Austin Affordable Housing Bonus Programs for Mixed-Use & Downtown Towers

ApprovedAffordable Housing

📍 Downtown Austin, Austin, TXMixed UseTracked since Jun 4, 2026

Phase II: The Confluence Grand Opening - Waterloo Greenway ConservancyImage via Waterloo Greenway Conservancy

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Status: Approved
Use: Mixed Use
Construction Start: May 2, 2023
Expected Completion: May 27, 2026
Zoning: Downtown Density Bonus Program – new combining districts (DDB400, DDB850), base height limit 350 feet in CBD, height bonus tiers
Lot Size: 13 ac

Sustainable SITES Initiativethree lattice pedestrian bridges800-foot boardwalk along Waller Creekcontinuous, off-street bike and pedestrian trailpublic gathering spaces: Lagoon Overlook, Leaf Deck, Lakeview Terrace, Explorers Gardencreek connection at 4th Street via Cypress Grove and Trailhead Plaza

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Coverage

Waterloo Greenway Phase II Completes at Waller Creek

Jun 5, 2026

Renderings & Photos

The Confluence opens as new downtown Austin forest park — Image via Austin American-Statesman