AUSTIN | Project Updates Thread Part II

[H2O]

Originally Posted by enragedcamel

What would need to be done to abolish the concept of CVC?

Not gonna happen. About 10 years ago, a minor update to some of the City CVCs to adjust for locations where the Capitol isn't even visible was killed off by a state-wide public outcry.

[We vs us]

Just worth pointing out how hopping that part of town is. Within a couple of blocks you have:

6X
Indeed Tower/Block 71
Masonic Lodge
Hanover
And now 321 6th.

Crazy activity!

[MichaelB]

I'm constantly amazed at people not embracing Austin and what makes it unique. Constantly disappointed by the desire to have a generic environment. Even the CVCs.... while overdone, they are creating a really interesting skyline and building shapes. AND as important as seeing the Capitol..... they create light corridors thru the city that are emerging. Ways to see the hills.... and not just a large bank of buildings. PLUS>.... we see more building details from a distance that one does as a city gets more dense. It think its an unexpected benefit. Yeah... some are overdone.... oh well.

[paul78701]

Originally Posted by MichaelB

I'm constantly amazed at people not embracing Austin and what makes it unique. Constantly disappointed by the desire to have a generic environment. Even the CVCs.... while overdone, they are creating a really interesting skyline and building shapes. AND as important as seeing the Capitol..... they create light corridors thru the city that are emerging. Ways to see the hills.... and not just a large bank of buildings. PLUS>.... we see more building details from a distance that one does as a city gets more dense. It think its an unexpected benefit. Yeah... some are overdone.... oh well.

Agreed. It's just a shame that people get so emotional over the CVCs and can't engage in a legitimate, rational conversation about the CVCs that make little sense.

[clubtokyo]

Totally agree MichaelB!

[KevinFromTexas]

Yeah, I'm not one for getting rid of the capitol view corridors. If it weren't for them, I doubt 6 X Guadalupe would have been anywhere near as tall as it is since the view corridor through that lot forced the tower to be slender and taller. Also, we can have street level interaction and density without height, and those corridors will actually encourage some taller towers on their edge for the reason I stated about 6 X, Guadalupe, plus it makes sense to want a substantial tower along a view corridor since you're pretty much guaranteed unobstructed views as long as the corridors exist.

Besides all of that, I value being able to see the capitol dome even if I don't agree politically with what happens under it.

[the Genral]

Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Besides all of that, I value being able to see the capitol dome even if I don't agree politically with what happens under it.

Eloquently said.

[JoninATX]

Apple expands in Austin

November 20th 2019

Austin, Texas — Apple today announced the start of construction on its new campus in Austin, Texas, as part of its broad expansion in the city. At a production facility just a short distance away, Apple is preparing to ship the all-new Mac Pro to customers starting in December.

“Building the Mac Pro, Apple’s most powerful device ever, in Austin is both a point of pride and a testament to the enduring power of American ingenuity,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “With the construction of our new campus in Austin now underway, Apple is deepening our close bond with the city and the talented and diverse workforce that calls it home. Responsible for 2.4 million American jobs and counting, Apple is eager to write our next chapter here and to keep contributing to America’s innovation story.”

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/...nds-in-austin/

[Sigaven]

Originally Posted by JoninATX

Apple expands in Austin





https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2019/...nds-in-austin/

Almost looks like they deconstructed the "spaceship" in California and rearranged it here linearly

[clayton_rogue]

Anyone know what project this crane is for?

Looks like 12th and San Antonio area...

[The ATX]

The crane for the Hilton Garden Inn (aka 17th St. Hotel) was once scheduled to go up over last weekend. But a permit also shows a date of a December weekend for that one. So many cranes.

[MichaelB]

Originally Posted by The ATX

The crane for the Hilton Garden Inn (aka 17th St. Hotel) was once scheduled to go up over last weekend. But a permit also shows a date of a December weekend for that one. So many cranes.

They have been pouring lots of concrete !

[KevinFromTexas]

Originally Posted by The ATX

The crane for the Hilton Garden Inn (aka 17th St. Hotel) was once scheduled to go up over last weekend. But a permit also shows a date of a December weekend for that one. So many cranes.

Those buildings are north of the Moody Bank Tower. This crane is south of it. This is some low rise that's off my radar (and Google Earth map).

EDIT: DING DING DING

It's gotta be this one. 1204 San Antonio Street - Number 18 on the map.

https://downtownaustin.com/economic-...ging-projects/

[427MM]

Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Those buildings are north of the Moody Bank Tower. This crane is south of it. This is some low rise that's off my radar (and Google Earth map).

EDIT: DING DING DING

It's gotta be this one. 1204 San Antonio Street

https://downtownaustin.com/economic-...ging-projects/

Could be off base but I thought it was also on the County Courthouse site.

[zrx299]

re: Apple... never really understood the attraction to build way out in the suburbs, especially since it's a lot of younger people that work, and will work, there.

They have plenty of money to build their own signature tower in the city proper.

Majority of younger people want an urban experience. Not a suburban drive in, drive out, sit in traffic every day.

[Sigaven]

Originally Posted by zrx299

re: Apple... never really understood the attraction to build way out in the suburbs, especially since it's a lot of younger people that work, and will work, there.

They have plenty of money to build their own signature tower in the city proper.

Majority of younger people want an urban experience. Not a suburban drive in, drive out, sit in traffic every day.

I think it has something to do with steve job's hippie lifestyle ideas....he would rather have his campus in a park-like setting with wide open green spaces. One of the reasons why lots of their stores are putting trees inside. Silly, i know. But that's Apple...and Steve Jobs. *shrug*

[H2O]

Originally Posted by Sigaven

I think it has something to do with steve job's hippie lifestyle ideas....he would rather have his campus in a park-like setting with wide open green spaces. One of the reasons why lots of their stores are putting trees inside. Silly, i know. But that's Apple...and Steve Jobs. *shrug*

I don't think Steve Jobs is in charge at Apple anymore...

Apple is notoriously security conscious. I think they prefer to have greater control of who has access to their campuses than they perceive they would have in an urban mixed use environment.

[Sigaven]

Originally Posted by H2O

I don't think Steve Jobs is in charge at Apple anymore...

He was when they were designing Apple Park in Cupertino.

[papertowelroll]

Originally Posted by zrx299

re: Apple... never really understood the attraction to build way out in the suburbs, especially since it's a lot of younger people that work, and will work, there.

They have plenty of money to build their own signature tower in the city proper.

Majority of younger people want an urban experience. Not a suburban drive in, drive out, sit in traffic every day.

I would say yes and no. There are some people that feel as you mentioned (including myself) but also many who prefer the suburbs for lower cost of living, particularly if they have families. I think the best approach is what Indeed is doing with multiple offices in different locations in the city.

[masonh2479]

Nice article showing just how many more skyscrapers are on the way for our boomtown.
https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/n...wn-austin.html