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Colony Park: Austin's Next Great Neighborhood Is Breaking Ground

208 acres of city-owned land in northeast Austin is becoming a master-planned community — and it could reshape the entire corridor.

The Numbers

Colony Park by the Numbers

Acres 208 City-owned land in NE Austin
Units 3,000 Residential at buildout
Investment $300M+ Total project cost
Timeline 2026 Health center groundbreaking

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The Details

What's Happening at Colony Park

Three drivers shaping NE Austin's next decade.

1

A Mueller-Scale Transformation

The City of Austin partnered with Catellus Development Corp — the same team behind the Mueller neighborhood — to develop 208 acres of city-owned land near Loyola Lane and Decker Lane. The master plan includes single-family homes, multifamily apartments, retail, office space, and community parks. This is the largest public-private development partnership in NE Austin's history.

2

Health and Community Infrastructure Coming First

Central Health is building a $37 million, 32,000 sq ft health and wellness center offering primary care, dental, and behavioral health. It's designed to serve Colony Park residents and the surrounding underserved community — a sign the city is investing in infrastructure before rooftops.

3

Designed for the Community That's Already There

Unlike most new developments, Colony Park was shaped by over a decade of community input. The plan prioritizes workforce housing, access to parks and healthy food, educational opportunities, and economic vitality for existing NE Austin residents — not just new arrivals.

For You

What It Means for You

Your situation is different. Here's the Colony Park opportunity.

Buyers

NE Austin is about to get a lot more interesting

  • ✓Ground-floor pricing before the community fully builds out
  • ✓Mueller-style appreciation potential over 5-10 years
  • ✓New schools, health center, and retail within walking distance
  • ✓One of Austin's last large-scale master-planned opportunities
Investors

Early-stage community means long-term upside

  • ✓3,000 units at buildout means sustained demand for years
  • ✓Multi-family and mixed-use components offer rental plays
  • ✓City-backed infrastructure reduces development risk
  • ✓Adjacent areas likely to appreciate as Colony Park matures

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FAQ

What Austin Homeowners Are Asking About Colony Park

The project broke ground in 2025 and initial infrastructure work is underway. Residential units will roll out in phases over the next several years, with the first homes expected in 2027-2028. The Austin Neighborhood Guide tracks pricing in nearby areas if you want to get positioned early.
Historically, large master-planned developments like Mueller lifted surrounding property values by 15-25% over a decade. Colony Park's combination of city investment, health infrastructure, and mixed-use design should have a similar corridor-wide impact on NE Austin. Check the Haus Index for current NE Austin pricing trends.
No. While workforce housing is a priority, Colony Park includes market-rate single-family homes, apartments, retail, and office space. It's designed as a complete, mixed-income community — similar to how Mueller blended affordability requirements with market-rate development.
Two things: it's city-owned land (208 acres the city has held for this purpose), and the plan was shaped by over a decade of community input from existing NE Austin residents. The Catellus partnership adds credibility — they're the team behind Mueller's success.
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