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Originally Posted by cvillehorn
Just that the aforementioned Rio Grande is actually Red River Street for the west facing side. Additionally, I don't see a completely helpless looking south side facade in the renderings. It appears great streets will be implemented on the part in compliance with the construction code. Logistically it makes sense the lobby entrance is to the north even if south might be more visually trafficked. With the improvements to Palm Park and development of Sabine Street alongside the Waller Creek plan, I expect the isolation of such a striking building (albeit with the 'bad' side facing traffic) to be nicely marginalized with the surrounding upgrades and infill. Hard to project that now without more comprehensive renderings. Remember this project is 3 years from being complete. I expect that entire area to look markedly different by that time.
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Thanks for the correction of the street!
I corrected it on my post.
The drawings are old and the finished building will look different than the rendering. I learned a long time ago to not judge a development until it is COMPLETLY finished. Sometimes the last little flourish of work pulls the whole thing together. What a statement the building will make for Austin, our downtown, and future conventions. I am hopeful that it will get built.