The Brink Report

Austin Real Estate News & Advice

What the I-35 Capital Express Project Means for Northwest Austin Commutes, ZIP by ZIP

James Brinkman

Published on: 14/09/2026

For Northwest Austin's core (78750, 78759, 78726) the I-35 Capital Express rebuild mostly misses your commute, which runs on MoPac, 183, 620, and 360. A ZIP-by-ZIP broker's read on who actually feels the construction and who does not.

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Northwest Austin Neighborhood Scorecard: Trees, Commute, Schools, Walkability, and Value

James Brinkman

Published on: 08/06/2026

Compare Northwest Austin neighborhoods by trees, commute, schools, walkability, and value. See how Great Hills, Balcones Woods, Mesa Park, Milwood, Scofield Farms, Northwest Hills, Anderson Mill, Jollyville, and more fit different buyer priorities.

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