AUSTIN, TEXAS (Oct. 29, 2024) — United Properties, a leading commercial real estate developer with offices in Minneapolis, Austin and Denver, is proud to announce significant achievements for its first two Austin, Texas, multi-family developments: Bishop Momo and Shelby Ranch.
Bishop Momo
Bishop Momo, a 274-unit apartment complex located in the St. Elmo District of South Congress at 4341 S. Congress Ave., has opened and welcomed its first tenants. This marks the completion of the company’s first multi-family deal in Austin, Texas, a significant milestone in its expansion efforts. The development includes market-rate and affordable studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Additionally, the project has 6,000 sq. ft. of street-level retail, structured parking and Class-A amenity spaces.
“We are thrilled to see Bishop Momo completed and are excited about the vibrant community it will foster,” says Victor Young, senior vice president, Austin commercial development, United Properties. “This development is a testament to our commitment to creating spaces that enhance the quality of life for our residents.”
Bishop Momo was designed to reflect its St. Elmo District/South Congress location. “From the industrial-inspired exterior architecture and unexpected interior design aesthetic to the playful branding and project story, Bishop Momo is at one with the neighborhood,” Young adds.
Learn more about Bishop Momo at bishopmomo.com and follow on Instagram.
Shelby Ranch
Shelby Ranch, a 302-unit project located at 2210 Lynnbrook Dr. in South Austin, recently received a Certificate of Compliance (COC) and welcomed its first tenants. The initial phase of the project included delivering approximately 150 units, 3,500 sq. ft. of amenity spaces, and a 1.5-acre pool and courtyard.
Sitting on 8 acres, the development is designed with green initiatives to celebrate nature, including South Austin’s big Texas sky, with a laidback vibe. The property is a Certified Wildlife Habitat featuring honey-producing bees, raised garden beds, native plants, fruit-bearing trees, rainwater collection, and numerous rain gardens and dry creeks. Although not required, as the project is located within Austin’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ), great lengths were taken to preserve three heritage trees on the northern portion of the site, creating a shaded oasis for years to come.
“It was important for us to make this a premier residential experience while preserving the surrounding ecosystem,” says Brenda Studt, development director, United Properties. “Creating an environment that welcomes wildlife, including maintaining the heritage trees on site, adds to what Shelby Ranch is all about — celebrating South Austin, the outdoors and cultivating community.”
Shelby Ranch includes studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with large windows and private balconies. Other features include modern kitchens, energy-efficient appliances and wood-style floors. Amenities include a workshop/makerspace, fitness center, co-working space, resident lounge, dog park and chicken coop.
Learn more about Shelby Ranch at liveshelbyranch.com, take an online tour at tour.theviewvr.com and follow on Instagram.
Key stakeholders for both projects include:
• Architect: Belshaw Mulholland Architects
• Landscape architect: TBG Partners
• Civil engineer: Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC)
• Contractor: OHT Partners
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About United Properties
United Properties has been creating deep roots in the commercial real estate industry for more than 100 years. The company imagines new possibilities in real estate to help enrich communities and create lasting legacies. United Properties provides market expertise for ground-up development, redevelopment and acquisitions of value-add and stable investments. The company invests in and develops office, industrial, retail, mixed-use and senior housing properties. United Properties is owned by the Pohlad Companies and is headquartered in Minneapolis, with offices in Denver and Austin, Texas.
