'Unintended Consequences': Austin Reworking Affordable Housing Incentive Program

'Unintended consequences': Austin reworking affordable housing incentive program

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For months, residents at Acacia Cliffs Apartments — near MoPac and Far West Boulevard — have been fighting a rezoning request from the building's owners that would result in the demolition of the aging complex to rebuild a newer, taller apartment complex. For Eric Gomez, who has lived at Acacia Cliffs since 2016, it could mean he'll no longer be able to afford living in a spot that allows him to easily get to work, the grocery st…

Acacia Cliffs residents, community protest zoning changes at Austin City Hall, see photos

Acacia Cliffs apartments residents gathered with community members and advocates to speak about the negative impacts of zoning changes.