Unlike a lot of downtown Austin developments that kick around in a state of limbo for what feels like a million years before turning dirt, the Texas Facilities Commission isn't screwing around. Commission documents from earlier this month indicate that construction on the underground parking garage component of the Capitol Complex Master Plan's Texas Mall project will begin by ...
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Engineering the Independent, Austin’s Next Tallest Tower
Since it's visible from almost everywhere in and around downtown, you probably won't be surprised to learn that Austin's next tallest tower, The Independent, is topped out and in a late stage of construction at 301 West Avenue in the emerging Seaholm District. Roughly 80% of the 58-story residential building's 370 units are spoken for, and the project should deliver in ...
The Scarbrough Building’s ‘Keep Austin Weird’ Sculpture Has Some Haters
Remember that pocket patio and "Keep Austin Weird" sculpture planned in front of the Scarbrough Building at the corner of Congress Avenue and Sixth Street? I ripped on the sculpture a little last time for being kinda corny, but now I feel bad about it. Turns out a significant portion of Austin's Historic Landmark Commission really doesn't like it. The project, ...
Checking out Progress at Waterloo Park
It's been a while since we've caught up with Waterloo Park, but the Waller Creek Conservancy's project to revitalize the 11-acre space with trails, playgrounds, a large amphitheater, and other amenities built around the creek's new intake tunnel has been underway for nearly a year now. Of course, the tunnel itself has been in the works since 2011, and there's been some drama ...
Mapping the Trail Foundation’s 15 Plans to Improve Austin’s Hike-and-Bike Trail
It's been 15 years since the Trail Foundation took over the upkeep and improvement of Austin's iconic Hike-and-Bike trail, and to celebrate, the nonprofit recently announced 15 planned improvement projects to be completed along the 10-mile path over the next five years. Two of the projects are general improvements for the entire thing -- updated signage for better ...