TIRZ Council Approval
- On November 3, 2022, City Council held a public hearing and approved an ordinance authorizing the creation of Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 20 as key component of the Colony Park Sustainable Community project funding strategy. A TIRZ is a financing tool enabled by Texas Tax Code to encourage economic development within a defined geographic area or zone. A TIRZ for Colony Park would provide a means of financing the costs of public works, public improvements, programs, and other projects benefiting the zone. Follow this link to download the Colony Park Sustainable Community Preliminary Project and Financing Plan.
Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA)
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Review the executed Exclusive Negotiating Agreement and the Amendments listed below, between City of Austin and Catellus for predevelopment services related to the negotiation of a Master Development Agreement for the Colony Park Sustainable Community.
- Amendment No. 1
- Amendment No. 2
- Amendment No. 3
- Amendment No. 4
- Amendment No. 5
- Amendment No. 6
- Amendment No. 7
- Amendment No. 8
- Amendment No, 9
- Colony Park ENA Phase 1 Report - Catellus Development Corporation, in partnership with the City of Austin Economic Development Department, authored a report of observations and recommendations as a deliverable during the Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) period. The ENA period allows for due diligence and negotiations of the Master Development Agreement (MDA). This report recommends further due diligence and refinements that will be needed before moving forward with entitlement, zoning and site plan changes.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning Ordinance
- Review the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning Ordinance
- Review the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment 1
- Review the Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment 2
Master Plan
- Invest in Possibilities
- Review the Master Plan and Design Guidelines
- Review the Implementation Plan
- Review the Existing Conditions Report
Master Plan Open House
- Illustrative Plan
- Colony Park - District Park Master Plan
- Town Center and Neighborhood Centers 1, 2, 3, and 4
- Project Timeline and Colony Park Express Newsletters V, VI, and VII
Workshop IV: Presentation of the Draft Master Plan
- Presentation of the Draft Master Plan
- FAQs and Colony Park Express Newsletter IV
Workshop III: Scenario Planning
- Presentation of three scenarios and keypad polling exercise
- 3D models of each scenario by CityEngine (Web): Moonrise, Blue Stem, and Five Hills
- 3D models of each scenario (Movie) [Download]
- Revised Fact Sheet and Colony Park Express Newsletter III
Workshop II: Building Blocks
- Presentation of IPS results and keypad polling exercise
- Colony Park Express Newsletter II
Workshop I: Listening Session
- Image Preference Survey (IPS) [Download]
- Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis [Download]
- Colony Park Express Newsletter I
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Grant Documents
- Project summary, goals, activities, and partnerships [Download]
- HUD Award Memo, Released November 2011 [Download]
- Challenge Grant Application, Submitted September 2011 [Download]
Project Area Documents
- Neighborhood Housing and Community Development, Community Profile [Download]
- Planning and Development Review Department, Complete Communities Report [Download]
- Watershed Protection Department, Site Analysis Report [Download]
- LJA Engineering & Surveying, Inc., Development Feasibility Study [Download]