A Dallas entrepreneur says he plans to build what he s calling an environmentally friendly development on 1,400 acres in the Texas Hill Country, with an aim toward preserving much of the land for future generations.
The development, called Mirasol Springs, is being proposed by Dallas billionaire Steve Winn. It is planned for land along Hamilton Pool Road, where it meets the Pedernales River. The property straddles Travis and Hays counties.
Plans call for 55 lots for custom homes, a 70-room boutique hotel by Auberge Resorts Collection and a field station for biodiversity research to be operated by the University of Texas.
Construction on the project is expected to begin in the summer of 2022. If all goes as planned, the development could open in the summer of 2024.
Occupation: Attorney focusing on public finance, business and real estate transactions.
Experience: I served on the City s Planning and Zoning Commission for over 3 years prior to my service on the Council. I have served on multiple nonprofit boards including the Lake Travis Education Foundation and served as legal counsel to hundreds of cities and school districts throughout the state.
Why are you running for city council?
AC: I am running for re-election because there are several vitally important initiatives that are not completed yet. Specifically, (i) the comprehensive code update; (ii) capital improvement plans related to road infrastructure and our park network; and (iii) economic development. As a city we have made significant progress in all of these areas during my three years on council, and I am committed to seeing each through to completion in the next two years. Our historically low property tax rate is a huge advantage for our residents; therefore, it is crucial for