AUSTIN | Projects & Construction III - Page 157

JoninATX · #1 Posted **Aug 11, 2014, 12:31 AM**

Very nice photo Kevin. Man I can't wait to see that same view in 5 years from now.

KevinFromTexas · #2 Posted **Aug 11, 2014, 12:41 AM**

While I was riding to this spot I couldn't help but think how there should be a line of highrises along Riverside between downtown and 71. The only real thing stopping it from happening would be the FAA since additional runways at ABIA would almost certainly put their flight path over that area.

JoninATX · #3 Posted **Aug 11, 2014, 2:18 AM**

I can definitely see Ben White filling up with mixed-use developments later on once light rail established.

HoustonHorns · #4 Posted **Aug 11, 2014, 4:12 AM**

Any news on the light rail? I've been seeing a lot of the commercials lately.

The ATX · #5 Posted **Aug 11, 2014, 7:27 AM**

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Originally Posted by HoustonHorns

Any news on the light rail? I've been seeing a lot of the commercials lately.

Comments about that get posted in the Transportation thread in the Austin sub-forum.

shakman · #6 Posted **Aug 11, 2014, 4:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

Comments about that get posted in the Transportation thread in the Austin sub-forum.

It is to my understanding that a compilation thread is for everything.

The ATX · #7 Posted **Aug 11, 2014, 10:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by shakman

It is to my understanding that a compilation thread is for everything.

That would be a correct. A gold star for you!

He was asking for updates about light rail, and the transportation thread is where Austin forummers post such things.

shakman · #8 Posted **Aug 12, 2014, 1:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

That would be a correct. A gold star for you!

He was asking for updates about light rail, and the transportation thread is where Austin forummers post such things.

Sorry for getting a bit "jumpy". Though I do prefer a cookie.

texdaniel · #9 Posted **Aug 12, 2014, 2:41 PM**

08/11/2014 @ AM by texdaniel, on Flickr

08/11/2014 @ PM by texdaniel, on Flickr

Kotliz · #10 Posted **Aug 13, 2014, 12:25 PM**

Nice shots, Texdaniel. The Colorado Tower is filling in nicely. That view will be gone when they build the ZaZa tho. Anyone know what's happening with that?

The ATX · #11 Posted **Aug 13, 2014, 2:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kotliz

Nice shots, Texdaniel. The Colorado Tower is filling in nicely. That view will be gone when they build the ZaZa tho. Anyone know what's happening with that?

As far as I know this summer has always been the planned time frame for the start of construction. But summer is well under way, and so far the site shows no signs of any imminent construction.

SecretAgentMan · #12 Posted **Aug 14, 2014, 11:14 AM**

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Originally Posted by Kotliz

Nice shots, Texdaniel. The Colorado Tower is filling in nicely. That view will be gone when they build the ZaZa tho. Anyone know what's happening with that?

Hotel Zaza's site plan was released about three weeks ago, but I don't see any building permit activity, other than old demolition permits.

TexasPlaya · #13 Posted **Aug 13, 2014, 8:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Montopolis Drive near Grove Boulevard.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by jowens

This view from the SE has always been my favorite; even with so much the horrendous Hilton in pic!

I think it's the best angle since you get the density of downtown and UT.

KevinFromTexas · #14 Posted **Aug 13, 2014, 9:30 PM**

And the backdrop of the hills. I could also see the state owned midrises at 51st Street and the Arboretum midrises behind those, plus Mueller, the 290 flyover and the midrises along 183. It's a really nice view. I suggest everyone go see it.

Urbannizer · #15 Posted **Aug 14, 2014, 12:19 AM**

501 Congress: from a few minutes ago.

Kotliz · #16 Posted **Aug 14, 2014, 2:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by Urbannizer

501 Congress: from a few minutes ago.

They should put a 700-foot spire on it and call it the tallest building in Austin.

[eidt] excuse the bitter comment. Like others, I was hoping for something a bit more substantial right there in the heart of down-town.

LoneStarMike · #17 Posted **Aug 14, 2014, 3:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by Kotliz

They should put a 700-foot spire on it and call it the tallest building in Austin.

[eidt] excuse the bitter comment. Like others, I was hoping for something a bit more substantial right there in the heart of down-town.

How would you position a more substantial (height-wise) project on that corner without impacting the south wall of the adjacent Bank of America Tower?

MichaelB · #18 Posted **Aug 14, 2014, 4:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kotliz

They should put a 700-foot spire on it and call it the tallest building in Austin.

[eidt] excuse the bitter comment. Like others, I was hoping for something a bit more substantial right there in the heart of down-town.

Such a history this corner has. I've always consdiered this a placeholder until a larger development happens. A slipcover.

Don't get folks on here started about the man who was behind the failed development of this property (he who shall not be named: Tom Stacy ).

Back in 2006 this was the proposal, designed by Pelli Clarke Pelli.
At that time it included a revamp of the the building next door ( same owner) and a set back tower that would not block the tower to the north.

image from urban planet

HoustonHorns · #19 Posted **Aug 14, 2014, 2:22 AM**

Wow, that's a sharp looking building! I know it is kind of early, but what types of firms will be looking in to this building? Tech?

AusTxDevelopment · #20 Posted **Aug 14, 2014, 3:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by HoustonHorns

Wow, that's a sharp looking building! I know it is kind of early, but what types of firms will be looking in to this building? Tech?

Rumor is a very prominent tech company is close to signing a lease for about 250,000 square feet - approximately half of the building's office space. The building is supposed to start construction this quarter and deliver by the end of 2016.