AUSTIN | West Campus Development Updates

[The ATX]

From what I saw in a draft ordinance early in 2024, there will be no height limits in the central part of WC where the 300' limit currently exists. There will then be a step down in heights from the central area like there is now for the rest of WC.

[Echostatic]

Without height limits, the full potential of West Campus will be unleashed. Supertall student housing towers - who says no? Let's see if we can fit the entire student body of UT into one skyscraper.

I shudder at the thought of the rent for a 4-bed 4-bath on the 100th floor.

[drummer]

This may allow WC to finally move beyond student housing only. Unsure if it ever would, but the increased height and density may invite more affordable options closer to downtown.

[Jdawgboy]

Okay you just seriously got me excited over nothing lol I was like

[randalls]

Originally Posted by drummer

This may allow WC to finally move beyond student housing only. Unsure if it ever would, but the increased height and density may invite more affordable options closer to downtown.

That would be amazing.

[wwmiv]

Originally Posted by drummer

This may allow WC to finally move beyond student housing only. Unsure if it ever would, but the increased height and density may invite more affordable options closer to downtown.

The only way to make the financials work in a way that would not permanently ruin the beauty of the skyline (at least when we’re talking 600’+) is to incorporate high dollar units on the upper floors. West Campus is never going to have a market for those units. Well, unless rich UT parents are willing to shell out for “investment” condos they can only sell to another set of future rich UT parents. Anybody sinking money for their kid into a 10k/month apartment is… stupid.

Ergo, we’re likely to see at least one or two incredibly value engineered and tasteless 600’+ buildings.

[drummer]

Originally Posted by wwmiv

The only way to make the financials work in a way that would not permanently ruin the beauty of the skyline (at least when we’re talking 600’+ is to incorporate high dollar units on the upper floors. West Campus is never going to have a market for those units. Well, unless rich UT parents are willing to shell out for “investment” condos they can only sell to another set of future rich UT parents. Anybody sinking money for their kid into a 10k/month apartment is… stupid.

Ergo, we’re likely to see at least one or two incredibly value engineered and tasteless 600’+ buildings.

I don't pragmatically disagree with you, but...

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[MichaelB]

Originally Posted by drummer

This may allow WC to finally move beyond student housing only. Unsure if it ever would, but the increased height and density may invite more affordable options closer to downtown.

that would be useful. Then perhaps more services ( groceries ) would either that maker. As it is... .it's mostly still seasonal.

[wwmiv]

Originally Posted by drummer

I don't pragmatically disagree with you, but...

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[The ATX]

Here's the latest on the new WC height proposal:
https://publicinput.com/Customer/File/Full/102cb396-dfb5-4526-a4da-9dd1c188fe89

There's a lot of info in the PPT, but here's the money shot:

[Bblasa]

West campus def has a modern euro vibe to its style so excited to see what this unlocks for developers and the skyline. Thanks for the moneyshot, I hate scrolling lol

[SproutingTowers]

Walked along the Drag where this property still sits empty.

[Urbannizer]

2610 Whitis Court

[Urbannizer]

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[foreverrushing31]

The video is privated. What was it on?

[Urbannizer]

Originally Posted by foreverrushing31

The video is privated. What was it on?

Renderings and 3D walkthrough of the new Nueces mosque. It was only privatized after being shared.

[Urbannizer]

907 W 22nd 1/2

[foreverrushing31]

They should just wait for the UNO expansion to pass...eight stories vs. six.

Also an early render of the new Whitis dorms popped up:



From this Student Housing Business article: https://studenthousingbusiness.com/balfo...e-hall-at-university-of-texas-at-austin/

[Urbannizer]

Originally Posted by foreverrushing31

They should just wait for the UNO expansion to pass...eight stories vs. six.

Also an early render of the new Whitis dorms popped up:



From this Student Housing Business article: https://studenthousingbusiness.com/balfo...e-hall-at-university-of-texas-at-austin/

https://www.levydykema.com/university-of-texas-whitis-court-residence-hall

The first new dorm at UT in over 20 years, this innovative project will feature a brand-new 214,000 square foot, 7-story structure designed to accommodate over 1,075 UT students in pod-style living communities. Conference rooms tailored for collaboration and studying, communal laundry facilities, and an inviting outdoor space further support a sense of community.

Precast construction for structure, exterior walls, and floors – all fabricated off-site – created design efficiencies in unit sizing and layout, delivered significant cost savings and also eliminated the need for scaffolding which allowed the team to save 25 heritage oaks on the site.

[Sigaven]

What does "pod style" living mean? :/