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…
Hotel Proposed for 12th and Red River in Downtown Austin
Another new hotel is proposed for Downtown Austin, and is now going through the permitting process. This one is especially newsworthy given that the location at the northeast corner of 12th Street @ Red River is in the heart of where many hope to establish an “ Innovation District ” – a district that will be anchored to the…
Will The Independent Condos Become Austin’s Tallest Tower?
Confirmed via email earlier this week, residents of downtown Austin can expect a new neighbor at the northeast corner of 3rd Street & West Avenue: The Independent . A 400-unit condominium project proposed by a partnership between Constructive Ventures and Aspen Heights, details of the The Independent’s height and number of stories have not been confirmed. There are signals that it…
Rezoning of Downtown Austin Ecology Action Site Could Signal Redevelopment Plans
[Update: June 6, 2015, Austin Chronicle reports Ecology Action closing because Landlord is intending to sell the property] Three contiguous lots in a prime downtown location are asking for a zoning change, which leads us to believe that either a land deal is in the works, or the land owners are posturing to sell. The lots in question are three…