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Breaking Ground on a Boutique, Alternative to Austin Living

On November 9th, The Geyser Group and The Sephira Group broke ground on The Johnny, a boutique alternative to Austin living. The Johnny will be a 76-unit multifamily community in the Highland neighborhood, a highly sought after location near downtown, UT campus, and the Triangle. This property will feature condominium- like design elements that differ from traditionally large housing developments. Breaking ground on this property has been the highlight of our month! 

If location is  what you are looking for, then look no further! The Johnny provides a modern solution for those looking to live near the heart of the city. It is located steps from the red-, orange-, and blue rail lines at Crestview Station, and adjacent to the grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and bookstore at The Crescent shopping center. The Johnny’s central location reduces the cost and emissions of long commutes. Additionally, The Johnny will offer limited affordable housing options to those who earn below 60% of the median family income. 

“In the years we’ve been developing in Austin, we’ve seen it become one of the least affordable cities in the nation,” said Matt McDonnell, founder and CEO of The Geyser Group. “The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the problem. By providing a spacious, metro-adjacent environment, The Johnny addresses an underserved community and puts a dent in Austin’s affordability crisis.”

Affordability is a rising problem in the Austin market. Through our efforts, we hope to provide opportunity for the community to experience the wonderful development that is The Johnny. Here’s to breaking ground! 

construction april 2022 for 3706 goodwin multifamily development in east austin
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Breaking Ground on a Groundbreaking Development: Goodwin Apartments

The Geyser Group and Cadence McShane Construction Company are breaking ground on the new Goodwin Apartments. We have worked closely with Davies Collaborative and Sabot Development to handpick all the design elements that will go into this project. With outstanding exterior and interior design, it is no surprise that everyone involved in this project is ecstatic to see construction begin. 

Located in prime East Austin, the multi-use development will add 364 residential units and 5,000 square feet of commercial space to the growing area. Since 2019, East Austin has become the hit location for up-and-coming bars, restaurants, and other retail developments. 

The area was deemed one of the fastest-growing areas in the city prior to the pandemic making the community in East Austin incredibly diverse. With new multipurpose developments comes the need for new housing. The new Goodwin Apartments will provide an abundance of opportunities to live where the action is. 

Pictured left to right: Managing Director Michael Bernstein, CEO Matt McDonnell, and Sabot Partner Jim Young

Following construction, 10% of the units will be affordable housing, prioritizing existing tenants at the existing complex. Current residents will be eligible for financial assistance and be given first preference to help them move back into the new development. Residents will be given access to free classes on financial literacy through Framework CDC. 

Breaking ground on projects that will benefit us and the community is something we strive for. The Geyser Group believes in opportunity, and Goodwin will provide Austin residents with up-scale housing combined with a number of social opportunities.

To learn more about Goodwin, check out our ‘Project Spotlight’ series here. 

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