City of Georgetown

Georgetown canvasses sales tax election

Georgetown’s street maintenance sales tax was approved by anoverwhelmingmajorityduring the city’s November 8 special election. Results of the vote were canvassed during a city council meeting November 22. Since 2002, Georgetown residents have approved a 0.
The view of the Williamson County Courthouse in downtown Georgetown is protected by city building regulations in the area. (Photo Nicholas Cicale)

The view of the Williamson County Courthouse in downtown Georgetown is protected by city building regulations in the area. (Photo Nicholas Cicale)

Georgetown finalizes Courthouse View Corridor waiver process

Georgetown will allow developers to apply for waivers to the city’s Courthouse View Corridor restrictions following a November 22 city council decision. The waiver process was approved with amendments upon second reading.
A map displays what types of development are currently located in the North Old Town neighborhood. Georgetown city staff and neighborhood residents used the map to write notes about future land use in the area during a meeting November 17. BRIGID COOLEY

A map displays what types of development are currently located in the North Old Town neighborhood. Georgetown city staff and neighborhood residents used the map to write notes about future land use in the area during a meeting November 17. BRIGID COOLEY

City receives future land use plan feedback from North Old Town residents

Residents of the North Old Town neighborhood met with Georgetown city staff members November 17 to discuss changes to the city’s future land use plan for the area.
Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, right, and District 2 Council Member Shawn Hood toured unfinished 3D printed houses, the product of homebuilder Lennar and manufacturers ICON, Tuesday, November 15. The homes are part of a 100-house section of the Wolf Ranch master planned community. PHOTOS BY BRIGID COOLEY

Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder, right, and District 2 Council Member Shawn Hood toured unfinished 3D printed houses, the product of homebuilder Lennar and manufacturers ICON, Tuesday, November 15. The homes are part of a 100-house section of the Wolf Ranch master planned community. PHOTOS BY BRIGID COOLEY

Georgetown welcomes 3D printed homes in Wolf Ranch

In an attempt to cut construction costs and timelines, homebuilder Lennar is partnering with ICON — an Austin based home manufacturing company — to bring 3D printed houses to Georgetown. Once built, the 100 units planned will be sold as a part of the Wolf Ranch master planned community.