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…
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…