AUSTIN | Projects & Construction II - Page 242

priller · #**4821** Posted **Mar 20, 2009, 12:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by Northcrossed

Everyone is too stunned by Cap Metro's financial boondoggle to take any pictures

It's not that, there are just too many people downtown! Too hard to get around. Plus, I'm in San Francisco now so I haven't had a chance to take any lately. Coming back Saturday, I will definitely be out and about this weekend.

KevinFromTexas · #**4822** Posted **Mar 20, 2009, 6:11 PM**

I'm thinking about it. I was planning on going to the free shows at Auditorium Shores, but I'm not sure that they'd let me bring in my camera. I'd be riding my bicycle, so I wouldn't have anywhere to keep my camera other than with me. Honestly, I'd rather go take pictures than go to the concert, so we'll see. Maybe I'll get lucky and be able to do both.

hismasterplan · #**4823** Posted **Mar 21, 2009, 1:59 AM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

I'm thinking about it. I was planning on going to the free shows at Auditorium Shores, but I'm not sure that they'd let me bring in my camera. I'd be riding my bicycle, so I wouldn't have anywhere to keep my camera other than with me. Honestly, I'd rather go take pictures than go to the concert, so we'll see. Maybe I'll get lucky and be able to do both.

I saw security not letting people take in cameras so you might get some trouble, unless you hide it somehow.

KevinFromTexas · #**4824** Posted **Mar 21, 2009, 3:37 AM**

I went. I took a bunch of pictures along South Congress and 6th Street. Cool crowd. My battery died before I went in. I actually told the guy I had a camera, but that the battery was dead. He was cool with it, I even had my tripod. They don't really bug you much about your stuff at concerts. I was getting high off 2nd hand smoke, haha. I got right up to the stage and saw the ARC Angels. Plenty of people had cameras around me. I was wishing then I still had some battery left.

jowens · #**4825** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 1:34 AM**

They raised the crane today at the Austonian. It's now above the Frost.

shanny · #**4826** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 1:39 AM**

alright! pictures please!

Raining Inside · #**4827** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 4:25 AM**

It looked like they were still raising the crane as it was getting dark. So maybe they'll raise it even higher Sunday!

KevinFromTexas · #**4828** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 5:09 AM**

Surely it'll be higher than Frost. It was probably around 450 feet up to begin with. I think the sections are 20 feet each. I would imagine they'll jump it to around 550 feet which would be around 5 pieces. Does anyone know how many pieces they brought to the site?

Strayone · #**4829** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 5:11 AM**

Some photo's from last night at the free concert

Pic on way out of show(Lamar around Spring)Girl on motorbike with side car...she just looked cool!

Free concert free loaders on the berm of the Palmer/Long center

The Harley Davidson exhibit was full of eye candy...Oh and I might win one.

KevinFromTexas · #**4830** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 5:17 AM**

Geez man, we might have bumped into each other. I was "up on the hill" too. In fact, was that you with a friend who was pointing out Spring and The Monarch? I was up there with my bicycle while Raul Malo was playing.

Strayone · #**4831** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 5:35 AM**

No Kevin I took the pix while Bob Snyder was finishing his set...around 7 pm. We had no real plan of attack for parking and ended up paying $10 to park at the bike shop at Barton sp.near Lamar, by the pitch and putt. What a deal...no need to take bus transport b4 or after, it worked out nicely after the show.The Arc Angels were well worth the minor hassle we endured.

jeremyz · #**4832** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 5:54 AM**

I don't think the Austonian crane is at full height yet. It looks like they added about 10 stories to it.

Here's a picture from about 6:30pm this evening.

Here's a picture from 12:30am.

KevinFromTexas · #**4833** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 5:57 AM**

I forget what time I was there, I would imagine around 7:30. I headed over to Auditorium Shores at about 7:45. I'm glad they let me in, the ARC Angels put on a good one. I got up to within 20 feet of the stage.

EDIT: Thanks for the pic. I need to check the views around my neighborhood. It should be sticking up by now that it's taller than Ashton.

priller · #**4834** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 2:25 PM**

Awesome view you have there, jeremyz. That photo is great.

I took a few photos of the Austonian last night, although I was mostly taking SXSW pics.

shanny · #**4835** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 2:47 PM**

great pics guys!

just an observation...if you look at the glassed part of the austonian...thats 18 stories...which is how many floors they have left, just to give you an idea

shouldnt spring's crane be coming down in the next week or two?

KevinFromTexas · #**4836** Posted **Mar 22, 2009, 6:50 PM**

Great pics. That last one is really interesting.

By the way, I noticed they put in the windows on the west side of Ashton at the top. And they're starting to coat the concrete on the crescent/arch roof part.

And Strayone, this is a cool shot. Such a good "in the moment" photo.
http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/strayone61/03-20-09_2210.jpg

Yes please! On both accounts.

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p302/strayone61/03-20-09_1910.jpg

Aiphanes · #**4837** Posted **Mar 23, 2009, 12:37 AM**

That is one awesome looking building the Austonian!

In my opinion the best looking highrise in Texas!

Aiphanes · #**4838** Posted **Mar 23, 2009, 12:40 AM**

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Originally Posted by OU812

this probably means no 28-story tower till 2012 as well. bummer. I was looking forward to seeing some height up in these parts.
btw, i drove by there the other day and it appeared there was some groundbreaking going on for the Nordstroms. kind of a weird thought to build a luxury retailer in light of the rough economy.
i'm surprised the Westin hotel is moving forward.

Well it is will something to look forward to in 2012 or 2013...there is no need for everything to be built at one time.

StoOgE · #**4839** Posted **Mar 23, 2009, 3:22 AM**

I have a feeling downtown residential building is going to go on hold for a while even after the economy recovers. A *ton* of units are being built right now, and I can't imagine they are selling like gangbusters.

Scottolini · #**4840** Posted **Mar 23, 2009, 4:05 AM**

If by a ton you mean several hundred, then yes.