AUSTIN, TX – The City of Austin Housing Department and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) celebrate the groundbreaking of Mira, a new residential townhome mixed-income, missing middle community. The development is being led by Aus/Bos Social Housing and managed by HomeBase, a non-profit affiliate of Austin Habitat for Humanity. Construction began in April 2025 and is anticipated to be completed by Winter 2025. For inquiries about purchasing a home at Mira, please visit www.miraaustin.com. 

"The Mira development presents an important opportunity for expanding homeownership options to families pursuing stability and equity," explains Mandy DeMayo, Interim Director for the Housing Department. "Achieving deeper affordability for households in need takes a village. We are grateful to our partners and are proud to support this effort through our funding programs." 

Mira, located in the Govalle neighborhood at 732 Springdale Road in District 3, will include 12 townhomes, two of which will be four-bedroom homes reserved for households earning at or below 65% Median Family Income (MFI). The AHFC executed a loan agreement of $240,000 in 2018 General Obligation (GO) Bonds to fund the construction of those two affordable homes. HomeBase will manage the initial sale of the two affordable homes. The site will also utilize the City’s S.M.A.R.T. Housing Program. 

Mira Groundbreaking on June 17 (Photo courtesy - Aus/Bos Social Housing)

“We’re thrilled to partner with AHFC and other community all-stars to bring the project to life,” said Anmol Mehra, Owner of Aus/Bos Social Housing. “Our mission is to develop residential housing that sit at the intersection of density, affordability, and social impact, and the collaborative effort behind Mira ensures that we’re delivering on that.” 

Mira’s three-story duplex townhomes were designed by Austin-based architecture firm Plural Office and are being constructed by Pecan Valley Homes, a local residential builder. The development gained letters of support from the Govalle Neighborhood Association and Springdale General. Offering a fresh take on mid-century design, the homes pair modern gables and warm brick with interiors defined by an earthy, refined palette. 

“There is an urgent and growing need for affordable housing in our community, particularly for larger families who are often left with limited options,” said Juana Palacios, Vice President & Broker at HomeBase Texas. “This development directly addresses that gap by providing deeply affordable 4-bedroom homes—something that has been in critically short supply. It's not just about building housing; it's about creating stability and opportunity for families who need it most.”   

For homebuyer resources and support from the Housing Department, visit www.austintexas.gov/homebuyer.  

About the City of Austin Housing Department 

The City of Austin Housing Department provides equitable and comprehensive housing solutions, community development, and displacement prevention services to enhance the quality of life of all Austinites. To access affordable housing and community resources, visit www.austintexas.gov/housing. 

About the Austin Housing Finance Corporation

The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) was created as a public, non-profit corporation and instrumentality of the City of Austin. The mission of the AHFC is to generate and implement strategic housing solutions for the benefit of low- and moderate-income residents of the City of Austin. 

About Aus/Bos Social Housing

Aus/Bos Social Housing is a real estate development firm specializing in residential projects at the intersection of density, affordability, and social impact. We are committed to providing community-minded urban infill housing for lower-income families, artists, and other Austinites and Bostonians facing housing scarcity. 

About HomeBase

HomeBase was originally incorporated in 2005 as Austin Community Land Trust, HomeBase joined the Austin Habitat family in 2011. Our mission is to be a one-stop-shop for all things affordable homeownership. To that end, we work closely with public, private, and non-profit partners to ensure the availability of affordable housing in Central Texas.