The Austin Housing Finance Corporation, The Vecino Group, and Caritas of Austin are collaborating on a $53 million affordable housing project called The Libertad Austin. The project will include 198 units in three four-story buildings located at 900 Gardner Rd. It will feature a variety of different floor plans, with 50 one-, 95 two-, and 44 three-bedroom apartments ranging between 653 and 1,052 square feet. Most of the units will be reserved for families with incomes at or below 30 to 60 percent of the median family income. The remaining 50 units will be designated for people experiencing homelessness.
Spicing Up Austin: “You Grill Girl” Ignites a Celebration of Culinary Queens at Franklin Barbecue
Get ready to fire up your culinary passion with "You Grill Girl" at Franklin Barbecue, a groundbreaking event celebrating the prowess of women and non-binary grill masters in Austin's vibrant food scene. Organized by Les Dames d'Escoffier Austin, this isn't just a feast for your taste buds—it's a bold statement of inclusivity, diversity, and empowerment in the culinary world. Dive into the heart of Austin's commitment to innovative, diverse, and community-driven cuisine, and find out how you can join the movement towards a more delicious, dynamic, and inclusive culinary future.