Downtown Austin is a bit of unique geography, flanked by two natural creeks: Shoal Creek to the west and Waller Creek to the east – each flowing into Ladybird Lake to the south. As downtown Austin flourishes, both creeks are making efforts to restore / improve their terrain and engage the community around these natural amenities. The Waller…
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New Proposed Development – The Austin Proper (Block 188)
AustinTowers.net has been reporting on the Greenwater Treatment Plant redevelopment project since 2008. The Block 188 project at 202 Nueces (aka The Austin Proper), a proposed hotel + condo concept, was officially announced earlier this year. The development team for the project has recently submitted a new development site plan and seem to be energetically moving forward with the project. rendering from Handel…
70 Rainey – New Renderings of Downtown Austin’s Next Condo Tower
Austin Towers has obtained a couple of additional renderings of 70 Rainey condos , a tower proposed in the Rainey Street District of downtown Austin. The renderings come from the architect, Page (née Page Southerland Page). 70 Rainey (aka “SEVENTY Rainey”) is expected to be 35 stories tall, hosting approximately 160+ residences. The site has unique geography that will provide…
Something is finally happening at 220 S Congress
Heading northbound on Congress Avenue, just before you cross over Lady Bird Lake into Downtown Austin proper, you’ve probably noticed a vacant commercial building on your left. This is the one: We’ve certainly noticed it and marveled at how such a high-profile location could continually remain vacant for such long periods of time. The last use I…
Will The Independent Condos Become Austin’s Tallest Tower?
Confirmed via email earlier this week, residents of downtown Austin can expect a new neighbor at the northeast corner of 3rd Street & West Avenue: The Independent . A 400-unit condominium project proposed by a partnership between Constructive Ventures and Aspen Heights, details of the The Independent’s height and number of stories have not been confirmed. There are signals that it…
Red River Properties Apply For Demo Permit,Signals Development Efforts
Demo permits have been applied for two properties located in the crux of Rainey Street neighborhood development activity: 91 and 91 1/2 Red River Street. 91 1/2 is used as single-family residence. Until recently, 91 Red River was the venue for G’raj Mahal Cafe. Last year, G’raj Mahal Cafe moved to 73 Rainey Street . The timing of that move signaled increasing likelihood of…