Does any one know of any plan to reuse the water intake building at Seaholm? I think that was the use for the building on the lake directly across the street from the main building. I have always thought the building would be a great restaurant/concession area to anchor what will eventually be the extension of the Promenade along Cesar Chavez. The building could house an Austin Information Center and have first class restrooms on the trail! The views of the river and parkland must be fantastic. A cantilevered and covered deck over the water could be used for resting/viewing/eating. The location is perfect for use by downtown visitors/workers/residents who do not want to walk around the lake but still enjoy it. And the many folk using the trail, especially on the weekends would keep the restaurant/concession very busy.
If we have to wait at least 10 years for the main Seaholm building to become a Great Public Space, perhaps we can convince the powers that be, to turn the Intake Building into a Great Public Space sooner!
http://www.austintexas.gov/sites/def...gation_Web.pdf
I just found this 2012 March link...have not read it yet.