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Oni Studios, a $10 million, 30,000-square-foot production facility and content creation hub, announced its opening at 1220 Toro Grande Boulevard in Cedar Park. The facility features a large-set production facility, podcast studios, conference rooms, basketball court, workstations, kitchen, and lobby. The space is designed to be a comprehensive hub for content creation, allowing businesses to have a complete package of services and features all in one location. It provides a comprehensive approach to content creation and production, from pre-production to completion. With its state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technology, Oni Studios is an ideal space for businesses to create quality content.

Travis County Commissioners recently passed a $35 million contract with Mobile Loaves & Fishes, a nonprofit organization, to construct 640 housing units for those experiencing homelessness in Burleson Village. The units will be split between microhomes (under 400 square feet) and RV units. The housing complex will additionally offer mental and physical health services, addiction services, Family Eldercare, and restorative justice. Site preparation is estimated to take two years, with the first residences moving in by mid-2025.

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The Austin Housing Finance Corporation, The Vecino Group, and Caritas of Austin are collaborating on a $53 million affordable housing project called The Libertad Austin. Located at 900 Gardner Road, the development will offer 198 units across three four-story buildings with 50 one, 95 two, and 44 three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 653 to 1,052 square feet. Most of the apartments will be reserved for families who are at or below 30 to 60 percent of the median family income, while the remaining 50 will be for people who are experiencing homelessness. The Libertad Austin project is part of a larger effort to create more affordable housing options for the Austin community.

Prologis Inc. is beginning construction on a five-building industrial complex located on 75 acres along Brushy Creek Road in Cedar Park, Texas. The two parcels of land, one 68 acres and the other seven acres, were purchased from National Instruments Corp. Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring or early summer, with completion expected by 2024. This news is part of an ongoing trend of industrial development in the Austin-Round Rock area, as evidenced by the Texas Quarterly Commercial Report from the Texas Real Estate Research Center.

Construction is beginning this spring on a 53,300-square-foot EVO Entertainment venue in Hutto, Texas. This $25 million project is slated to open in spring 2024 and will feature eight theaters, ten bowling lanes, 7,200 square feet of gaming space, a bar/lounge area, a patio, and private event space. Located within Townwest Commons, this venue is expected to provide a unique entertainment opportunity for locals and visitors alike.