St. James New Day Development
A faith-anchored, mixed-use community on Austin's East Side.
20
Acres
85
Affordable units (Phase 1)
CD1
Council District
5
Phases planned
About the Project
The St. James New Day Development is one of the most significant community-driven projects on Austin's East Side. Anchored by St. James Missionary Baptist Church and developed in partnership with uKnighted Enterprises and BiGAUSTIN, this 20-acre campus at 3417 E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd is designed to serve the families and small businesses that have defined this neighborhood for generations.
Phase 1 delivers 85 affordable housing units, ground-floor commercial space, and a dedicated childcare center — the kind of infrastructure that lets families stay in the community where they have roots. The full campus vision extends well beyond Phase 1, with plans for multi-family residences, townhomes, a community event center, mixed-use retail, and a central greenway with sports and recreation facilities.
This is not a development that drops into a neighborhood and extracts value. Every element of the St. James campus is designed to strengthen the community that already exists here — to give longtime residents a reason to stay, and to create the kind of ownership opportunities that build wealth across generations.
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Development Phases
Phase 1 — Housing & Childcare
In Progress85 affordable residential units, ground-floor commercial, and a childcare center.
Phase 2 — Multi-Family
UpcomingAdditional multi-family units to serve the broader community.
Phase 3 — Townhomes
UpcomingFor-sale townhomes creating homeownership opportunities for community members.
Phase 4 — Retail & Event Center
UpcomingMixed-use retail and a community event center anchoring the commercial corridor.
Phase 5 — Greenway & Recreation
UpcomingCentral greenway with sports facilities, parks, and outdoor community space.
Project Details
- Type
- Mixed-Use Community Development
- Status
- Active Development
- Location
- Austin, TX 78721
- Acreage
- 20 acres
- Units
- 85+
Partners
- St. James Missionary Baptist Church
- uKnighted Enterprises
- BiGAUSTIN
Highlights
- Faith-anchored development with St. James Missionary Baptist Church
- 85 affordable housing units in Phase 1
- Dedicated childcare center serving working families
- Ground-floor commercial space for local businesses
- Full campus vision across 20 acres in Council District 1
- Community ownership structure preserving long-term wealth
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