“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…
Tower Vs. Tower: AT’s Austin Condo Cheat Sheet
There’s a lot of disparate information on the “internets” about Austin’s condo towers, so we observed it could be useful to see the basics on a single page. This is information we have presented in other forms across the site. Hopefully readers can use this as a simple, basic cheat sheet . This is a handy “at-a-glance” guide to condos for sale in…
Downtown Austin Tid-Bits
Sometimes stories start small, or may seem inconsequential, then later emerge as a topic that has a major impact on the City. It’s in that light that we present some items that are on Austin Towers’ radar this week. Signals of tower development at Red River and Davis No, this isn’t Waller Park Place ; rather, this is…
New Travis County Courthouse Proposal: Wrong Place, Wrong Time
Travis County is proposing a Courthouse to be built facing into Downtown Austin’s most central and celebrated park, Republic Square Park. And, residents and visitors alike should not be thrilled with the current proposal. Some background, per consultants hired for the project: Currently Civil and Family Court proceedings for Travis County are occurring at the…
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…