AUSTIN | Project Updates Thread Part II - Page 376

StoOgE · #**7501** Posted **Aug 19, 2021, 6:51 PM**

Stopped by the (partially) open Waterloo Park today, its *really* nice but man it needs a load more shade to be used on a summer day.

kingkirbythe.... · #**7502** Posted **Aug 19, 2021, 11:05 PM**

I will not be sad when this one eventually goes.

In Praise of Austin’s TRS Headquarters, a Doomed ’70s Concrete Wonderland

https://austin.towers.net/in-praise-of-austins-trs-headquarters-a-doomed-70s-concrete-wonderland/

Though the 3.32-acre site’s location places it pretty solidly under the height limits of our Capitol View Corridors, looking at the density of new projects working with the same constraints in the surrounding area, it’s clear that whoever acquired the property if TRS eventually votes to move forward with the plan would eventually redevelop with a new low-rise office building — perhaps even capitalizing on the large northern side of the tract currently dedicated to surface parking. Demolition would likely be further motivated by extensive deferred maintenance on the aging complex TRS estimates would cost, uh, $50 million or more to rectify over the next 20 years.

ahealy · #**7503** Posted **Aug 20, 2021, 12:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by StoOgE

Stopped by the (partially) open Waterloo Park today, its *really* nice but man it needs a load more shade to be used on a summer day.

Amen. All central TX parks must have lots and lots of native trees for shade. I find it to be torturous and oppressive if they don't (during the summer).

Having said that, I cannot wait to enjoy Waterloo!! The drive-bys have been jaw dropping

drummer · #**7504** Posted **Aug 20, 2021, 3:24 PM**

Haven't been to Waterloo yet, but it does seem like a beautiful park from the photos folks have posted. Are the trees planted in such a way to provide ample shade once they reach more maturity or is there simply a need for more trees and more shade structures?

Sigaven · #**7505** Posted **Aug 20, 2021, 4:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by kingkirbythe....

I will not be sad when this one eventually goes.

In Praise of Austin’s TRS Headquarters, a Doomed ’70s Concrete Wonderland

https://austin.towers.net/in-praise-of-austins-trs-headquarters-a-doomed-70s-concrete-wonderland/

Though the 3.32-acre site’s location places it pretty solidly under the height limits of our Capitol View Corridors, looking at the density of new projects working with the same constraints in the surrounding area, it’s clear that whoever acquired the property if TRS eventually votes to move forward with the plan would eventually redevelop with a new low-rise office building — perhaps even capitalizing on the large northern side of the tract currently dedicated to surface parking. Demolition would likely be further motivated by extensive deferred maintenance on the aging complex TRS estimates would cost, uh, $50 million or more to rectify over the next 20 years.

I actually really like the design of this one sans the big parking lots. I hope they at least keep the original building and retrofit it. It's a great example of the architectural style of the time.

MichaelB · #**7506** Posted **Aug 20, 2021, 4:09 PM**

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Originally Posted by Sigaven

I actually really like the design of this one sans the big parking lots. I hope they at least keep the original building and retrofit it. It's a great example of the architectural style of the time.

paul78701 · #**7507** Posted **Aug 23, 2021, 11:14 PM**

I'm not sure if anyone noticed, but a crane is now up on the Texas Bankers Association site at 10th and Lavaca.

Riverranchdrone · #**7508** Posted **Aug 23, 2021, 11:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by StoOgE

Stopped by the (partially) open Waterloo Park today, its *really* nice but man it needs a load more shade to be used on a summer day.

I would like to check that park out. Where is the best place to park around there?

MichaelB · #**7509** Posted **Aug 24, 2021, 2:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by Riverranchdrone

I would like to check that park out. Where is the best place to park around there?

street parking all around. Plus state visitor garage is right behind it.

It really nice rode bikes thru it this weekend. !

JollyvilleJ-Rad · #**7510** Posted **Aug 24, 2021, 3:34 AM**

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Originally Posted by Riverranchdrone

I would like to check that park out. Where is the best place to park around there?

Small trek, but you can always park at LBJ library/UT. Might give a chance to grab some photos around the stadium and other nearby expansions and projects. Parked there for years as a commuter student instead of a parking pass as it was right by the school of music. May very well be more convenient spots, but that is a reliable option in my experience.

EDIT: And FREE!

The ATX · #**7511** Posted **Aug 25, 2021, 5:15 PM**

This could be the beginning of a project in the works. A Land Status Determination was filed today for three lots on Block 49 at 701 W. 6th. I don't feel like doing the research now, but isn't that the possible Kairoi residential site?

https://abc.austintexas.gov/public-searc...n=12767656&t_selected_propertyrsn=128840

deerhoof · #**7512** Posted **Aug 25, 2021, 5:23 PM**

Yes, that's the one: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/developer-buys-west-sixth-street-site-for-apartment-tower/

Urbannizer · #**7513** Posted **Aug 25, 2021, 5:41 PM**

CVC covers a good portion of the site. The ATX had an image of this back in May 2020 but it no longer exists.

The ATX · #**7514** Posted **Aug 25, 2021, 5:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urbannizer

CVC covers a good portion of the site. The ATX had an image of this back in May 2020 but it no longer exists.

That can be recreated from wwmiv's excellent CVC map in the development info stick thread. Another triangle shaped tower?

wwmiv · #**7515** Posted **Aug 25, 2021, 6:00 PM**

Thank you for the shout out.

The ATX · #**7516** Posted **Aug 25, 2021, 6:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

Thank you for the shout out.

It was well deserved. That map is a great resource - especially for researching the potential of new projects.

The ATX · #**7517** Posted **Aug 25, 2021, 9:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by deerhoof

Yes, that's the one: https://www.kxan.com/news/local/austin/developer-buys-west-sixth-street-site-for-apartment-tower/

Looks like they finally started the permitting process. Maybe we'll get some project info soon.

Echostatic · #**7518** Posted **Aug 25, 2021, 9:58 PM**

This'll be very similar in shape to Fifth & West.

JollyvilleJ-Rad · #**7519** Posted **Aug 25, 2021, 10:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

Thank you for the shout out.

Didn't realized you put that together for us - have been using that for years. Thanks for the amazing contributions to our community. I wouldn't be surprised if developers use your CVC map resource in their early planning.

Urbannizer · #**7520** Posted **Aug 25, 2021, 10:28 PM**

Local Developer Proposing 326-Unit Project on Three Lots in Old West Austin

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An Austin developer was recommended for zoning that will permit construction of three buildings totaling 326 residential units, at Tuesday’s meeting of the Planning Commission.

The 3.189-acre (138,912 SF) property in Old West Austin will convert from general commercial services (CS) to planned development area–neighborhood plan (PDA-NP) combining district.

The property is made up of three lots, with lots one and two at 1.07-acres (46,696 SF), and lot three at 0.94-acres (41,257 SF).

They are located north of the West Austin Youth Association baseball fields of Ladybird Lake-Lamar Beach Metro Park, at 300 and 301 Pressler Street, and 1505 W 3rd St.

The working title of the project is Parcel 1, 2, 3 300/301 Pressler & 1505 W 3rd St.

Two 3,200 square-foot warehouses and a 3,750 square-foot garage stand on Lot 1 and a 9,480 square-foot warehouse used for party bus rentals is on the abutting lot. Several residencies are located on Lot 3.

Donald J. Reese with Riverside Resources owns the property through the entity Pressler RRI, LP.

Reese proposes to construct an apartment building on each lot, with 98-units on Lot 1, 143-units on Lot 2 and 85-units on Lot 3.