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Old Posted Jan 7, 2020, 7:28 PM
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Finally. A right of way closure permit for demo was filed today. The dates haven't been added to it yet, but they will be shortly. We will then know when it's starting.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/public-s...ertyrsn=201278
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Monday, February 3rd will be the start of demo and construction.
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Monday, February 3rd will be the start of demo and construction.
Snap. I’m liking what I’m hearing.
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I walked by the site yesterday, and saw a couple people inside in hard hats. It looks like they might have been doing some pre-demo prep (maybe taking out the last few things from inside, etc.).
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Here's another new permit confirming that demo and construction will begin on 02/03. The barricades will go up on 02/03. Actual demo may start a day or two later based on how these things go.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/public-s...rtyrsn=2018618
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Does the Congress Ave CVC require that buildings have a setback from the sidewalk at a certain height? Could this building theoretically rise straight up from the entrance, and have no podium?
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Does the Congress Ave CVC require that buildings have a setback from the sidewalk at a certain height? Could this building theoretically rise straight up from the entrance, and have no podium?
The Avenue has no podium at all. That's what makes it a bonafide first class development for Austin, it's 100% urban and will only go to enhance the urban fabric of the city.

That's the reason I've been waiting anxiously for this one. The developer building this is one of the very few that sees car-less potential in the ATX. That's a big deal to me because it indicates the quality of the build rather than quantity. This developer respects Austin and as far as I'm concerned that respect is mutual so long as they actually start construction and build the thing already...
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About damn fucking time...

I've waited for nearly 5 years for this building to start construction. It's one of the only ones I care for.

Jeeeeeez, the wait has been agonizing. This vs. Opus Place in ATL have to be two of the more frustrating towers under development that I've paid any attention to. Always setting the timeline further and further back....
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The site is still scheduled to be closed off for Demo tomorrow. So an official "building-breaking" with golden sledge hammers could happen any time this week!
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The site is still scheduled to be closed off for Demo tomorrow. So an official "building-breaking" with golden sledge hammers could happen any time this week!
They’re shovels and sprayed painted golden. Lol
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The site is still scheduled to be closed off for Demo tomorrow. So an official "building-breaking" with golden sledge hammers could happen any time this week!
Anybody nearby able to lay eyes on the site?
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Anybody nearby able to lay eyes on the site?
Yup, saw it yesterday over my lunch hour. Windows boarded, dumpsters off to the side, and lots of movement inside. I figure they're starting with internal fixtures and will start knocking down walls in a day or so.
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Remember this will be a very tricky for demo and utilities.
This sight shares a basement with the State Theatre!
( Info somewhere earlier in thread)
( I have been in that space.... ! )
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Long time lurker.. first time poster!

Have way too good of a view of the tear-down and construction about to happen here not to contribute. We're unfortunately going to lose a lot of our West looking view once this hits 10 stories or so, but worth it for a nice (parking-garage-less) tower on a small lot!

Will try to post periodic updates as it gets torn down and goes up.

Has been all internal work and cleaning up the roof so far.



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Great pix/vantage point!

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Nice vantage point! Welcome to the forum and I hope you continue to contribute to other threads! Photos from any angle, in my HONEST opinion, are a huge welcome

Have a good weekend!
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Nice. I'm excited about this one since it'll be something different. Welcome to the forum!
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