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The Old Airport Area Goes Environmentally Posh!
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In 1996, a task force representing the complete spectrum of Austin's
interests was assembled to create a vision and determine a set of
redevelopment goals for Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. The 16-member
task force challenged the City to create a district that would be
a model for responsible urban planning and influence the future
growth for Austin's emerging communities.
The
task force specifically called for a mixed-use community offering:
Transit-oriented development
Pedestrian-friendly streets
Neighborhoods that promote interaction
Parks and open green spaces
Goals
for the Redevelopment of the Robert Mueller Municiple Airport
Fiscal
Responsibility
Redevelopment
must create a positive revenue stream that will fund onsite
infrastructure and increase the City's tax base for the benefit
of all citizens.
Economic
Development
The project
should serve to reinforce Austin's role in an increasingly global
marketplace and create a wide range of employment opportunities
for the
community's citizens.
East
Austin Revitalization
The project
must promote economic development opportunities within East Austin,
giving local residents a direct stake in redevelopment.
Compatibility
with Surrounding Neighborhoods
Development must maintain and enhance the quality of life in adjacent
neighborhoods, providing complementary linkages, land uses and transportation
patterns.
Diversity
The redevelopment should offer a wide range of housing choices in
order to
create a new community of ethnically and economically diverse residents.
Sustainability
Development should be planned in a way that promotes energy efficiency,
reduced auto dependency, watershed protection and green space preservation.
Project
Timelines
Since
Austin City Council's adoption of the Mueller Master Plan in November
2000, significant progress has been made.
April 2002
- Catellus Development Corporation is selected as Master Developer.
October 2002 -
City of Austin and Catellus enter into an Exclusive Negotiating
Agreement (ENA) for the redevelopment of Mueller.
March 2003
- Catellus hosts project kickoff party for neighbors and Austin
residents at the Austin Film Studios movie hangar.
May 2003
- Mueller Plan Implementation Advisory Commission, Catellus and
SETON host meeting for neighbors and community to address zoning
considerations for a new children's medical center at Mueller.
June 2003
- Austin City Council approves move of SETON to locate new children's
regional medical center at Mueller.
June 2003 -
SETON and Catellus host meeting to discuss design considerations
for new children's regional medical center with the neighborhoods
and general public.
August 2003 -
Second transportation forum is held to address neighborhood traffic
concerns and issues surrounding the redevelopment of RMMA.
August 2003 -
Mueller Transportation Committee is formed to study traffic issues
surrounding RMMA.
December 2003
- SETON hosts its second design forum to discuss design considerations
for the new children's regional medical center with the area neighborhoods
and general public in attendance.
January 2004 -
SETON officially names the new medical center Children's Medical
Center of Central Texas
April 6, 2004 -
City of Austin and Mueller Neighborhoods Coalition host Mueller
101, a community-wide project update
May 13, 2004 -
Austin City Council voted unanimously in favor of sale disposition
of Mueller land
June 6, 2004 -
hosts groundbreaking for Children's Medical Center of Central Texas
August 25, 2004 -
City of Austin and Mueller Neighborhoods Coalition host Mueller
201, a follow-up community-wide project update
August 26, 2004 -
Austin City Council unanimously approves zoning for Mueller redevelopment
September 1, 2004 -
Streets within Mueller are named to recognize "famous firsts"
in Austin
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