AUSTIN | Project Updates Thread Part II

[StoOgE]

Originally Posted by Echostatic

They really did go and build a bar on top of a bar. Hats off.

Now add a tiny funicular.

[We vs us]

Originally Posted by stooge

now add a tiny funicular.

+1

[kingkirbythe....]

[427MM]

Nice to finally see some decent amount of housing going in in NW downtown. NIMBYs have long worked to keep this area stuck in the past and not serving the city's needs. This hopefully changes once CM Tovo is out and new ideas on how to solve our issues instead of preserving exclusionary zoning take hold.

[StoOgE]

I don't even remember what the proposal was for 5th and lavaca where SPIN is located - but it looks like people have been in Spin for a while now - it might be for private events not sure.

Definitely looks like its being used still.

[paul78701]

Originally Posted by StoOgE

I don't even remember what the proposal was for 5th and lavaca where SPIN is located - but it looks like people have been in Spin for a while now - it might be for private events not sure.

Definitely looks like its being used still.

There was no proposal. The site was for sale. I'm not sure if it ever sold or not. A new, Austin based ping-pong bar took over for Spin. So the site likely isn't being considered for redevelopment anytime soon.

[IluvATX]

Does anyone know anything about this tower?
https://hsuoffice.com/project/living...l-image-slider

[ahealy]

Probably something that will never be built because it's too unique for filler?

[GoldenBoot]

Originally Posted by IluvATX

Does anyone know anything about this tower?
https://hsuoffice.com/project/living...l-image-slider

It's an ancient design (proposal) for a site in the West Sixth area of downtown (near ABC Bank). I believe it was to be a hotel or a mix of hotel and residential.

[StoOgE]

Originally Posted by paul78701

There was no proposal. The site was for sale. I'm not sure if it ever sold or not. A new, Austin based ping-pong bar took over for Spin. So the site likely isn't being considered for redevelopment anytime soon.

Gotcha - makes sense. I remember Spin closed but I Couldn't remember if it was development related or Rona related.

[The ATX]

I think we had a thread for it several years ago. It was called "6th & Nueces Hotel" IIRC. I believe a site plan was filed, but never updated. The project just faded away...

Originally Posted by IluvATX

Does anyone know anything about this tower?
https://hsuoffice.com/project/living...l-image-slider

[the Genral]

That's a shame. It would have been a nice stand out.

[Geckos_Rule]

Originally Posted by The ATX

That's classic 2020s Austin. A gentrified bar.

Clive in particular must be really feeling a labor/materials shortage.

It's a difficult comparison to the Quincy (because Endeavor has a very proven track record of completing projects on time without big issues), but this construction has taken longer than the Quincy has, and it's about the size of a typical house in Tarrytown.... It just seems mindblowing how they've managed to stay closed for so long when the rest of the bars on Rainey are swimming in $.

[rayfes]

Originally Posted by kingkirbythe....

A Developer’s Opulent Plans Along Lake Austin Include Luxe Condos, a Park, and a Funicular

A sign of the times on a showstopping Hill Country peak

https://www.texasmonthly.com/style/d...ark-funicular/

The 145-acre Camelback property on Lake Austin, just west of the iconic Pennybacker Bridge, rises straight up a series of limestone cliffs to a densely forested ridge 380 feet above the water. It’s as close to a proper mountain as you can find in Central Texas. And what a mountain. From the top, you can see the sweeping semicircular curve of the Colorado River below, and off to the east, a gap in the hills frames the Oz-like cluster of high-rises in downtown Austin, ten or so miles away.

It’s here that property owner Jonathan Coon has built a four-story metal-frame viewing platform that rises above the treetops and affords lucky visitors one of the most commanding views in the state. The platform won’t be here for long, though: It exists only so that Coon can sell people on his new plan, announced Tuesday, to turn the Camelback into the site of an ultra-luxury condo community with 179 cliffside homes, a private marina, a sprawling athletic center with outdoor and indoor tennis courts—and an air-conditioned, glass-box funicular that will whisk residents from hilltop to lakeside in two minutes flat. Four Seasons, the luxury resort company famous for such properties as the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera as well as high-end hotels and residences in Austin, Houston, and Dallas, will manage the property, to be known as the Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin.

IIRC this was going to be something more dense with a public restaurant and marina. Now it's just a wealthy enclave though the park near the 360 bridge will be an improvement. It's too bad more Austinites won't get to enjoy this.

[Urbannizer]

La Zona Rosa isn’t long for this world. A high-rise is in design for this spot (612 W. 4th).

[Urbannizer]

Austin-based architect

[We vs us]

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

La Zona Rosa isn’t long for this world. A high-rise is in design for this spot (612 W. 4th).

I wondered about that. Juan Pelota’s been vacant for awhile now.

But, CVC right? Will we get another wedge?

[ahealy]

Originally Posted by we vs us

i wondered about that. Juan pelota’s been vacant for awhile now.

But, cvc right? Will we get another wedge?

juan pelota / mj's closed?!?!?!!?!?!??!!?

edit: girl you trippin. I think you mean LZR maybe?

[Urbannizer]

Juan Pelota’s still open, I stop by every other week.

The eastern side of the block is smothered by the CVC from what I can tell. My source only mentioned LZR but I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s more than one building involved.

[We vs us]

Originally Posted by ahealy

juan pelota / mj's closed?!?!?!!?!?!??!!?

edit: girl you trippin. I think you mean LZR maybe?

Closed and covered with graffiti.