearby.
Leasing is expected to begin a year from now.