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[H2O]

Remember, the Rainey Street of bars in old bungalows was just an adaptation to the economic times. The ultimate vision of the rezoning was always to make it a high rise neighborhood. We will soon see the bar era as a momentary transition.

[paul78701]

Originally Posted by H2O

Remember, the Rainey Street of bars in old bungalows was just an adaptation to the economic times. The ultimate vision of the rezoning was always to make it a high rise neighborhood. We will soon see the bar era as a momentary transition.

I really don't think that the bars will go away. Maybe they won't all be in bungalows the way they were, but as with the food trucks, there is too much potential business there for them to go away.

[paul78701]

Originally Posted by We vs us

I had this same thought. Something about it is more significant than the other losses, though it's hard to say exactly what and why.

I don't really see how this is more significant. It's mostly going to be on the food truck lot which has no bungalows on it. The trucks should easily find a new spot in the area. There is too much potential business in the area for them not to.

[lonewolf]

i think the most likely course is a transition from a drinks hotspot to a restaurant hotspot. of course there will still be bars but rainey is going to grow up a little bit very quickly as it fills out in the very near future

[valhalla]

I don't have a problem with Rainey getting rid of the rest of the bungalows. I just wonder if this is a case of biting the hand that feeds you. The initial attraction for living on Rainey was being near the hottest night life district downtown. I wonder if the attraction to Rainey will remain as strong once the nightlife is gone (and yes it will be gone eventually unless some highrises suddenly start incorporating bars into their design).

Then again, east austin is shaping up to be the next big thing, and Rainey is a close to there minus the highway

[H2O]

Originally Posted by valhalla

I don't have a problem with Rainey getting rid of the rest of the bungalows. I just wonder if this is a case of biting the hand that feeds you. The initial attraction for living on Rainey was being near the hottest night life district downtown. I wonder if the attraction to Rainey will remain as strong once the nightlife is gone (and yes it will be gone eventually unless some highrises suddenly start incorporating bars into their design).

Then again, east austin is shaping up to be the next big thing, and Rainey is a close to there minus the highway

I think for most home owners in Rainey, the bars are less of an attraction and more of a nuisance. The attractions are being next to Downtown (but slightly removed in a separate enclave), the views, and access to the Butler Trail and Lady Bird Lake.

[the Genral]

Its kind of going back to its roots...all residential.

[urbancore]

Originally Posted by the Genral

Its kind of going back to its roots...all residential.

very true.

[MichaelB]

When I travel I look for unique urban landscapes. Soon Rainey will loose that appeal. It will be "anywhere developed by dis-interested parties"

I really hate seeing how easy people are to give up on interest and texture for the sake of generic filler canyons. Amazing that on the way to a canyon we found an unexpected entertainment district.... that attracted the people that attracted the developers ... AND yet said developers will then tear down the interest that made it a desirable landscape. Just sad and short sighted. Wheres the soul gonE? Where is the unique appraoch that could blend both instead of just becoming another street anywhere. Demand more respect for what soul we have left people.
" Tall" is not a design quality.

[jkill34]

Originally Posted by MichaelB

When I travel I look for unique urban landscapes. Soon Rainey will loose that appeal. It will be "anywhere developed by dis-interested parties"

I really hate seeing how easy people are to give up on interest and texture for the sake of generic filler canyons. Amazing that on the way to a canyon we found an unexpected entertainment district.... that attracted the people that attracted the developers ... AND yet said developers will then tear down the interest that made it a desirable landscape. Just sad and short sighted. Wheres the soul gonE? Where is the unique appraoch that could blend both instead of just becoming another street anywhere. Demand more respect for what soul we have left people.
" Tall" is not a design quality.

Agreed, Rainey will lose its appeal if buildings like these keep going up. I've never got the appeal of building these highrises on Rainey. Then again, living on Rainey like this building would be so much fun, unless of course, they tear down the bars.

[427MM]

I lived on Rainey for a few years over a decade ago and still walk there often. To me it's only gotten better over the years. Having a few bungalows and a food truck court on scarce CBD land in a city desperate for housing makes zero sense long term. Feels like the developer is doing an amazing job and placemaking here--excited to see this one through.

[myBrain]

Towers has a massive article on this one:

https://austin.towers.net/at-80-rain...ense-of-place/

Definitely some of the most... atmospheric renderings we've seen so far (more in article):







The roof structure is kind of cool, I guess. I think this one's going to come down to how they pull off the finishes/materials. It could end up being pretty sleek, or could look like a mess.

Architect is Pappageorge Haymes, so same as 307 E. 2nd St.

Also apparently we're getting flying cars

[The ATX]

It looks good - especially coming from a student apartments developer.

[homebucket]

Pretty nice looking tower aside from the podiums, which are poorly disguised. I agree it will come down to how they pull off the finishes/materials and street level interaction.

[ahealy]

Well well well. A helipad. Finally

[StoOgE]

Originally Posted by ahealy

Well well well. A helipad. Finally

It looks like a weird amazon drone pad.

[chinchaaa]

are those bricks on the parking structure? looks better than the usual garbage people put on there.

[The ATX]

I know this is Lincoln Ventures biggest project to date by far, but they have an excellent track record in getting their proposals built.

[KevinFromTexas]

From henceforth, I shall dub thee...the bubble wand tower.

I like it. This one seems to be well polished architecture. Those cantilevered amenity levels are making me think of Frank Lloyd Wright.

[clubtokyo]

Agree with the FLW vibes. I like this one!