Council member José Velásquez joined a resident for a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at the opening of the Libertad Austin affordable housing community. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact)
The income-restricted housing complex Libertad Austin opened this fall with 198 affordable apartments in East Austin.
“Today’s grand opening signifies opportunity, freedom—or Libertad, a name fitting for this new community. This development means more families in stable homes that they can afford,” council member José Velázquez said at a Nov. 7 ribbon-cutting event…