Grove-Riverside Site
About the Project
The Grove–Riverside Site is a nearly 125‑acre area that includes three City‑owned land parcels at East Riverside Drive and Grove Boulevard, next to the future Austin Light Rail and planned Grove Station. The City of Austin is working with the community to understand local priorities and identify the benefits people want to see. This input will help shape how the site supports current residents and meets the needs of the community as the area grows.
Grove-Riverside Site
Community Engagement
Beginning in November 2025, the City of Austin partnered with a consultant team to help develop a community vision for the Grove–Riverside Site. The project team launched an outreach process designed for the East Riverside community, offering both in-person and online opportunities to participate, including open houses, surveys, and small listening sessions. Community feedback gathered through these activities will help shape the shared vision for the site. To learn more, take the survey, or sign up for upcoming events, visit the Grove–Riverside Site page on SpeakUp Austin.
Grove-Riverside Site
Boundary Map
The Grove–Riverside Site consists of three parcels: 2400 Grove Blvd. (46.7 acres), 5601 East Riverside Dr. (60.3 acres) and 2201 Grove Blvd. (18.48 acres). The easternmost parcel, 2201 Grove Blvd., sits southwest of East Riverside Drive and east of Grove Boulevard and is owned by the Austin Housing Finance Corporation. Nearby, 2400 Grove Blvd. lies southwest of East Riverside Drive along Grove Boulevard and Montopolis Drive and includes City offices. The largest parcel, 5601 East Riverside Dr., is located southwest of East Riverside Drive and southeast of Riverside Farms Road. All three parcels are northeast of East Oltorf Street.
Grove-Riverside Site
City Initiatives and Council Actions
The Grove–Riverside Site is being shaped by a series of City initiatives and Council actions, including the purchase of the properties and ongoing efforts to improve transportation and expand opportunities near future Austin Light Rail service. To learn more about past community milestones and early development, visit the Grove-Riverside Resources page.
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Buying the Land
In 2021, Austin Housing Finance Corporation approved the purchase of 2201 Grove Blvd. On March 21, 2024, City Council approved moving forward with the purchase of 2400 Grove Blvd. and 5601 East Riverside Dr.
- Learn More About the Land Purchases
- On March 21, 2024, City Council approved moving forward with purchasing 2400 Grove Blvd. and 5601 East Riverside Dr. (Council Items 63, 64, and 65). Austin Housing Finance Corporation also approved using Project Connect Anti‑Displacement Funds to support the purchase of 5601 East Riverside Dr. (Council Item AHFC001).
- On October 21, 2021, Austin Housing Finance Corporation approved buying the property located at 2201 Grove Blvd., via Item AHFC004.
Transportation Initiatives
The Grove–Riverside Site is located within the Equitable Transit‑Oriented Development (ETOD) and Density Bonus Equitable Transit‑Oriented Development (DBETOD) districts. These City planning tools were created to support more housing, improve mobility options, and encourage walkable development near future light‑rail service. These districts are part of a broader effort to prepare communities for Project Connect investments. This work is closely connected to the ongoing planning and construction of the Austin Light Rail, led by the City, Austin Transit Partnership (ATP), and CapMetro. To learn more about the future Austin Light Rail, visit ATP’s website.
- Learn More About the Transportation Initiatives
- On June 10, 2021, City Council passed Resolution 20210610‑093, setting goals for Equitable Transit‑Oriented Development.
- In June 2023, City Council and the boards of CapMetro and the Austin Transit Partnership approved the implementation plan for the Austin Light Rail.
- On May 16, 2024, Council adopted the ETOD Overlay Phase 1, amending the Land Development Code to create an overlay district that supports transit‑oriented development around Project Connect and establishes the Equitable Transit‑Oriented Development and Density Bonus Equitable Transit‑Oriented Development Combining Districts.