Update: the Episcopal Church announced on April 24 that it has chosen Cielo Property Group to develop the Block 87 site. The project, according to the church, will include the expected archive space and an adjoining mixed-use project. We also received a statement from Kate Morton, a public relations assistant to Cielo, regarding the specifics…
With Clever Design and Data, Austin Hopes to Solve Its Toilet Problem
Downtown Austin might be getting public restrooms! We’ve heard about this plan for a while, but last week at a public stakeholder meeting the city unveiled additional details of its upcoming pilot program for determining the ideal location for restroom facilities in the urban core. If all goes well, the program will bring two temporary restroom installations to downtown within…
Looking Back at 100 Years of Zilker
Zilker Metropolitan Park turns 100 this year, and quite a few things have changed since 1917 when philanthropist Andrew Jackson Zilker donated the park’s land to the City of Austin. To commemorate the park’s centennial, we’ve picked out some historical photos of Zilker from the last hundred years and tried to match them as closely as possible…
Roundup: Development In Austin’s Urban Core
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…