The Austin City Council approved zoning changes to allow a developer to bring back the Austin Opera House but as a smaller venue. The developer also plans to build affordable housing and retail shops on the property off South Congress.
Alkimos Beach, located north of Perth, was one of the first towns to adopt a community battery in 2016. Despite the obscure fee structures and bizarre installation, it has saved the township thousands of dollars since. It begs the question, why aren’t we seeing more batteries in our suburbs and why is there backlash for something that slashes power bills by hundreds of dollars every few months?
The developer is asking City Council to approve a zoning change to allow the site of the former Austin Opera House to be turned into a music venue with retail space and apartments.