22.4 - 300 W 34th St - Burleson Letter — original pdf

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Burleson Smith 306 W. 34th St. Austin, TX 78705 Date: June 26, 2025 Historic Preservation Office Permitting and Development Center 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive Austin, TX 78752 RE: Letter of Support for Redevelopment at 300 W 34th Street, Austin, TX Dear Members of the Planning Commission, I am writing as a neighbor and local resident in strong support of the proposed residential redevelopment at 300 W 34th Street. As someone who lives in the immediate area, I believe this project represents a thoughtful and much-needed investment in our neighborhood. The 34th Street corridor is an essential part of central Austin, offering walkable access to key amenities, public transportation, and the University of Texas campus. Enhancing housing availability in this location is both practical and aligned with the city's goals of increasing urban density in well-connected areas. From what I understand, the redevelopment will replace an aging structure with new, high- quality housing that is more energy-efficient, safer, and better suited to meet current needs. housing choices for students, young professionals, and long-time residents alike. Far from disrupting the character of our neighborhood, this redevelopment has the potential to enhance it bringing renewed vitality and ensuring that this area remains a desirable and accessible place to live. As housing pressures grow across Austin, I appreciate forward-looking projects like this one that seek to add supply in a responsible, community- conscious way. I respectfully urge the Planning Commission and all reviewing bodies to approve the proposal and allow this much-needed investment in our neighborhood to move forward. Sincerely, Burleson Smith