The University of Texas is sitting on the most desirable parcel of land in Austin, known as the Brackenridge tract. 345 acres that includes miles of lake frontage and a golf course. For years this land has been home to affordable housing for UT graduate students. If they are talking about doing anything, then they are talking about redevelopment. UT Regents have already made it clear that any redevelopment must be profitable. This rules out a big, central park style, green space and presumes a mixed use development. [more]
