AUSTIN | Projects & Construction III

AusTex · #1 Posted **Jun 8, 2012, 6:05 PM**

I have not read yet that The Fairmont Austin is listed on the hotels' web site...but it is:

http://www.fairmont.com/development/

From the site:
" The Fairmont Austin (2014+)
The Fairmont Austin will be located directly east of the Austin Convention Center, at the northeast corner of Cesar Chavez and Red River Streets. This 50-story hotel, which features over 70,000 square feet of function space, will rise approximately 580 feet, making it the second largest structure on downtown Austin’s skyline. "

It is the last on the list of the "Newest Fairmont Hotels & Resorts." Scroll to the bottom of the list. Fairmont Hotels would not be listing The Fairmont Austin if it had any doubt that it was going to be built. I feel like this building is a sure bet!

Jdawgboy · #2 Posted **Jun 10, 2012, 8:37 PM**

Ok here is my take on it. I deal with the Neighborhood Association where I live on a regular basis to the point to where I have to argue with them about any project that is announced. Yes I know quite well what the phrase "NIMBY" means. When I use the term NIMBY, im refering to those indiveduals who are so anti-growth, anti-development that they would do whatever it takes to stop it even if it would benefit them directly. These people do not care period. They dont care if Austin's economic health is hurt, they don't t care about any benefits or pluses any development would bring, and they dont care about the over all city as a whole. All they care is their little island, their yards and their neighbors.

You can't reason with them, you can't explain to them how it will help the area because they will not listen to you. They are hell bent on making it virtually impossible for development to the point that they would fight their own neighbors if they don't like the idea of them adding on to their house or build a small secondary house on their property. Im not talking about Mc. Mansions, im talking about small additions. Those are NIMBYs and yes I use that term to define those people in a negative way and I am not about to stop now.