500 South Congress PUD Approved

500 South Congress PUD, a 950-unit mixed-use development, is approved for 500 South Congress Avenue, Austin. Developed by Related Companies, it spans 2,000,000 sq ft and reaches 650 feet high, including 225 hotel rooms. Amenities: public trail along East Bouldin Creek, elevated boardwalks, internal sidewalks, bike paths, recreational courts, and play spaces. Sustainability features: vertical green wall, heritage tree preservation, EV charging. Completion by December 31, 2028. Aims for LEED certification and Texas Wildscape or National Wildlife Federation riparian habitat certification.