I was comparing the lot size with that of the Westin and ZaZa. Westin is 20 floors and 366 rooms, but it takes up half of that block south of the Alley so much larger than Congress @ 7th. Hotel Zaza is 24 to 26 floors 160 hotel rooms and 215 apartment's. Added together that 375 rooms. I'm guessing that the lot where Zaza will go up is smaller than Westin's but still larger than Congress @ 7th.

I wouldn't be surprised if it's between 30 to 40 floors and end up taller than the One American Center. That's just my assumption.

Speaking of ZaZa, when is that one supposed to break ground? I can't remember if it was mentioned here but I'm eager for it to begin because it's always been one of my favorite projects (at least of the ones not yet with shovels in the ground). Thanks :tup:

Second this.... What was the target date for ground breaking? Any insider info?!

Here's how tall and skinny buildings can be: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/future-i...163959219.html

Nearly anything is possible. But imagine how much the building in this video must sway in heavy winds. Wow.

The W Time Square is a tall and skinny hotel with a small footprint. It's 53 stories 583' and has 552 rooms. I'm thinking 450' for this hotel on Congress.

http://www.emporis.com/building/wtim...orkcity-ny-usa

I just sent Hotel ZaZa an email if they have a specific date for groundbreaking. I should hear something back very soon.

Phase 2 of Lakeshore project breaks ground

http://www.gff.com/wp-content/upload...1-1422x800.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/pages/BIG-R...34467859927146

Relevant discussion for the new central library:

https://medium.com/the-magazine/11776eba0257

It's amazing how that whole area is transforming. Back in the day, I used to hang out with friends I was in High School with that lived in apartment complexes that no longer exist. Entire blocks have been cleared. I wish I had some pictures of the area from them to see the comparison.

Remember..."These are the Good Old Days" too. Carly Simon sang it in 1971 in her song "Anticipation". With the projected growth here in Austin, 10 years from now will we might remember the good old days back in 2014! Austin was a very different city just 10 years ago. Just downtown the number of buildings built is mind numbing.

These Are The Good Old Days

Massachusetts health care company to bring 607 jobs, $13M investment to Austin


http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/ne...-600-jobs.html

That sounds kinda iffy considering that the Seaholm district was supposedly going to attract a "bohemian" crowd. I don't see how a company like this is going to do that... especially when you got Mr. Rick Perry involved.

... The Governor's office is always involved when the Texas Enterprise Fund involved for tax incentives. It's a state bureaucracy... it has nothing to do specifically with Perry himself. He's just involved because the Governor has to be in his executive role...

I think you all might be interested in this four part series coming up soon on PBS.

SUPER SKYSCRAPERS -- Wednesdays, February 5-26, 2014, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET -- As urban space shrinks, we build higher and faster than ever before, creating a new generation of skyscrapers. Super skyscrapers are pushing the limits of engineering, technology and design to become greener, stronger, smarter and more luxurious than their predecessors. This four-part series follows the creation of four extraordinary buildings, showcasing how they will revolutionize the way we live, work and protect ourselves from potential threats.

Easier done when a 57th street condo can net you 100 million dollar for a central park view :p

Proposed redevelopment of The Backyard at Bee Cave includes $100M movie studio
 

Proposed redevelopment of The Backyard at Bee Cave includes $100M movie studio

Some Highlights :

Speaking of studios, whatever happened to that proposed movie studio that was to be built by the 130 tollway?

X-posted from the Austin sub-forum:

Also, this post is very exciting:

X-posting from the Austin sub-forum, an updated (?) rendering of Block 1 of Green Water:

Definitely a great improvement on the design.