Article Per Austin Curbed Magazine; click here for the direct link. I, GVM added a couple photos above of known AD Stenger Home in Barton Hills, Zilker.  A.D. Stenger: Austin’s eccentric, self-made architect A Hill County Eichler, Stenger pursued his own vision of midcentury cool   By  Patrick Sisson     Aug 30, 2017, 10:54am EDT  Fitting in wasn’t a concern for Arthur Dallas Stenger . Known to his friends and family as A.D., the Austin-based architect built homes with his clients in mind—airy contemporary designs, locally sourced and budget-conscious to fit the needs of a generation of returning vets and middle-class homeowners. But he only designed them for himself. Both a developer and architect, Stenger plotted, planned, and in many cases helped assemble his own personal vision of midcentury cool, constructing new developments just beyond Austin city limits so he’d be outside the range of local building inspectors. A college dropout who drew upon the smooth silhouettes of airplan

  Hello,   The City of Austin is no longer issuing new STR Type-2 licenses for non-owner-occupied single-family homes in a residential area. The City is issuing STR Type-2 Commercial licenses for non-owner-occupied single-family homes in a “commercial” zone with caps per area and cannot be located within 1000 ft. of another STR.    To inquire about eligibility and caps for a Type-2 Commercial, you can reach out to Lisa DeRoche ( Lisa.Deroche@austintexas.gov ) . Lisa can verify if a specific property is eligible and also inform you of the requirements and documents needed for the application process .     Respectfully , Cecilia R.  Mendoza Admin. Support Austin Code Department Office: 512-974-9144 STRLicensing@austintexas.gov  

  Extended Statesman PUD deliberations end in approval TUESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2022 BY  JONATHAN LEE After years of discussions, City Council approved a redevelopment plan Friday for one of the city’s most prominent tracts of land – the 19-acre lakefront property at 305 S. Congress Ave., formerly home to the Austin American-Statesman.  Approval of Planned Unit Development zoning allows a huge mixed-use development to move forward over the coming years.  Plans include  1,378 residential units, 1.5 million square feet of office space, 275 hotel rooms and 150,000 square feet of retail and restaurants spread across six towers, as well as parks and public space and millions of dollars toward affordable housing.  The vote was 8-2-1, with Council members Kathie Tovo and Alison Alter against and Mackenzie Kelly abstaining.  Developer Endeavor Real Estate has agreed to pay for  several public improvements  as part of the project , including a reconstructed hike-and-bike trail, public plazas and