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Briefing on Urban Renewal Agency East 11th Street Development Opportunities Community Development Commission April 13, 2021 Topics for Discussion • Urban Renewal Agency • East 11th Street Development Opportunities • Process & Timeline • Potential Development Priorities • Opportunities to Engage 2 Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Austin • Authorized by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 374 • URA of City of Austin created by City Council in 1959 • URA involved in some of the redevelopment activity on East 11th Street • Board includes 7 members: • Manuel Escobar (Chair) • Darrell Pierce (Vice Chair) • Jacqueline Watson • Amit Motwani • Kobla Tetey • Nathaniel Bradford • Danielle Skidmore 3 East 11th Street Development Opportunities • URA owns two remaining parcels referred to as Block 16 & Block 18 fronting East 11th Street • URA & City will be hosting public meetings this Summer to discuss the projects and gather public feedback 4 Block 16 0.96 acres • • • 2 blocks east of I-35 Adjacent to African American Cultural & Heritage Facility 5 Block 18 1.09 acres • • • • 3 blocks east of I-35 Adjacent to Victory Grill Currently operated as Kenny Dorham’s Backyard 6 Timeline & Process May 3 2021 May 17 2021 May 31 2021 June 6 2021 Public Mtg 1 URB Mtg URB Mtg Public Mtg 2 Jul 2021 Aug 2021 Sep 2021 Nov 2021 RFP Published Submission Deadline Staff & URB Evaluation City Council Selection 7 Proposed Development Priorities • Development Priorities for the properties previously discussed by URB as a result of public engagement in early 2019. 1. Affordable Housing – at least 25% of dwelling units shall be made affordable to households earning no more than 60% & 80% MFI, for rental and ownership housing respectively 2. Community Parking - Incorporate additional off-street parking for adjacent neighborhood businesses 3. Complimentary Uses - Incorporate uses that complement the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility on Block 16 & Victory Grill on Block 18 4. Vendor Preference - Prioritize development partners who are, or go above and beyond to partner with MBE/WBE vendors 5. Sustainability – Prioritize Proposals that incorporate AE 2-star Green Building Standards 6. Design – Prioritize Proposals that use creative design to complement adjacent development and help to activate pedestrian oriented uses along the corridor 8 Ways to Engage • Reach out to provide initial feedback or get your email on the list to receive public meeting invitations: housingdevelopment@austintexas.gov • Project website address to be provided to CDC staff liaison • • Attend the meetings this Summer Share the opportunity with friends and family 9