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Austin’s St. Johns is about to transform with a massive mixed-use development set to break ground by July’s end—bringing 500+ rental apartments, commercial space, and affordable housing to a long-vacant lot that once housed a car dealership and Home Depot. The project also includes a stunning 4-acre park expansion with a splash pad, pavilion, and public art, aiming to fix longstanding issues like vagrancy and drug use that plagued the area. Longtime resident Byron Hall, who’s lived nearby for 30 years, is cautiously hopeful after years of broken promises. City officials, including Mayor Pro Tem Chito Vela, confirm the project is moving forward after years of negotiation, with the goal of revitalizing the neighborhood—though the current park will be closed until August 2028 for the upgrades.

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