Starting today, MetroRail trains will run on Friday and Saturday nights, ferrying people to and from downtown on a new evening schedule that runs from 4pm to midnight every weekend. According to the article, “The city-funded service will begin March 23. But Capital Metro on its own dime will have late Friday and Saturday service…
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The Coming Transformation of South Lamar
So many areas of the City seem to be changing so fast. In addition to Seaholm, Green, and the Waller Creek area, multiple developers have proposed ambitious projects for the South Lamar corridor. South Austin development is clearly controversial, and a flood of new proposed apartments and retail will likely see considerable opposition. According to…
Hike & Bike Boardwalk Underfunded but Project will Proceed
According to the Statesman, “the boardwalk trail over and along Lady Bird Lake might cost at least $3.3 million more than estimates released for the 2010 City of Austin bond election that authorized the project. The city received eight bids for the work, all far exceeding the expected cost.” Despite the significant projected cost overrun,…
Aquatic Center, Water Slides, Lazy River Planned Downtown!
There are many downtown proposals that I look at and say: who thinks that is a good idea? And there a few that look interesting and that I hope work out well. The new downtown park proposal for Lamar Beach looks so crazy awesome that all I can say is that I would like for…
Waller Update: 9 Design Teams Selected
The redevelopment of Waller Creek will lead to a wholesale transformation of the East end of downtown. As a massive tunnel diverts floodwaters and removes the area from the floodplain, an independent conservancy is driving bold plans for redevelopment of the area. The first step is a design competition. On Monday, The Waller Creek Conservancy…
Exclusive: Full Year Analysis of 2011 Downtown Austin Condo Sales
The Annual AustinTowers | TOWERS Realty Condo Sales Report2011 Analysis: Downtown Austin Condo Sales 2011 showed new market strength as volumes, prices, and $/SF rose broadly across the market. With the addition of new, high-end inventory at the W and Austonian, the market saw increased breadth with more sales in mid and high-price bands. Sales…