AUSTIN | Project Updates Thread Part II

[Urbannizer]

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/loc...-is-home-to-waterloo-records/2394573007/

Endeavor wants to build an office building here with retail. A design competition was held last winter and SOM won the bid.

Tenants have to relocate soon.

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2024/02/21/austin-icon-relocation-waterloo-records.html

[The ATX]

Here are some of the ABJ paywall protected details about the 6th & N. Lamar Endeavor project:

"John Kunz, Waterloo’s owner, said he is weighing his options following Endeavor Real Estate Group’s 2019 acquisition of the 600 N. Lamar Blvd. shopping center that the record store has called home since 1989. The 1-acre site at the northwest corner of West Sixth Street and North Lamar Boulevard is coveted as one of downtown's most high-profile spots.

Kunz said Endeavor wants to replace the shopping center eventually and raise a high-rise building, although he said the earliest that might happen is in about three years. In addition to the record store, the site is occupied by Amy’s Ice Cream, 24 Diner and Snap Kitchen, plus Lululemon and Lush Cosmetics.

“They have been great to work with but, at some point, we are going to have to relocate somewhere," Kunz said of Endeavor. “We have always been very central and hope to remain very central."

The relocation could either be permanent or temporary because Kunz said Endeavor is willing to keep Waterloo as a tenant if it chooses to return following the completion of the new tower."

[chinchaaa]

I would love to see Waterloo on South Congress.

[ILUVSAT]

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

Tenants have to relocate soon.

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2024/02/21/austin-icon-relocation-waterloo-records.html

Unfortunately, I do not believe this "high rise" will be too tall in this location.

[IluvATX]

Originally Posted by bobbywest87

Updated for 2-21-24. Thanks to gillynova, Urbannizer, and everyone else who posts progress pictures for me to accurately update the diagram.

I think my interpretation of The Travis’ crown was incorrect now that it’s been built up to that point, which is the result of not having too many renderings to look at. I’ll eventually get around to resubmitting a revised drawing. Unfortunately, my new job has kept me busy, so I’ve been unable to add any new diagrams recently.

Thanks, I always enjoy these updates. Funny how The Travis and 415 have almost identical timelines.

[WestAustinite]

Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

Unfortunately, I do not believe this "high rise" will be too tall in this location.

That's for sure. There are some VERY deep pocketed individuals that live on Baylor Street right behind this site and they are not going to sit still for something more than 60-90' tall.

[bobbywest87]

Originally Posted by IluvATX

Thanks, I always enjoy these updates. Funny how The Travis and 415 have almost identical timelines.

Thank you, I never know for sure whether people like this kind of thing repeated so often.

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by WestAustinite

That's for sure. There are some VERY deep pocketed individuals that live on Baylor Street right behind this site and they are not going to sit still for something more than 60-90' tall.

I know one in particular who is worth ~$100 million who will not like it.

[resansom]

Originally Posted by bobbywest87

Thank you, I never know for sure whether people like this kind of thing repeated so often.

I definitely appreciate the updates - please keep them coming!

It's interesting to me to the Travis appears to be so tall - I guess because of its location and the relatively flat appearance and mono-themed levels - and yet there are five buildings under construction that are even taller. We've definitely come a long way since the 400' plateau days...

[gillynova]

Thank you for the updates, bobbywest87! I'm glad to be of some help.

I noticed Paseo is REALLY shooting up. I hope Waterline and The Republic do the same as it's getting skinnier as it gets taller

[Urbannizer]

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

Former Nau's Enfield Drug faces mixed-use retail, residential future

Some opposition from homeowners but the neighborhood association is in full support:

https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=423913

https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=424115

[Geckos_Rule]

Originally Posted by gillynova

Thank you for the updates, bobbywest87! I'm glad to be of some help.

I noticed Paseo is REALLY shooting up. I hope Waterline and The Republic do the same as it's getting skinnier as it gets taller

I'm not surprised given the developer. IIRC, most all of LV Collective's work is student housing, especially in West Campus. I'd imagine they're used to dealing with getting things done quickly and on strict deadlines (e.g., in time for a new semester, etc.).

[beverett]

Originally Posted by chinchaaa

I would love to see Waterloo on South Congress.

Or on Second Street near ACL Live.

[gillynova]

Not sure where to post this but here's an updated demolition of the old arena

[drummer]

Sooo many concerts with horrible acoustics in that place. But still fun memories. Also glad to see the eyesore go.

[clubtokyo]

This always reminded me of a soviet building or something.... so glad to see it gone. It is plain ugly.

[migol24]

Had my high school graduation there. Austin is changing so much. Sad.



(I'm joking).

[SproutingTowers]

This weekend I drove my the Tesla factory and noticed the south side of the building is getting extended. Anyone know why?

[Green Country]

Originally Posted by SproutingTowers

This weekend I drove my the Tesla factory and noticed the south side of the building is getting extended. Anyone know why?

Is it this? https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/10/tesla-pl...-million-on-texas-factory-expansion.html

"January [2023] filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation reveal that Tesla plans to spend upward of $770 million on the construction of facilities there, including for battery cell testing and manufacturing, cathode and drive unit manufacturing, and a die shop, among other things."

[drummer]

I found these that show the progress:

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