On Sept. 29, city officials, developers, and community members convened at the corner of West San Antonio Street and South Guenther Avenue to mark the groundbreaking of The Neue, a mixed‑use condominium project slated for downtown New Braunfels.
Project overview
The $27 million development will occupy 72,000 square feet at 699 W. San Antonio St. Seals Family Properties and Gillum Development are the joint owners, and the design is being handled by TBA Douglas, an architecture firm based in San Antonio.
Gillum Development principal Lindsey Gillum said the firm’s deep familiarity with the area helped shape the project’s design. “We’ve been deliberate about the design, the materials and the way that this building will meet the street,” Gillum explained. “It’s going to be part of our downtown landscape long after all of us.”
Features and amenities
The Neue will offer one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom condominiums, with commercial space planned for the ground floor. Residents can expect a suite of amenities, though the source did not list specifics beyond the inclusion of retail opportunities.
Infrastructure improvements
In conjunction with the development, the New Braunfels Economic Development Corp. has pledged $2.2 million for public‑infrastructure upgrades along Guenther Avenue and San Antonio Street. Those improvements will include new sidewalks, ADA‑compliant upgrades, additional street parking, and underground utility lines, according to Gillum.
Timeline
The developers anticipate completing construction by November 2027, providing new housing options and revitalizing a key downtown corridor.
Community impact
Local leaders highlighted the project’s potential to boost downtown activity, attract new residents, and support small businesses. The added sidewalk and accessibility upgrades are expected to improve pedestrian safety and encourage more foot traffic for existing and future merchants.
While the project is privately financed, the public‑infrastructure component reflects the city’s broader effort to modernize downtown New Braunfels and make it more walkable for families and visitors alike.
Residents who attended the groundbreaking expressed optimism that The Neue will enhance the city’s housing stock and contribute to a vibrant, family‑friendly downtown environment.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Austin — read the source article.
