From residential to retail, check out some of the most expensive permits filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in the Austin metro this week.

1. Donley Mixed Use

Construction of a mixed-use retail and residential development is slated to break ground in North Austin. A seven-story parking structure will be attached to the building.

Location: 2101-2201 Donley Drive, AustinEstimated timeline: March 1-June 1Estimated cost: $70 million2. Pathways at Santa Rita Courts West

A 96-unit, 136,000-square-foot residential building is slated for East Austin. The project will include landscaping, parking and utilities.

Location: 2300 E Second St., AustinEstimated timeline: April 1-Dec. 31, 2027Estimated cost: $16.3 million3. Rooms To GoConstruction on a Rooms To Go in San Marcos will begin June 1. (Community Impact staff)Construction on a Rooms To Go in San Marcos is planned to begin June 1. (Community Impact staff)A 52,460-square-foot furniture showroom is headed to San Marcos. Rooms To Go offers indoor and outdoor furniture and decor. The retail chain has three other locations in the Austin area.Location: Near the intersection of I-35 S. and E. McCarty Lane, San MarcosEstimated timeline: June 1-Sept. 1, 2027Estimated cost: $7.87 million4. Heritage Trail East

The city of Round Rock is continuing to develop public land following the completion of Heritage Trail West in 2024. Improvements to the trail’s east side include a 1-mile concrete pedestrian trail, three pedestrian bridges, seating, lighting and irrigation.

Location: 910 Heritage Center Circle, Round RockEstimated timeline: Aug. 1-Jan. 31, 2028Estimated cost: $7 million5. Pfluger Farm Lane North Extension

The city of Pflugerville is extending Pfluger Farm Lane by 140,210 square feet. The project will include the construction of a new roadway, drainage, sidewalk and shared-use paths.

Location: end of existing Pfluger Farm Lane to SH 45 E., PflugervilleEstimated timeline: July 23-Feb. 24, 2027Estimated cost: $4.47 million

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