An interesting series of articles from the Austin Post on the upcoming changes planned for S. Lamar between Lady Bird Lake & Ben White.
Part One looks at the boulevard's car-culture history and changes that are being felt today.
Which Way Will Accelerating Development Drive South Lamar? (Part One)
By Rob Patterson
July 24, 2012
Part Two examines how businesses may fare through the transformation.
A Boon for Business? Where Will Development Drive South Lamar (Part Two)
By Rob Patterson
July 24, 2012
Part Three takes a longer view towards what the boulevard may become.
Getting from Here to There: Where Will Accelerating Development Drive South Lamar? (Part Three)
By Rob Patterson
July 24, 2012
(I love how Part three starts with:
Quote:
Q: How many Austinites does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: A baker’s dozen. One to change the bulb. And a dozen to sit around, open a 12-pack, pass a joint and talk about how much cooler the old light bulb was.
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Earlier articles include:
South Lamar – Tomorrow’s Traffic Hell?
By Tim Ziegler
July 17, 2012
What's in Store for the North End of South Lamar?
By Stephanie Myers
July 18, 2012
Broken Spoke Strikes Seeming Win-Win Deal with Neighboring Apartment Developers
By Rob Patterson
July 19, 2012
I'll try & post websites and site plans for some of the projects mentioned in the articles.
The Transformation of South Lamar
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