AUSTIN | Project Updates Thread Part II - Page 123

GoldenBoot · #**2441** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 6:00 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urbannizer

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/r...-founder-backs-out-of-rainey-street.html

Yeah...not the best of news. However, this rift had been growing for quite some time.

paul78701 · #**2442** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 8:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by GoldenBoot

Yeah...not the best of news. However, this rift had been growing for quite some time.

Maybe this shakeup will lead to something taller/denser? Nothing against KM, but it would seem that something else might better utilize this non-CVC site.

wwmiv · #**2443** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 8:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by paul78701

Maybe this shakeup will lead to something taller/denser? Nothing against KM, but it would seem that something else might better utilize this non-CVC site.

No, I'm hoping the design remains the same and that it is simply another hotel that has stepped in. That design is amazingly beautiful, even if it is small.

GoldenBoot · #**2444** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 9:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

No, I'm hoping the design remains the same and that it is simply another hotel that has stepped in. That design is amazingly beautiful, even if it is small.

Don't expect the design to remain the same as originally proposed.

The following quote by Kimber Cavendish should be telling:

"I am the owner of the current Kimber Modern and it was imperative that I keep the brand relevant, strong and cutting edge. That was at risk with Rainey."

wwmiv · #**2445** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 9:35 PM**

What does that quote have to do with or in any way imply a possible design change?

futures · #**2446** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 9:56 PM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

No, I'm hoping the design remains the same and that it is simply another hotel that has stepped in. That design is amazingly beautiful, even if it is small.

This 100%. I'd much rather have a beautifully designed building instead of a bigger/taller boring box.

Spaceman · #**2447** Posted **Sep 22, 2015, 11:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by lzppjb

Going to box that MACC in.

Good

MichaelB · #**2448** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 2:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by GoldenBoot

Don't expect the design to remain the same as originally proposed.

The following quote by Kimber Cavendish should be telling:

"I am the owner of the current Kimber Modern and it was imperative that I keep the brand relevant, strong and cutting edge. That was at risk with Rainey."

That quote perked my ears up. I wasnt' sure if it was a re-design disagreement Or an awareness of how Rainey has changed and lost it's appeal to thier market. It was a backhanded swipe at something for sure.

NYC2ATX · #**2449** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 2:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

That quote perked my ears up. I wasnt' sure if it was a re-design disagreement Or an awareness of how Rainey has changed and lost it's appeal to thier market. It was a backhanded swipe at something for sure.

I wouldn't go so far as to say that Rainey lost it's appeal so much as it may appeal to a different crowd than it did even a year or two ago. I feel like Kimber Modern might be more at home in like Old West Austin or maybe a central location in Hyde Park, near some other businesses.

Also, if I was looking to see and be seen on Rainey Street, I'd want to be on Rainey Street, not what is essentially an extension of the I-35 frontage road. KM isn't a Days Inn.

Urbannizer · #**2450** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 4:09 AM**

4715 Harmon Ave

Proposed 48-unit residential building.

http://www.investincapital.com/usa-projects/austin-texas/harmon-ave-austin-texas/

Site:

paul78701 · #**2451** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 1:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by futures

This 100%. I'd much rather have a beautifully designed building instead of a bigger/taller boring box.

Who says it would be a boring box? I always thought it was weird to have KM on the I-35 frontage road. It never made sense to me.

Urbannizer · #**2452** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 5:35 PM**

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/r...er-plans-mixed-use-project-on-lamar.html

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Originally Posted by ABJ

Developer plans mixed-use project on Lamar Boulevard
Sep 23, 2015, 8:00am CDT

A developer plans a small mixed-use office/residential complex on a small plot of land on Lamar Boulevard.

Travis County commissioners have approved the sale of a government gas station at 1000 N. Lamar Blvd. on which the project will be built, reports the Austin American Statesman.

According to the report, the property sold for $1.36 million. The buyer is Journeyman Holding Co., which has plans to build a small mixed-use office and residential complex on the site with as many as four condominium units. The property is appraised at $1.04 million.

MichaelB · #**2453** Posted **Sep 23, 2015, 8:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by NYC2ATX

I wouldn't go so far as to say that Rainey lost it's appeal so much as it may appeal to a different crowd than it did even a year or two ago. I feel like Kimber Modern might be more at home in like Old West Austin or maybe a central location in Hyde Park, near some other businesses.

Also, if I was looking to see and be seen on Rainey Street, I'd want to be on Rainey Street, not what is essentially an extension of the I-35 frontage road. KM isn't a Days Inn.

Yup.... why I said "lost appeal to their market". I actually think they need an edgier/more artsy environ. Not necessarily quieter one. ( if that is what you meant by West Austin or Hyde park.) What did you mean by West Austin or Hyde Park? Cause they are too removed from as much walkable fun.

NYC2ATX · #**2454** Posted **Sep 24, 2015, 9:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

Yup.... why I said "lost appeal to their market". I actually think they need an edgier/more artsy environ. Not necessarily quieter one. ( if that is what you meant by West Austin or Hyde park.) What did you mean by West Austin or Hyde Park? Cause they are too removed from as much walkable fun.

Just considering their only current location near South Congress, which is not directly on Congress but on a quieter side street, near enough to the action but also far enough away to keep it low-key for guests. So I'm envisioning something in the vicinity say of West 5th Street and West Lynn Street, where there's activities but a lighter, airier built environment. Or nearby the intersection of 45th and Duval, or North Loop and Duval, or near Spider House in North Campus...places like that

KevinFromTexas · #**2455** Posted **Sep 25, 2015, 12:27 AM**

Over Austin - https://www.facebook.com/overaustin/phot...07712918/940583785978222/?type=3&theater

Over Austin - https://www.facebook.com/overaustin/phot...07712918/940562255980375/?type=3&theater

MichaelB · #**2456** Posted **Sep 25, 2015, 3:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by NYC2ATX

Just considering their only current location near South Congress, which is not directly on Congress but on a quieter side street, near enough to the action but also far enough away to keep it low-key for guests. So I'm envisioning something in the vicinity say of West 5th Street and West Lynn Street, where there's activities but a lighter, airier built environment. Or nearby the intersection of 45th and Duval, or North Loop and Duval, or near Spider House in North Campus...places like that

Got it. I see what you are looking at.
It is a hard balance to find.... and getting harder!
My guess would be East.
It will be interesting to see what happens.

AustinGoesVertical · #**2457** Posted **Sep 26, 2015, 2:26 PM**

I was walking the Rainey District last night and noticed that the lot on the corner of Red River and Driskell St. (Adjacent to Waller Park Place lot) is owned by Endeavor. There's a sign that says "Half lot- call for details" Has anyone heard rumblings of what could be going here? Also, right behind that lot at the corner of Red River and Davis St., they seem to be razing a dilapidated home. This lot is right across from Hotel Van Zandt.

Does anyone have information about these lots?

ILUVSAT · #**2458** Posted **Sep 26, 2015, 4:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by AustinGoesVertical

I was walking the Rainey District last night and noticed that the lot on the corner of Red River and Driskell St. (Adjacent to Waller Park Place lot) is owned by Endeavor. There's a sign that says "Half lot- call for details" Has anyone heard rumblings of what could be going here? Also, right behind that lot at the corner of Red River and Davis St., they seem to be razing a dilapidated home. This lot is right across from Hotel Van Zandt.

Does anyone have information about these lots?

Mixed-use. Possible hotel and/or residences. No "official" plan has been released. DAB had something about it back in April. Seems demo permits were approved back in August 2014.

AustinGoesVertical · #**2459** Posted **Sep 26, 2015, 5:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

Mixed-use. Possible hotel and/or residences. No "official" plan has been released. DAB had something about it back in April. Seems demo permits were approved back in August 2014.

Thanks! Endeavor recently did 311 Bowie, so I'm hoping for a significant tower there. These could actually be separate developments because I don't think Endeavor owns the part of the lot Downtown Austin Blog wrote about. Some density there would be great, because it would draw a line from the Fairmont to Hotel Van Zandt, and essentially into Skyhouse, (70 Rainey), and (48 East).

JoninATX · #**2460** Posted **Sep 28, 2015, 3:37 AM**

The Fairmont is now gaining height. Atleast the tower portion is.