AUSTIN | Projects & Construction III

[JAYNYC]

^ Insane. How some forumers claim what's happening Nashville is in any way similar to what's happening in Austin is beyond me.

That photo must have been taken at rush hour, by the looks of 35, Congress and Lamar.

[tdawg]

^ I'm not sure what you mean re: the Nashville comment? Was it in reference to the amount of towers/changes or the traffic? Nashville actually feels bigger to me perhaps because it has the large network of interstates that criss-cross the city.

[clubtokyo]

Originally Posted by JAYNYC

^ Insane. How some forumers claim what's happening Nashville is in any way similar to what's happening in Austin is beyond me.

That photo must have been taken at rush hour, by the looks of 35, Congress and Lamar.

For sure rush hour

[Illithid Dude]

There's no reason to compare Nashville and Austin here. Behave yourselves

[AviationGuy]

<deleted> Photo has already been posted under "Aerial Photos".

[IluvATX]

Originally Posted by clubtokyo

Great shot of Austin from reddit! Shows off development and trees!

(I have no idea to size this down in code, I tried what I remember.)

This one almost looks unreal. It looks like some Southeast Asia city with the hills shown.

[cecilism]

Originally Posted by IluvATX

This one almost looks unreal. It looks like some Southeast Asia city with the hills shown.

No it doesn't. Too many window frame clad buildings.

[clubtokyo]

I swear Austin is creating a Canadian skyline!

[JoninATX]

Who would of thought 20 yrs ago Austin would have a skyline like this. In another 20 yrs it will be unrecognizable from today.

[clubtokyo]

It is pretty crazy!

[AviationGuy]

Originally Posted by JoninATX

Who would of thought 20 yrs ago Austin would have a skyline like this. In another 20 yrs it will be unrecognizable from today.

I'm thinking even in five years it won't be recognizable.

[The ATX]

That photo doesn't even include the Rainey St. District (which will be the main area of the 2020s for high-rise development) or the residential area just west of the Independent as seen here:


https://www.flickr.com/photos/dawils...gbeWaR-2gbeWdG

[clubtokyo]

You are right, can’t wait for all the future stuff!

[IMBY]

That river that runs thru Austin, it's never flooded?

[BnaBreaker]

Seriously though, your resident douche aside, that really is a very beautiful shot of a very beautiful city with a very beautiful skyline... it's exciting seeing all the changes taking place in Austin and I can't wait to visit again!

[clubtokyo]

Good information!

[drummer]

Aren't there areas near Red Bud Isle Park where the original dam (that preceded Tom Miller Dam)? That one burst with a major flood at some point - perhaps the one in the 30s?

[hookem]

Originally Posted by drummer

Aren't there areas near Red Bud Isle Park where the original dam (that preceded Tom Miller Dam)? That one burst with a major flood at some point - perhaps the one in the 30s?

Yes, part of Red Bud Isle is remnants of the previous 2 dams, the rest are encased in the concrete of Tom Miller Dam (the second part I did not know):

The remaining portions of the 1893 and 1912 dams were incorporated into the new structure, but are now hidden under new layers of concrete. By the time it was finished, however, Tom Miller Dam was already overshadowed by the much larger LCRA dams built upstream at Lake Travis (Mansfield Dam) and Lake Buchanan (Buchanan Dam), which for the last seventy years have provided water, hydroelectric power, and flood control for Central Texas.

(from https://notevenpast.org/rise-and-fall-austin-dam/)

[clubtokyo]

Does anyone know the story behind the depth/width of lady bird lake? How was it determined?

[hookem]

Originally Posted by clubtokyo

Does anyone know the story behind the depth/width of lady bird lake? How was it determined?

That is a great question. I don't know the answer, other than (from my experience boating/kayaking/SUP boarding) Ladybird Lake is very shallow for most of it's width. It's not LCRA controlled like Lake Austin and the Highland Lakes upstream, yet the level is kept at a steady 428 ft ASL. Realistically that translates to about a depth of 4' or so in most places (you can stand up) except the original riverbed where it may be significantly deeper but only for a narrow width. Problem is that original riverbed meanders underneath where you see the water cover, so the deeper portions may be anywhere under the surface. Plus you have the Seaholm intakes. So drowning can and does occur despite the fact it is much more shallow in most places than you would expect.