"Speaking of garages, any reason you can't build the garage on levels 1-2 and put apartments on 3-5?" Most cities regulate building heights, so then you're cho

"Speaking of garages, any reason you can't build the garage on levels 1-2 and put apartments on 3-5?" Most cities regulate building heights, so then you're choosing between parking space and living space. Here in Austin, some downtown land is zoned for more height than the market demands at this point, so you do see parking podiums with residences or offices on top. It's the cheaper option when it's allowed, but it usually isn't.