The circa-1906 Book building on Houston Street and the River Walk, and a cluster of neighboring historic structures, are being eyed for a $36 million redevelopment.
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City Council approves $3M incentives for rare affordable downtown apartments
The City Council on Thursday unanimously approved an incentives package worth $3.3 million for the five-story Museum Reach Lofts, a 94-unit development on the southeast corner of North St. Mary’s Street and West Jones Avenue, where rents will start at $290 for low-income individuals.
Despite warnings, some Council members determined to squeeze more affordability from housing incentives program
After a 2½-hour debate on Wednesday, the City Council was no closer to reinstating the housing incentives policy that has resulted in the downtown area’s apartment boom the past six years.