Austin Receives $53 Million for Affordable Housing

Austin is receiving a major boost for affordable housing with a $53 million project. The Libertad Austin project will include 198 units across three four-story buildings located at 900 Gardner Rd. The project will offer 50 one-, 95 two-, and 44 three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 653 to 1,052 sf. Most of the apartments will be reserved for families making at or below 30 percent to 60 percent of the median family income, while the remaining 50 will be reserved for those experiencing homelessness.