AUSTIN | Waterloo Park Central (HealthSouth site) | 37 Floors x2 | Cancelled

[AusTxDevelopment]

From the statesman. Image is credited to Gensler.

Prime downtown Austin hospital site poised for redevelopment
http://www.mystatesman.com/news/busi...for-red/nqCxK/

Visualization for what the Brackenridge development could look like when completed. These visuals are referred to as a "potential for build out" - they are not intended to be literal interpretations of what the campus will look like.

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by lzppjb

Hey, ATX...you should change that Au avatar so that the atomic number is 39 ('39).

It took me a while to figure that one out. But since Austin was founded in 1839...

[lzppjb]

Originally Posted by The ATX

It took me a while to figure that one out. But since Austin was founded in 1839...

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by lzppjb

My first thought was that 2039 is the year this project will be completed.

[SkyPie]

[_Matt]

Realizing the visualization is not a plan (but a possibility), I would probably write off the green roofs. But, how likely is that promenade through the center?

[SkyPie]

Originally Posted by _Matt

Realizing the visualization is not a plan (but a possibility), I would probably write off the green roofs. But, how likely is that promenade through the center?

They seem pretty enamored with it as its been in all the renderings we've seen before. I hope it happens as a public market as shown on the second picture below.

[Novacek]

Originally Posted by SkyPie

They seem pretty enamored with it as its been in all the renderings we've seen before. I hope it happens as a public market as shown on the second picture below.

What's the link/location for those pictures/map?

[lzppjb]

Awesome! Do you have a link to those pics?

[_Matt]

It took a bit to sink in, but this is really quite impressive. Maybe it doesn't have the height or signature tower design, but this is adding nearly the density of another green water development right on the edge of downtown.

And just like the Green Water area, there's even an Austin Energy substation to the south of Block 166.

[The ATX]

Here's the link - lot's of good stuff: http://www.centralhealthcampus.net/p...414.1453877651

[wwmiv]

Remember: these are not supposed to be taken as actual designs. The designs will change between now and 15 years from now. By the way: note that that's about how long it's taken for Greenwater to get up and started. We've been talking about /specific/ proposals since, what, 2006, and the idea for redevelopment has been on the drawing board longer. This is going to be the next fun long project in Austin's downtown, giving us four major redevelopment areas done in a cohesive manner: Green Water, Mueller, Domain, and Brackenridge.

This is a master plan, so although the specific designs of the towers may change, I highly doubt that the grander principles will change. Thus, we're likely to see things like the market (unless another permanent market space elsewhere gets off the ground) and the pedestrian promenade remain in place.

Edit: whatever ends up getting developed will be pretty huge per:

"S-1.2: Balanced with Central Health’s mission,
maximize the revenue-generating potential of each of
the six redevelopment blocks to support Central Health’s
mission throughout Travis County, including that from
existing buildings to remain on the campus during the
first phase of redevelopment;"

... and it will also be designed with pedestrian use in mind:

"S-1.3: Keep the existing Main Parking Garage for the
foreseeable future to maintain this revenue source
to Central Health and to provide parking for the Dell
Seton Medical Center. Enhance the Main Garage
by constructing a new “liner” building on its west,
Waterloo Park-facing façade that provides ground-floor,
pedestrian-oriented uses with leaseable space above.
Keep the existing CEC Building and the CEC Parking
Garage during Phase 1 of the project, given their high
functionality and their lease revenue;"

... and their justification for all of these things is fiscal, suggesting that they'll follow through with their word provided that Austin's economy continues apace (pg. 19).

[Tech House]

Something that is relentlessly mystifying to me is the dearth of trees in many of the city's grand outdoor spaces, and this looks like it will be no exception. Do our city officials believe that we share the same climate as Seattle or Portland? I just don't get the fascination with broad expanses of sun-drenched concrete and grass. Mix in some shade. It's even hot out in the sun today, in late January!

[wwmiv]

Speaking of Brackenridge... I really wish we'd get some more attention by political leaders on the Brackenridge Tract. There's already a project report for use but it has sat untouched since its release in 2009.

Edit: nevermind, just re-read the report and nothing can be done until 2019 anyway.

[KevinFromTexas]

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/bl...p-pockets.html

Wanted: Developer with vision, deep pockets and passion for healthy living
Jan 29, 2016, 1:32pm CST

Within the next six months, Central Health will embark on one of the most important development opportunities in Austin history.

Central Health will release its request for proposal or qualifications for the 14.3-acre site where University Medical Center Brackenridge currently is located, which is expected to be transformed into some type of mixed-use configuration.

In all, 3.7 million square feet of space could be developed. Buildings may rise up to 40 stories. On one hand it sounds like a development dream, but the project, which will require multiple financing sources, is expected to unfold in a carefully appointed timeline. There are very few examples of this kind of project anywhere around the world — multifaceted health-focused developments that incorporate housing, traditional offices, hospitality and retail in a small footprint.

[The ATX]

This is going to be fun to watch. It's where the Seaholm/Greenwater/ECC projects were at 10 years ago. This will push out the boundaries of NE Downtown just as those projects did for the SW corner.

This is also adjacent to the Medical Center and Capitol Complex. At buildout, the three projects have a combined total of around 71 buildings planned. Throw the adjacent One Two East and Waterloo Park towers in with that, and we got a lot to look forward to over the next decade or two.

[H2O]

Originally Posted by _Matt

It took a bit to sink in, but this is really quite impressive. Maybe it doesn't have the height or signature tower design, but this is adding nearly the density of another green water development right on the edge of downtown.

And just like the Green Water area, there's even an Austin Energy substation to the south of Block 166.

This development is over twice the scale of GreenWater: 14.3 acres vs. 6; 6 blocks vs. 2 3/4; 3.7 M sf. vs. 1.7 M. The combined Central Health Campus, Medical School Campus and Waterloo Park is roughly the same size as the entire Seaholm District.

[_Matt]

Originally Posted by H2O

This development is over twice the scale of GreenWater: 14.3 acres vs. 6; 6 blocks vs. 2 3/4; 3.7 M sf. vs. 1.7 M. The combined Central Health Campus, Medical School Campus and Waterloo Park is roughly the same size as the entire Seaholm District.

Yes, Seaholm district might be a good comparison.

[The ATX]

The RFQ for devlopers begins tomorrow (09/01):

ABJ: http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/ne...lth-seeks.html

[wwmiv]

Originally Posted by The ATX

The RFQ for devlopers begins tomorrow (09/01):

ABJ: http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/ne...lth-seeks.html

This is incredibly exciting. Hopefully we'll see competing alternatives by next summer.