That's nice. But does it have supermarkets, cafes, physicians and schools within walking distance? The article omits to say.
This is important. When Lisbon expanded in the 1960s the newly built-up areas were designed so that primary schools and churches were always within walking distance, as these were the centers of community. And apartment blocks had shops on the ground floor.
> And apartment blocks had shops on the ground floor.
This is one of my favorite features of the Mueller area: the apartments do have shops on the ground floor. I actually live in a live-work unit in one of the apartments. My wife and I live upstairs, and she runs a hair salon on the ground floor below our unit. The other shops nearby include a small convenience/grocery store, a chiropractor, a shared-work space, restaurants, a small gym, etc.
The shops on the ground floor really improve the quality of the area, so I'm glad that Austin is finally pushing for more of this.
There's an HEB supermarket within walking/cycling distance. There's also a Snap Kitchen prepared-foods store and a farmer's market.
If you like the idea of HOAs, you'll love Mueller. There's tons of rules around what you can and can't do on your property. The uniformity of the place is mind-numbing. But the people who live there seem to like it a lot, so good for them, I guess. I prefer some more diversity in people and architecture.
It looks like there's an elementary public school within walking distance, but the middle and high schools are a bit farther (2.5-3mi). Everything else exists within walking distance. Their FAQ[0] covers your questions and a bit more.
This is important. When Lisbon expanded in the 1960s the newly built-up areas were designed so that primary schools and churches were always within walking distance, as these were the centers of community. And apartment blocks had shops on the ground floor.