INTRODUCTION

1. INTRODUCTION Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

2. MYTH-BUSTING Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

3. Project Name- La Vista de Guadalupe Location- 813 E. 8th, Austin, TX Architect/Developer- Hatch+Ulland Owens Architects / Guadalupe Neighborhood Development Corp. 2008 completion 44 dwelling units/acre 1.6 parking spaces/unit Codes and Incentives- Austin SMART Housing, NCCD (Neighborhood Conservation Combining District) Zoning Funding- Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Federal Home Funds, Meadows Foundation Grant Affordability- all 22 rental units 30% - 60% MFI Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

4. Project Name- Ironhorse Apartments Location- Oakland, CA Architect/Developer- David Baker Architects / Bridge Housing 2010 completion 63 dwelling units/acre ( 135 bedrooms/acre )‏ 1.1 parking spaces/unit ( 0.52 parking spaces/bedroom )‏ Codes and Incentives- _ Funding- Redevelopment Agency of the City of Oakland, CA Dept of Housing and Urban Development, Oakland Housing Authority, US BankCorp Community Development Affordability- all 99 rental units at or below 50% MFI Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

5. La Vista & Ironhorse Apartments Summary Project type: Urban Multifamily Comparison: Wood framed construction over a parking podium is a cost conscious approach to dense urban projects. Larger projects can afford more significant green building. Neighborhood fit: On core transit corridors this building type can be combined with ground level retail to encourage more walking. The density a number of mid-rise buildings offer is enough to support good mass transit. La Vista 100% of units 30 – 60% MFI Incentives: Grants; property tax credits; federal housing funds; SMART housing 22 rental units 44 DU/A; 1.6 parking/unit Ironhorse Apartments 100% of units 50% MFI Incentives: City redevelopment & housing; state HUD; non-profit financing 99 rental units 1-3 bedroom 64 DU/A; 1.1 parking/unit Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

6. Project Name- Skyline Terrace Location- Austin, TX Architect/Developer- Pi Architects / Foundation Communities 2007 completion 43 dwelling units/acre 1.6 parking spaces/unit Codes and Incentives- Existing bldg. renovation Funding- TX Dept of Housing and Community Development, Austin Housing Finance Corporation, Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program, LIHTC Equity Through Enterprise, Enterprise Green Communities Grant, City of Austin Affordability- all 100 rental units 30% - 50% MFI; 18 units reserved for residents with disabilities. Rent $375-$500/month Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

7. Project Name- J Street Inn Location- San Diego, CA Architect/Developer- Rob Wellington Quigley / Bud Fischer 1990 completion 380 dwelling units/acre 0.2 parking spaces/unit Codes and Incentives- Reduced parking (adjacent trolley), City assistance Funding- _ Affordability- 221 studio rooms ($200-$220/week – $650-$700/mo), all with income limits ($1500 min, $4400 max gross monthly income). Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

8. Skyline Terrace & J Street Inn Summary Project type: SRO (single room occupancy hotel)‏ Comparison: An over abundance of surface parking has a significant impact on the density of one of these projects. There are less potential sites with larger sites required by generous parking. Neighborhood fit: Declining hotels can be re-purposed for affordable housing. Density of projects fit well in downtowns, bringing people close to jobs. Skyline Terrace $435 per month average 30 – 50% MFI Incentives: Existing hotel re-purposed 100 rental units 43 DU/A; 1.6 parking/unit J Street Inn $675 per month Incentives: Reduced parking; city assistance 221 rental units 380 DU/A; 0.2 parking/unit Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

9. Project Name-Project Row House Location-3rd Ward- Houston, Texas Architect/Developer-Rice Building Workshop, Row House Community Development Corporation 9-13 dwelling units/acre ( 1 unit on approx. 0.11 acre lot and up to 2 units on approx. 0.15 lot )‏ Incentives- Partnership with the City of Houston, Public/private partnerships Funding- CHDO (Community Housing Development Organization)‏ Affordability-100% of units affordable to 50% MFI in Harris County Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

10. Project Name-Alley Flats Initiative Location- East Austin (potential for all of Austin)‏ 13 dwelling units/acre ( 2 units on approx. 0.15 acre lot )‏ 1.7 parking spaces/unit Incentives- S.M.A.R.T. Housing program, ACDDC (Austin Community Design and Development Center- Design Assistance)‏ Affordability- 2 units built. 80% MFI or below for S.M.A.R.T. Housing, small units. Goal to create 40,000 sustainable, green, secondary units throughout Austin. Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

11. Project Row House & Alley Flats Summary Project type: Smaller Scale Residential Infill Comparison: Both are rental housing that leverage existing infrastructure. The two family alley flat concept allows geographic dispersion of affordable housing. Neighborhood fit: Neighborhood character can be preserved by renovating existing housing stock. The granny flat concept can be inserted on lots allowing two family uses and alley access reduces automobiles on the front street. Project Row House 100% at 50% MFI Incentives: Partnership with the City of Houston, Public/private partnerships 100 rental units 9-13 DU/A Alley Flats Initiative 80% MFI or below for S.M.A.R.T. Housing, small units Incentives: S.M.A.R.T. Housing program, ACDDC (Austin Community Design and Development Center- Design Assistance)‏ 221 rental units 13 DU/A Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

12. Villas on Sixth, Austin, 2006 Campbell Hogue Assoc. Developer Chiles Architects 28 dwelling units/acre 56 bedrooms/acre 1.8 parking spaces/unit 0.9 parking spaces/bedroom Incentives: AHFC (HOME + CBDG); property tax credits; development grants, incentives (SMART Housing) and tax credits 1-3 BR rental units (apartments)‏ Near commuter rail Affordability: 160 units. 80% of units 40-50% AMI; 20% of units market rate Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

13. Lion Creek Phase III, Oakland, 2008 East Bay Asian Development Corp Pyatok Architects 42 dwelling units/acre 84 bedrooms/acre 1 parking spaces/unit 0.5 parking spaces/bedroom Incentives: Section 8; property tax credits; (Hope VImaster plan)‏ 1-4BR rental units (apartments and townhouses); walk to rail station = Affordability: all 106 units 30% to 60% AMI Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

14. Villas on 6th & Lion Creek Summary Project type: Low-rise apartments Comparison: Lion Creek achieves higher density with reduced parking ratios and by locating parking beneath units. As part of a block-focused master planned development Lion Creek allows more social services and better quality defensible recreation space. Neighborhood fit: The lower scale of these projects makes them compatible with single family, though a large lot of full block is needed for greatest efficiency. Villas on 6th shows how industrial sites can be given new residential life. Villas on 6th 80% of units 40-50% MFI Incentives: AHFC; property tax credits; development incentives 160 rental units 1-3 BR 28 DU/A; 1.8 parking/unit Lion Creek 100% of units 30% to 60% MFI Incentives: Section 8; property tax credits; (Hope VI master plan)‏ 106 rental units 1-4BR 42 DU/A; 1.1 parking/unit Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

15. Project Name- Mueller Location- Austin, Texas Architect/Developer- Catellus Austin LLC Codes and Incentives- Master Development Agreement With City of Austin and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Partnership with Austin Energy. Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

16. CUSTOM HOMESMueller's custom homes are located along Camacho right across from Lake Park. Built to the highest green standards. 4-7 dwelling units/acre 2 parking spaces/unit Mueller - Austin, Texas 80% MFI for purchase, 60% MFI for rental. (25% of all units)‏ Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

17. YARD HOUSESTraditional yet innovative detached single-family homes. Inviting front porches encourage relaxation, and garages are served by rear alleys. Some homes also have the option of carriage houses (separate apartments) above the garages. Private yards. 8-11 dwelling units/acre 2 parking spaces/unit Mueller - Austin, Texas 80% MFI for purchase, 60% MFI for rental. (25% of all units)‏ Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

18. GARDEN COURT HOUSESTwelve or more cottages are arranged around a central garden area, providing an instant sense of community. Open space is maximized; maintenance is minimized. 12 dwelling units/acre 2 parking spaces/unit Mueller - Austin, Texas 80% MFI for purchase, 60% MFI for rental. (25% of all units)‏ Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

19. Future Phases: MUELLER HOUSESQuite possibly Mueller's most innovative housing concept. While they appear from the street to be one large custom home, inside you'll find four to six smartly designed individual dwellings. 15 dwelling units/acre? LIVE-WORK HOUSESSimilar to a European village, these live-work spaces feature a loft-style home above ground-floor retail or commercial space. Ideal for artisans, craftspeople and other small businesses. 15 dwelling units/acre? Mueller - Austin, Texas 80% MFI for purchase, 60% MFI for rental. (25% of all units)‏ Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

20. ROW HOUSESDistinctive townhomes inspired by the brownstones of the Northeast with our own Central Texas flair. The cozy front porch offers an inviting entry and the detached garage creates a private rear courtyard just right for that barbeque. Carefree living only minutes from downtown – with 2 to 4 bedrooms, this great range of sizes fits any urban lifestyle. 18 dwelling units/acre 2 parking spaces/unit Mueller - Austin, Texas 80% MFI for purchase, 60% MFI for rental. (25% of all units)‏ Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

21. Project Name- Chestnut Commons Location- Austin, Texas Architects - *some assembly required, TBG Partners, Bosse & Turner Associates (now Bosse & Pharis Associates)‏ 20 dwelling units/acre 1 parking spaces/unit Funding - 3.9 acres was donated to Foundation Communities, which then sold it to developers. Affordability- market rate, 32 cottages & 32 flats above garages from $140,000 to $220,000 (2008), including 26 Smart Units. Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

22. CONDOMINIUMSThese dwellings are located throughout the heart of Mueller's eateries, shops and entertainment venues. Perfect for those who like to get out and about. Also includes the loft-style version of condos just off the Northwest Greenway. 100 dwelling units/acre? 1-2 parking spaces/unit Mueller - Austin, Texas 80% MFI for purchase, 60% MFI for rental. (25% of all units)‏ Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

23. Project Name- Arlington Mill part of the Columbia Pike Initiative Location- Arlington, Virginia Architect/Developer- Davis, Carter Scott Ltd. / Public Private Alliances (of Clark Ventures) Codes and Incentives- Form Based Codes and Partnership with Arlington County, VA. Arlington Mill- Arlington, VA 92 multi-family units, including 61 affordable rental units. Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

24. ROAD BLOCKS Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

25. MECHANISMS/IMPLEMENTATION Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

26. QUESTIONS DISCUSSION- WHAT WORKS Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?

27. THE END Check out the AIA Design Voice Affordable Housing Database: www.designvoice.pbworks.com Re-Visioning Austin & Affordability - Austin’s Comprehensive Plan What Does “All Kinds of Housing in All Parts of Town” Look Like?