AUSTIN | Southeast Austin/Riverside Corridor Updates

[randalls]

Agreed. I lived on E. Riverside up until 3 years ago. It was not great. Felt like a dead zone. Had a lot of crime. No places to really hang out. Going to be a long time before the area significantly improves. And as you mentioned below, has/had the potential to be a great walkable urban area next to downtown. Maybe it will change, but I’m really glad to be out of that neighborhood.

[chinchaaa]

They just need a few good anchors in that area. Put in some actual cool restaurants or bars. A book store, library, Foxtrot, grocery, something. So much potential over there.

[Lobotomizer]

A movie theater would be a nice addition. I could see an Alamo doing very well in the area near Riverside and Pleasant Valley.

[corvairkeith]

There were plans for an Alamo in one of the developments going up at Riverside and Montopolis. This was pre-Covid, I don't know if it is still happening.

[AustinPermitWatcher]

Some good news on connectivity in the area, the permitting for the Country Club Creek Trail from Oltorf traveling under riverside were approved and the project is currently open for bidding.

[Urbannizer]

Easton Hills apartment complex in South Austin targeted for redevelopment

A redevelopment of an apartment complex that was originally built in 1972 could make way for denser multifamily housing, plus offices and retail space. This article takes a look at a developer's plans in South Austin and the zoning changes that will need to be approved to build higher in this area of town.

[Geckos_Rule]

Originally Posted by Lobotomizer

A movie theater would be a nice addition. I could see an Alamo doing very well in the area near Riverside and Pleasant Valley.

Totally agreed. Especially since there isn't really an option for downtown outside of violet crown, which is a bit more niche, or the Bulluck, which is one screen and still has 90's style seating.

[gillynova]

[mumu]

I don't know the name of the building but the unusual shape will create a nice view when driving into the Riverside corridor. Almost all buildings are square-ish and flat and so have these jutting edge sections will stand out.

[gillynova]

Agreed!