Drive northbound on I-35 into downtown, look to the right while crossing Ladybird Lake, and you cannot miss the lone tower on the east side of Austin. This is the Rebekah Baines Johnson Center (aka. Austin Geriatric Center). This is also one of the most desirable parcels of land in Austin. RBJ Center was built in 1972 to provide…
Millennium Rainey Releases New Renderings
The rendering below shows how the upcoming downtown Austin apartment building , Millennium Rainey, will greet the intersection of Driskill & Rainey Street. Project Summary: – 8 Stories – 326 apartments for rent – 543,715 ft – 2.21 acres – Anticipated LEED H Silver Certification – Developer: Dinerstein From the architect Ziegler Cooper: Amenities include an infinity edge pool…
Aspen Heights Announces 22-Story Apartment Highrise in Downtown Austin
Back in December, Austin Towers broke the news of a proposed apartment tower at 8th and Nueces Streets, to be called Aspen Heights. This week the Austin Business Journal confirmed that the project is expected to break ground this summer. Here’s what we know… Project name = Aspen Heights Number of stories = 22 Number of apartment = 196 Height = 200 feet (tiered from…
The Fairmont Austin: Fall 2017
New signage was installed today at Red River and Cesar Chavez for the Fairmont Austin. This is the proof-of-life many of us have been waiting for after delayed commencement of construction, which had been announced over a year ago.
New Office Space Coming To 916 Congress Avenue
A site plan application has been filed for 916 Congress Ave. The CBD site used to house popular cafe Little City Coffee before it was sold to the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Back in July, Sixthriver Architects presented a new design to the City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission. The HLC has issued their stamp…
Another Downtown Hotel Project Announced In Rainey District
An application to build a hotel at 78 and 80 East Avenue (the “Brinks” site) has been filed with the City. The site, just east of Rainey Street, consist of four parcels, with a footprint of about .52 acres. The plans call for 14 stories including first floor lobby and two above ground parking decks….