Austin | 305 S. Congress | 6 Towers - 215'/295'/365'/375'/445'/525' | Proposed - Page 19

Mopacs · #**361** Posted **Dec 29, 2021, 1:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by RyanfromTexas

Yes, this is totally off topic at this point but does anyone know if there’s redevelopment chatter around the Barton Creek Square mall site. That would be the absolute BEST site for a stadium: panoramic views of downtown from every seat.

Not sure if this would be practical but I could see a mixed-use re-development like 'The Battery' in Atlanta on both the Statesman and Mall's sites. The MLB Braves' Sun Trust Park is the centerpiece of this complex. I had the chance to walk around it this summer enjoyed it.

https://batteryatl.com/
https://www.alsd.com/content/battery...nt-and-revenue

paul78701 · #**362** Posted **Dec 29, 2021, 3:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by clubtokyo

It funny I emailed Simon and told them they should start over with that mail and make it outdoors like the domain to take advantage of the views. They responded and said I should check out the updates they have done inside. Lol

Spoken like a dying, backward thinking company. The parking lots around the mall are MASSIVE. The redevelopment potential of those lots is off the charts. If only they were more forward thinking...

StoOgE · #**363** Posted **Dec 29, 2021, 7:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by SproutingTowers

I remember reading in a posting here the Ryans are working on bringing an MLB team here and scouting land near the Domain. Long term process though but getting the land now would a good thing.

Yeah - that news broke last year. The Athletics are also in search of a new home since they aren't getting a new stadium in Oakland.

StoOgE · #**364** Posted **Dec 29, 2021, 7:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by Mopacs

Not sure if this would be practical but I could see a mixed-use re-development like 'The Battery' in Atlanta on both the Statesman and Mall's sites. The MLB Braves' Sun Trust Park is the centerpiece of this complex. I had the chance to walk around it this summer enjoyed it.

https://batteryatl.com/
https://www.alsd.com/content/battery...nt-and-revenue

This is what I would *love* to see the Domain/North Burnet Gateway become with Q2 stadium and (hopefully) future major league sports teams. Austin FC bring about 21 or so annual matches to the area an NHL team would bring about double that and an MLB 4x that. It would be a really nice way to integrate stadiums into a mixed use environment with offices and residential and hotels with sports bars and dining destinations in the immediate area.

Would go a long way to giving the area personality beyond simon malls.

wwmiv · #**365** Posted **Dec 29, 2021, 9:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by StoOgE

This is what I would *love* to see the Domain/North Burnet Gateway become with Q2 stadium and (hopefully) future major league sports teams. Austin FC bring about 21 or so annual matches to the area an NHL team would bring about double that and an MLB 4x that. It would be a really nice way to integrate stadiums into a mixed use environment with offices and residential and hotels with sports bars and dining destinations in the immediate area.

Would go a long way to giving the area personality beyond simon malls.

Agreed. The Domain area should play host to all future mature sports stadiums. It would really give the area a kind of cultural raison detre.

Tyrone Shoes · #**366** Posted **Jan 18, 2022, 3:48 PM**

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Originally Posted by StoOgE

Yeah - that news broke last year. The Athletics are also in search of a new home since they aren't getting a new stadium in Oakland.

So what you're saying is we could become an 'athletic supporter'

gillynova · #**367** Posted **Jan 18, 2022, 6:28 PM**

I would honestly prefer the A's to move to Austin instead of Las Vegas. The team doesn't have to travel that much since their division rivals are the Rangers and Astros haha

427MM · #**368** Posted **Jan 18, 2022, 10:13 PM**

Hope y'all share your thoughts with Planning Commission https://austintexas.granicus.com/boa...a392f100751dbe They are a bit more of a NIMBY-curious group than is ideal but currently they are largely hearing from owners of expensive single family zoned homes saying silly things like “needs more parking” (as though 4,000 stalls with a Blue Line station on the site isn’t enough…) and “too tall” (dumb). The city can require shorter buildings that chew up more land leaving less space for parks or go vertical—let’s go vertical and maximize tax base and generate transit ridership! We’ll also hear more about Affordable (subsidized) housing here but this form of construction does not lend itself to be Affordable. HOA fees on even a small place in a well-amenitized building can run $400+/month and can adjust upward at any time. We can't water this thing down to appease folks who just want to drive their single-occupant vehicle around as easily as possible. This is a once in a century opportunity for Austin--let's get it right!

paul78701 · #**369** Posted **Jan 18, 2022, 10:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by gillynova

I would honestly prefer the A's to move to Austin instead of Las Vegas. The team doesn't have to travel that much since their division rivals are the Rangers and Astros haha

They apparently have several locations around the Vegas strip under consideration for a new stadium. So it seems that Vegas will be their landing spot. The positive spin on that -- that would be one less city that Austin would have to compete against for other potential expansions and/or relocations (Tampa Bay). Oakland won't be getting another team any time soon either.

dilliam · #**370** Posted **Jan 19, 2022, 2:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by 427MM

Hope y'all share your thoughts with Planning Commission https://austintexas.granicus.com/boa...a392f100751dbe They are a bit more of a NIMBY-curious group than is ideal but currently they are largely hearing from owners of expensive single family zoned homes saying silly things like “needs more parking” (as though 4,000 stalls with a Blue Line station on the site isn’t enough…) and “too tall” (dumb). The city can require shorter buildings that chew up more land leaving less space for parks or go vertical—let’s go vertical and maximize tax base and generate transit ridership! We’ll also hear more about Affordable (subsidized) housing here but this form of construction does not lend itself to be Affordable. HOA fees on even a small place in a well-amenitized building can run $400+/month and can adjust upward at any time. We can't water this thing down to appease folks who just want to drive their single-occupant vehicle around as easily as possible. This is a once in a century opportunity for Austin--let's get it right!

Just emailed all 15 board people. High density, transit-oriented development ftw!

Urbannizer · #**371** Posted **Jan 23, 2022, 5:23 PM**

https://305southcongress.com/

The ATX · #**372** Posted **Jan 23, 2022, 5:26 PM**

This is up for a vote at tomorrow's Planning Commission meeting. There are a few backup files, but no new info for those who have been following this.

https://www.austintexas.gov/citycler...tings/40_1.htm

We vs us · #**373** Posted **Jan 23, 2022, 7:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urbannizer

https://305southcongress.com/

the splash video on the home page is worth a watch. Lots of great 3d visualizations and flybys of the whole project.

Also: did we know that almost 100% of onsite parking will be underground? I for one did not.

kingkirbythe.... · #**374** Posted **Jan 23, 2022, 7:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urbannizer

https://305southcongress.com/

The rail/pedestrian bridge is simple and nice.

uhhh_idk · #**375** Posted **Jan 23, 2022, 7:55 PM**

This is awesome; I really hope this project happens

urbancore · #**376** Posted **Jan 23, 2022, 8:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

This is up for a vote at tomorrow's Planning Commission meeting. There are a few backup files, but no new info for those who have been following this.

https://www.austintexas.gov/citycler...tings/40_1.htm

Leave it to our commissions and council to screw this up.

migol24 · #**377** Posted **Jan 23, 2022, 10:01 PM**

I kinda wish this development extended towards Riverside. Looks like it ends right where the Firestone is right now. That corner is depressing.

The ATX · #**378** Posted **Jan 23, 2022, 10:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by urbancore

Leave it to our commissions and council to screw this up.

The Planning Commission can usually be depended upon to promote density. It's the City Council and some of the other boards and commissions that fail.

H2O · #**379** Posted **Jan 24, 2022, 1:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by migol24

I kinda wish this development extended towards Riverside. Looks like it ends right where the Firestone is right now. That corner is depressing.

The Crockett Tract south of the Statesman is the next big play. Most of those old offices are leased to TxDOT, and they are building a new campus in Southeast Austin.

lonewolf · #**380** Posted **Jan 24, 2022, 4:26 PM**

hilarious at :11 into the video they show a screen shot of the street with about 30 people (including a mother with a stroller) walking in the middle of the street with one car parked on the side. a shot that will literally never happen in real life.