The Austin is one of Dallas' most active resident communities, with 87% of Cobu users regularly engaging through weekly events, 14 interest groups, chat, and a neighbor marketplace.
Located at 1212 Singleton Blvd in Dallas, residents connect through interest groups such as Foodie Group, Pool Day, and Book Club/ Gamenight, plus a vibrant community chat.
The community hosts an average of 2 events per month, here are a few recent examples: Sip into the Weekend!, Autumn After Dark, and 3rd Quarter Community Meeting.
The Austin hosts 2 community events on average every month. Here's what's coming up and what recently happened.
Upcoming
35 RSVPs
Join us for an evening of good food, great company, and getting to know the neighbors who make our community feel like home! Come gather, fill your plate, share some laughs, and enjoy a full stomach while making new friends and building connections.
Recent
96 RSVPd
Come grab a sip, grab a snack, and let the weekend begin! 🍹🌴
Recent
87 RSVPd
Come join us for a movie and relax under the stars at The Austin! Bring your favorite blanket and lounge chair, get cozy, and enjoy a fun evening with your neighbors.
Recent
16 RSVPd
Join us for our 3rd Quarter Community Meeting! Stay informed on community updates, ask questions, share your feedback, and connect with your neighbors. Your voice matters, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Groups are open to all residents. The Austin residents have formed 14 active interest-based groups. Here are the most popular.
Welcome to the foodie group! We're all about food and friends. You can expect us to get together often to share everything from potlucks to take-out, taco trucks to prix-fixe, and cooking up our own culinary delights too. What to bring? This will vary by gathering so check the description for details or ask in the discussion section — and always be sure to bring a healthy appetite! Have an idea for our next foodie adventure? Schedule a gathering and let's eat!
Welcome to the Austin Residents' Pool Day Group Chat! 🌞 Join us for regular pool gatherings to enjoy the sun, cool off, and make new friends. Whether you’re swimming, lounging, or playing pool games, there's fun for everyone. Stay tuned for event updates and dive into the fun! 🏊♂️🏊♀️
Night for all readers byob or a night of board games.
A hint of nutmeg..." Welcome to the tasting group! In this group, we explore the world through our sense of taste: wine, beer, whiskey, cocktails - you name it! You can expect us to get together often to share our favorite things to taste or go out to a restaurant or bar for a more formal tasting of something special. What to bring? This will vary by gathering, but always be sure to bring your taste buds! Be sure to check the gathering's description for details and whether you should bring your own favorite beverage to share with the group. If in doubt, start a discussion thread. Have an idea for the next tasting adventure? Schedule a gathering!
Here, doggy! In this group, we and our canine companions will get together regularly to do fun activities like walks in the neighborhood, trips to the dog park, and puppy play dates. What to bring? This will vary by gathering so always be sure to check the gathering's description for details or ask in the discussion section. When in doubt, don't forget your leash, ball, & some poop bags! Have an idea for our next puppy play date? Schedule a gathering!
Let's get fit together
Real conversations from verified residents at The Austin community.
Anyone recommend a really good Chinese restaurant? I swear I’m not picky but some has not been hitting like they should
By chance any of yall are from New Orleans or familiar w the area, could you shoot me a DM⚜️
I’m thinking about adding cheesecake to the menu, but before I start turning my kitchen into a cheesecake laboratory 😂… I want to know what YOU would actually want! If you could order a homemade cheesecake, what flavor would have you saying, “Yep, I need that.”? 👀 Drop your favorite flavor (or your dream cheesecake combination) in the comments! 👇 I’d rather make the things my neighbors are genuinely excited to eat instead of just guessing and hoping. ❤️ As always thank you for supporting local
For my gamers in here, does anyone have their consoles connected through Ethernet?
Hello, anybody in this group have a King Size bed in a 1 bedroom? Just wanna make sure it will fit and still be comfortable room before ordering
Frequently asked questions about community life at The Austin.
Cobu conversations include neighbors asking practical questions, discussing shared interests and offering items to each other. October posts include residents discussing homemade cheesecake flavors, asking about furniture sizes and looking for local recommendations.
Recent calendar entries include Sip into the Weekend! on August 14 with 96 RSVPs, Autumn After Dark on September 19 with 87 RSVPs, and the September 24 community meeting with 16 RSVPs. Harvest and Harmony is scheduled for November 19, 2026; it has not happened as of October 22. RSVP totals indicate interest, not verified attendance.
Cobu posts ask about local hair services, fitting a king-size bed in a one-bedroom apartment and finding the right replacement refrigerator filters. Neighbors also discuss homemade food and share feedback on flavor ideas. For property rules, access or maintenance questions, confirm the answer with the onsite team.
The October 21 snapshot lists Foodie Group with 114 members, Pool Day with 95, Book Club/Gamenight with 87, Tasting Club with 73, Dog Group with 46, and The Austin Fit 2026 Challenge with 44. Memberships can overlap.
Cobu lists a Dog Group with 46 members in the October 21 snapshot. Its description invites neighbors to connect around walks, dog-park trips and puppy playdates. Check the group for current plans, and ask the property team about pet policies, fees and approved areas.
Explore the Cobu groups that match your interests, including food, books, fitness and pets, and check the current event calendar. Residents also use community conversations for practical recommendations. Group descriptions show what each group is for; they do not guarantee a particular meeting schedule or response.
Stories and updates from life inside The Austin.
At The Austin, resident conversations on Cobu include restaurant suggestions, ideas for homemade cheesecake and practical questions about setting up an apartment. The calendar adds another way to connect, with listings for social gatherings, a movie night and a community meeting.
Sip into the Weekend! was listed for August 14 at 5 p.m., inviting residents to grab a drink and snack. The listing recorded 96 RSVPs. Autumn After Dark was listed for September 19 at 7 p.m., with an outdoor movie and an invitation to bring a blanket or lounge chair. That listing recorded 87 RSVPs.
The 3rd Quarter Community Meeting was listed for September 24 at 7 p.m. Its description invited residents to hear updates, ask questions and share feedback. It recorded 16 RSVPs. These examples show different purposes for a gathering, from a social activity to a discussion of community updates.
Harvest and Harmony appears in the saved calendar as a future event on November 19 at 6:30 p.m. The invitation describes food and a chance to get to know neighbors. It should be read as a scheduled invitation, rather than a report of attendance or an event that has already taken place. Current residents should check the latest listing for details and changes.
The October snapshot lists a Foodie Group with 114 members, Pool Day with 95, Book Club/ Gamenight with 87, and Tasting Club with 73. The Dog Group has 46 listed members, while The Austin Fit 2026 Challenge has 44.
The group descriptions explain their focus: Pool Day is for pool-related gatherings; Book Club/ Gamenight covers reading and board games; and the fitness challenge invites residents to get fit together. These are ways to look for a conversation that matches your interests.
An October restaurant discussion asked neighbors for Chinese food recommendations. Replies suggested Feng Shui Fine Asian Cuisine and Asian Street Food, among other options.
A September cheesecake discussion asked neighbors which flavors they would enjoy. Replies included classic cheesecake, peanut butter, cookies and cream, Biscoff and seasonal flavors. Elsewhere, residents asked about connecting gaming consoles through Ethernet and whether neighbors familiar with New Orleans could share advice.
One apartment setup discussion asked whether a king-size bed would fit in a 1-bedroom. Neighbors described their own layouts. That exchange can help someone think of questions to ask, but it doesn't establish dimensions or furniture fit for every apartment. The team and the exact floor plan are the sources for those details.
Review the Amenities page and Floor Plans page to compare the property with your priorities. A tour is also a chance to ask about the current calendar and how residents find interest groups.
When you're ready, schedule a tour to see the spaces and discuss the layout that interests you.
