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…
Downtown Austin Question Marks
There’s always activity going on in downtown Austin, but sometimes only part of the story is available. The last couple of weeks have been those sort of weeks. Several exciting things look to be in the works, so we’d like to share what we know, and hopefully provide updates as we receive them! 501 W…
Major Redevelopment Project Near Lady Bird Lake Moving Forward
Most folks I know are in favor of having a range of housing options available in the downtown area. After all, having a mix of residents helps make for a vibrant urban core. Part of what’s missing in terms of downtown Austin real estate is a strong inventory of affordable housing and dedicated housing for seniors . Although the ways to achieve…
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…
How Much Does A Downtown Austin Condo Appreciate Over Five Years?
“How much will this condo be worth in a few years?” Is there a more important question for an investor? It’s a question without a specific answer, though. Nobody can predict the future, of course. However, we can glean insight from what history tells us. The information we uncovered is pretty interesting. Below is an analysis I prepared…
Adios Taco Cabana
Just about two years ago, AustinTowers.net reported on news about a third iteration of a plan to redevelop the Taco Cabana site at 211 S Lamar – the site adjacent to the Bridges on the Park condos. Since then, there have been additional changes, including a change of ownership to MLB pitcher Huston Street. Signals of development can be found in many forms, including spray-painted awnings from the building being used…