Saltillo Lofts
Saltillo Lofts represents the first transit-oriented development in Austin, serving as a catalyst for the revitalization of the east side of the city. In addition to being a part of Austin’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing program (Safe, Mixed-income, Accessible, Reasonably-priced, Transit-oriented), Saltillo Lofts also adheres to Austin’s Green Builder Program, an initiative reinforced by Envision Central Texas, a non-profit organization for sensible growth in this region. The design for Saltillo Lofts is a model for sustainable, economical, and desirable multifamily urban housing. On a brownfield site, former home to an old, abandoned gas station, Saltillo Lofts has contributed to an environmental cleanup of this area of downtown Austin, representing a valuable use of land. Located adjacent to Plaza Saltillo at Comal and 5th Street, it features a mix of commercial space, affordable housing, and two-story lofts. An interior court offers residents a quiet oasis from the street. Parking is concealed within interior lots.
DETAILS
Location Austin, Texas
Project Type Urban Infill / Mixed Use / Multifamily
Completed 2006
Size 38 Units / 40,097 SF
Client Constructive Ventures, Inc.
Team Hailey Johnson Architects, LLP: Trey Hailey, Kit Johnson (Partner-in-Charge), Susan Daniels, Richard Wilson, Debra Johnson
AWARDS
Austin Green Building Program, “3 Star Rating”
Envision Central Texas, Community Redevelopment Award
Publications
2007 AT&T Front Cover Yellow/White Pages, “Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow”
2007 Austin Chronicle, “Going Vertical”
2006 New York Times, “Preserving Honky-Tonk Culture While Attracting New Buyers”
2004 Austin American Statesman, “Austin Housing Developers Turning Their Gazes East”