Austin Chronicle City Hall Reporter Brant Bingamon published an excellent article today (May 7) on the battle over the future of the original Rosedale Elementary School campus, including neighborhood work to create a compromise development plan. Take a few minutes to read the story.
Two civic associations representing Austin’s Rosedale neighborhood issued a joint letter May 1 embracing development on the grounds of a former school, but opposing the construction of a 435 luxury apartments there. The letter was signed by 39 members of the groups – the Rosedale Neighborhood Association and Play Fair Read more
Play Fair With Rosedale leaders organized a tour Monday of a 70-unit development of an affordable housing project that the neighborhood has welcomed and continues to support. Ovetta Rosedale, 4202-4210 Medical Parkway, is a mixed-income affordable family housing community now under construction, with occupancy expected some time this winter. When Read more
When Austin city staff were asked to explain why they recommended rezoning the old Rosedale School site to allow 435 high-density apartments, they cited six recent “comparable” rezoning cases that boosted residential density. Each sailed through the city council in 2025 on unanimous votes. On closer examination, the comps are Read more
Councilman Mike Siegel, who represents the north park of Rosedale, is inviting residents to attend a meeting on April 16 to discuss the proposed development of the campus of the original Rosedale Elementary School. If you want to attend, you need to register in advance. Below is a copy of Read more
AISD’s lawsuit against Rosedale Neighbors and contract to sell the campus of the original Rosedale Elementary School to the highest bidder won’t be the last. In fact, AISD’s fire sale of community assets spreading fast. After failing to quickly cash in on the sale of the Rosedale property, AISD approved Read more