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KevinFromTexas · #1 Posted **May 13, 2015, 11:40 PM**

It does have a sort of Euro quality to it on that side.

SkyPie · #2 Posted **May 13, 2015, 11:52 PM**

It's certainly not world class, but it's actually better in person than in print. Decent filler that will provide some street level activity.

Cloud92 · #3 Posted **May 14, 2015, 6:33 AM**

pretty sure that wont happen unless they take out buildings on 6th street

ATX RE Attorney · #4 Posted **Jun 8, 2015, 4:40 PM**

From today:

the Genral · #5 Posted **Jun 8, 2015, 9:12 PM**

Well I do like the mirrored windows at least. And I do like the height especially on that block. It doesn't look like it has much of a grand entrance. Overall I'd give it a C+.

Jdawgboy · #6 Posted **Jun 8, 2015, 9:29 PM**

Regarding the blank walls: I think the city should consider alternative regulations when it comes to structures built against the property lines. Why not have windows on those sides but designed where if a new tower rises on the next lot, they can simply be removed with little recourse other than loss of natural light. Maybe build hallways on those sides. I'm assuming they do that now with some of these buildings? There is no garentee that anything substantial will be built on those sides and even if it does happen it may be decades.

I can understand residential buildings built from the get go with no windows. Hotels can have outer hallways with windows on those sides and office buildings could do the same.

The ATX · #7 Posted **Jun 23, 2015, 3:12 PM**

Here's some info about the ground floor restaurant:

http://communityimpact.com/new-south...ntown-in-july/

Urbannizer · #8 Posted **Jun 26, 2015, 3:13 AM**

6/25

KevinFromTexas · #9 Posted **Jul 6, 2015, 8:38 PM**

It's opening July 16.

http://www.statesman.com/news/busine...-austin/nmsQK/

priller · #10 Posted **Jul 12, 2015, 2:24 AM**

From today:

drummer · #11 Posted **Jul 12, 2015, 7:50 AM**

Still not my favorite by any means, but it looks better in that view than I thought it would. What do the other two sides look like? Any photos?

priller · #12 Posted **Jul 12, 2015, 1:18 PM**

The other sides are awful, frankly. Just a big mass of dull gray.

The ATX · #13 Posted **Jul 18, 2015, 2:01 PM**

All done.

https://www.facebook.com/whitelodgin...type=3&theater

Jdawgboy · #14 Posted **Jul 18, 2015, 8:12 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by The ATX

All done.

https://www.facebook.com/whitelodgin...type=3&theater

Now we just need a highrise built up against it next door to cover that blank side.

paul78701 · #15 Posted **Jul 10, 2017, 11:10 PM**

https://communityimpact.com/austin/c...+Breaking+News

the Genral · #16 Posted **Jul 11, 2017, 12:05 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul78701

https://communityimpact.com/austin/c...+Breaking+News

The Westin was suing for $1 million and ends up paying in the end

I think this was a fair settlement. I'm just glad there is total clarification on the matter so this sort of bs doesn't happen again.

KevinFromTexas · #17 Posted **Jul 18, 2015, 6:39 PM**

Sweet. I'm wanting to go up in to see the views soon, along with in the JW Marriott.

drummer · #18 Posted **Jul 18, 2015, 11:30 PM**

At least the East Side since the other side faces 6th. Anyone want to cough up some money to build something there?

KevinFromTexas · #19 Posted **Jul 19, 2015, 12:45 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by drummer

At least the East Side since the other side faces 6th. Anyone want to cough up some money to build something there?

They were smart to put the ugly side facing 6th Street where everyone has their beer goggles on.

wwmiv · #20 Posted **Jul 19, 2015, 12:51 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

They were smart to put the ugly side facing 6th Street where everyone has their beer goggles on.

Or stupid b/c now it'll never be covered.