Development in the East Riverside Corridor hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down, to say the least. An affordable housing development team has taken notice, and placed a bet on the neighborhood between Montopolis Drive and Grove Boulevard. Megan Lasch, manager of O-SDA Industries LLC is backing Cambrian East Riverside, a 65-unit multifamily mid-rise to be located at 1806…
Project Catalyst Documents Describe 97-Acre Development at East Riverside
Exactly six months ago, we rolled out what little we knew about Project Catalyst, a massive potential mixed-use project at the intersection of East Riverside Drive and Pleasant Valley Road, basically next door to Oracle’s new Lakeshore campus. Since then, it’s been nothing but radio silence from the usual suspects, including real estate firm JLL and investment outfit Nimes Capital, which owns the…
Here’s What We Learned From Our Fabulous Austin Survey
Last month, TOWERS.net conducted the first of what will hopefully be a series of surveys, querying our readers on topics both silly and extremely silly in an attempt to better understand how Austinites feel about the city’s buildings, neighborhoods, grackles, and more. We promised to select one lucky respondent to receive a $30 gift card to…
Central Austin Development Roundup: Folks, Here Are Some Buildings
Happy Friday, everyone! I certainly hope you’re telecommuting (sheltering in place, as it were) on what might be Austin’s worst day of traffic all year, as the SXSW Doomsday Clock ticks towards midnight. Of course, you might be one of the locals who actually likes large crowds, and if so, who am I to judge? Enjoy your panels on whatever…
Does Austin Energy’s New Downtown Substation Have to Suck?
I’m fascinated by civic infrastructure. Despite their importance, the underlying systems enabling our lives within the built environment, from sewers to streetlights, are often concealed from view to the point that we’re only consciously reminded of their existence when they fail. But it’s not always possible — or financially reasonable, at least — to hide certain elements…
A History of Austin’s Famous Hike and Bike Trail, Which Wasn’t Always Green
It’s hard to imagine Austin without its crown — the 10-mile trail that encircles much of Lady Bird Lake in the heart of the city. Officially known as the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, the path offers a natural respite in Austin’s increasingly concrete core, serving the fitness and commuting needs of…