AUSTIN, Texas — A somewhat controversial northwest Austin development is on its way to the City Council.
Austin's Zoning and Platting Commission approved the Austin Oaks redevelopment this week.
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Property owners want to replace the existing office park with a hotel, restaurants, shops and apartments.
There would still be a considerable amount of office space in the new project.
Neighbors designed the new Austin Oaks last year.
A tenth of the 250 apartments will be affordable for families making less than $45,000 a year.
Most of the apartments will be studios and one bedrooms due to neighborhood concerns about crowded schools.