Austin retirement community plans $100 million expansion

A new five-story residential building will double the size of retirement complex in Austin, TX. Read the excerpt below. Austin American-Statesman By Shonda Novak Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 \Westminster Manor, one of Austin's oldest retirement communities, is about to start work on a $100 million expansion that will add new independent-living apartments, beds for residents requiring skilled nursing care, assisted living facilities and new amenities. The expansion will almost double Westminster's size to 645,623 square feet. Westminster is at 4100 Jackson Ave., near MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1) south of 45th Street. A new five-story residential building will be constructed north of the existing tower. The centerpiece of the expansion will be the Commons at Westminster Manor, which will include a new auditorium, cafe and a fitness center with a pool. Read the entire article: http://www.statesman.com/business/austin-retirement-community-plans-100-million-expansion-209871.html