Originally Posted by patriotizzy (Post 7154442)

I was curious, any plans for that small bridge visible in the last couple of pictures. Looks a bit dated for a booming area.

Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas (Post 7154453)

I actually hope Austin never gets any tall bridges around downtown. I'd rather see the skyline. I know some people will say that they would contribute to the skyline, but bridges have always been too utilitarian even when they are "creative". They're infrastructure. I'd rather they keep a low profile. If anything, I'd rather see their undercarriages lit up or lined with lights. I'm just not a fan of a lot of overhead junk.

Originally Posted by The ATX (Post 7154990)

The S. 1st St. bridge has three traffic lanes and a dedicated bike lane in each direction and a pedestrian walkway on both sides of the bridge below the level of the traffic lanes. It's the street grid on each side of the bridge that are inadequate for peak traffic volumes.

Originally Posted by Kotliz (Post 7159043)

Am I right to think that 3rd and Shoal, Austin Proper and the new Google building will be all about the same hight clustered together here?

Originally Posted by photoLith (Post 7162681)

I like how the Westin turned out. Looks pretty classy actually and Westins usually look like junk. Last time I was in Austin that building was only about 4 stories completed. Time to go back.

Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas (Post 7162521)

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(Photo by JTpics.com) - https://www.facebook.com/theAustinot...type=1&theater

Originally Posted by Strayone (Post 7164075)

While driving past DT I noticed the Frost Tower had limited lighting. No Crown bright lites. Is this a timed thing after midnight...I've never seen that B4!

Originally Posted by The ATX (Post 7164117)

It's been that way for years. I think its a symbolic effort to "go green" by reducing electricity use.

Originally Posted by drummer (Post 7165100)

Yet another reason to add 10-20 floors (just dreaming)...lots of confidence in this one. :)

Originally Posted by Austin American-Statesman

Church has development plans for downtown Austin block
Posted: 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015

Episcopal Church leaders are seeking a developer to partner with them on a mixed-use project on a prime downtown Austin block.

The New York-based Episcopal Church organization owns the site, known as Block 87, which it uses as a revenue-generating parking lot. As one of the last undeveloped city blocks downtown, church officials said it provides “a historic opportunity for development.” The block is bounded by East Seventh, East Eighth, Neches and Trinity streets.

By next year, church officials say, they hope to select a developer to team with on a project on the site, which has the potential for more than 600,000 square feet of development. Church officials envision a building with office, residential, and retail uses, along with a permanent home for the church’s archives.

Height on much of the block would be limited to 75 feet, to comply with rules aimed at preserving Capitol views. However, “there is great opportunity to include a substantial high-rise section for residences or office space in other areas of the block,” church officials said.

Originally Posted by Urbannizer (Post 7165538)

http://www.mystatesman.com/news/busi...emium-referral



*Preliminary rendering

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Originally Posted by Austin-American Statesman

Condo owners to test market for prime waterfront site
Posted: 2:48 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2015

Downtown Austin’s booming real estate market has the owners of a 1980s condominium project wondering if the time has come to sell their prime property at the foot of Lady Bird Lake and Waller Creek.

The owners of the 58-unit Villas on Town Lake are being represented by real estate broker Robert Knight. Knight said he will begin soliciting offers from developers in October for the coveted 2-acre waterfront site at 80 Red River Street, just steps from Lady Bird Lake and the hike-and-bike trail.

The site is one of the last downtown parcels available for development on the north side of Lady Bird Lake between Interstate 35 and Lamar Boulevard, Knight said.

Originally Posted by Jdawgboy (Post 7185662)

There's actually quite a few substantial projects that have either just started or are in the process of starting over the next 3-months. Looking forward to the next wave of cranes!

Originally Posted by Mopacs (Post 7187800)

From this past weekend (10/4)

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