Abandoned Texas neighborhood raises safety concerns as new developers plan revitalization

Residents of the Southstone neighborhood in South Austin are expressing anger and fear over an abandoned construction site. Work on the 42-acre area halted in 2022, leaving unfinished homes, trash, and concerns about safety and sanitation. Local complaints have led to city inspections revealing multiple code violations, including unsanitary conditions and incomplete construction. The original developers lost their building permits, prompting a code compliance investigation. New developers plan to transform the site into a 242-unit condominium complex. Cameras will be installed to monitor the area for dumping and code violations as part of the response to community concerns.