East Austin has become one of the latest ‘close-in’ neighborhoods in Austin. Before the interstate highway was constructed, East Avenue was the boundary between East Austin and downtown. There are many historic homes and a few urban farms located here and prices have increased as this area of Austin has been re-discovered. Many artists have located here because of the wealth of buildings that can easily become art studios.
The former airport was located near Airport Blvd and is now the home to Mueller, a “green” community with shops, eateries, green-built houses and condos, and a childrens hospital. There are many more acres of land waiting to be developed here.