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Urban Empowerment Zone 1 in Austin, TX
6400 FM 969, Austin, TX, 78724
Urban Empowerment Zone 1 is a new construction project at 6400 FM 969, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Mar 2027. The project has an estimated value of $15.4M across about 150,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $15.4M
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- Reported floor area
- 150,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $103/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 6mo
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53 days after the preceding date shown.
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546 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Urban Empowerment Zone 1
Urban Empowerment Zone 1 is a 150,000 sq ft, four-story multifamily development at 6400 FM 969 in Austin. The project is scheduled to finish in March 2027, with construction starting in September 2025. This new construction effort is led by the Austin Area Urban League and designed by Mark Hart Architecture.
The building will include a lobby, community space, leasing offices, and supportive services offices with public restrooms. The estimated cost is $15,400,000, which works out to $103 per square foot. This cost per square foot is below the Travis County median of $125 for similar new construction filings. The total estimated cost is above the county median for its type.
TDLR completed plan review in July 2025. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Elaine K Andersen. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. The scheduled build window is 546 days, which is longer than the county median of 304 days for new construction projects in Travis County.
Local Context and Design Firm History
Mark Hart Architecture has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $55,955,000. These include the Still Bottle Line Facility and Real Street Apartments in Austin. Other registered projects in the MLK-183 area include Blanton Elementary School and E. MLK Apartment. The site is near existing businesses such as Burger King, Dollar General, and Craigwood Mart Food.
According to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 78724, the population is about 29,326 with a median household income of $76,906. The area has 9,696 housing units, mostly owner-occupied. Travis County unemployment was 4 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier. City of Austin permit records show two permits on file at this street address, including a building permit for demolition of an office building.
A City of Austin update described the project as providing 80 Permanent Supportive Housing units. A post by the NUL organization noted that Austin Housing and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation announced the groundbreaking celebration for Urban Empowerment Zone 1. These third-party mentions confirm the project's focus on affordable housing and community engagement in East Austin.
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Urban Empowerment Zone 1 is a New Construction project located at 6400 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $15.4M covering 150,000 sq ft. Austin Area Urban League is the property owner and Mark Hart Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 10, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Urban Empowerment Zone 1 scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in March 2027. Work started in September 2025, and TDLR completed plan review in July 2025.
Who is developing and designing the project?
The Austin Area Urban League is the owner/developer of record. Mark Hart Architecture is the design firm of record for the project.
What is the estimated cost and size?
The estimated cost is $15,400,000 for a 150,000 sq ft building. This equates to $103 per square foot.
Is the building open to the public?
The project is under construction. It is scheduled to finish in March 2027, so it is not yet open.
Where is the project located?
The address is 6400 FM 969, Austin, TX 78724. It is located in the MLK-183 area of Travis County.
What is Urban Empowerment Zone 1?
Urban Empowerment Zone 1 is a new construction project at 6400 FM 969 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 4 story multifamily project with lobby, community space, leasing and supportive services offices and restrooms to serve the public
Is Urban Empowerment Zone 1 open in Austin?
Urban Empowerment Zone 1 is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Mar 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Urban Empowerment Zone 1 located?
Urban Empowerment Zone 1 is located at 6400 FM 969, Austin, TX, 78724, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Urban Empowerment Zone 1?
Austin Area Urban League is the property owner/developer of record for Urban Empowerment Zone 1, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Urban Empowerment Zone 1?
Mark Hart Architecture is the design firm of record for Urban Empowerment Zone 1, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Urban Empowerment Zone 1 cost and how big is it?
Urban Empowerment Zone 1 has an estimated construction value of $15.4M and approximately 150,000 square feet (about $103/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
4 story multifamily project with lobby, community space, leasing and supportive services offices and restrooms to serve the public
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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6400 FM 969, Austin, TX, 78724
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