C2.03 - Affordable Housing Alternatives

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The goal of our project is to propose and design a solution to the affordable housing crisis here in Central Texas. San Marcos is a quickly growing city due to its proximity to Austin and San Antonio. Our proposed affordable housing alternative is a four-story multifamily complex that will have the ability to house over 100 families of four comfortably. The design of the Affordable Housing Alternative will comply with the designated design codes and regulations for both the City of San Marcos and the State of Texas. Half of our project is to design the system layout of our development. This includes building placement, parking lot layout, and various other developmental aspects. The other half of our project is to address the geotechnical and structural aspect of the development and propose the best options for the building's foundation and structural design. Upon completion of these designs that have been proposed for a property in San Marcos, Texas, we hope that it will aid in improving the insufficient affordable housing in the area.