As Austin real estate development pushes the boundaries of the “urban core”, it’s necessary to acknowledge that some of the most promising work from our city’s biggest developers isn’t always going up within a stone’s throw of the Capitol. Despite some threats to vertical density on the east side of the highway, the writing’s on the wall…
ManSlaughter District Development Bringing Authentic Austin Experience to South Austin
Extremely visible disclaimer: If you’ll note the date at the top of the post, you’ll see that we’re just pulling your leg with this article. However, we’ve continued to receive inquiries regarding the ManSlaughter development long after April Fools’ Day, so we’re thinking that maybe a note will do the trick. Sorry to get your…
PSW Takes on High-Density Development in Bouldin
The Bouldin Creek neighborhood of South Austin has arguably secured a special place in the hearts of the principals at PSW Real Estate LLC . The company, known for its innovative infill single-family housing projects around the edges of the Central Business District, is like most parents — reluctant to name a favorite child. Ross Wilson, PSW’s president, speaks in diplomatic terms about Bouldin…
Austin’s Indoor Ski Resort Might Not Be a Snow Job After All
Imagine my surprise when, while scrolling through the many projects seeking backers at last year’s Texas-China Investment Summit, I discovered that some crazy folks wanted to build America’s first indoor ski resort right here in Austin. I wasn’t super optimistic about this project last year, but I’ve been wrong many, many times before, so I figured a little digging was necessary….
Uneasy Neighbors: Zilker Residents Want to Keep Downtown “Downtown”
South Austin managed to get through the 20th century without much fuss, so obsessed were the city fathers with their favorite children—all the neighborhoods north of the Colorado River. “South Austin was seen as sort of a stepchild,” said Jeff Jack, president of the Zilker Neighborhood Association and local architect. Residents south of the river thrived in this sort of anonymity, managing…
South Austin Development Roundup: There Sure Is a Lot of It, Huh?
It doesn’t take a roundup to know how much development is currently underway south of the river. 78704 has all the streets with “south” in front of their names, and we all know what that means — even though you’ll have to seriously twist my arm before I start saying “SoLa” and “SoFi.” Vertical mixed-use and multifamily development is…