Austin | Wilson Tower (410 E. 5th) | 519 Feet | 44 Floors | On Hold - Page 13

Urbannizer · #1 Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 10:44 PM**

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I couldn't find the article you mentioned.

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Brad Wilkins of HKS also hinting at more supertalls.

https://www.cnn.com/style/amp/supert...wer/index.html

The ATX · #2 Posted **Jan 8, 2023, 10:58 PM**

Amazing that we have a supertall project that dropped to the second page. This is a Real Deal interview from mid-December with the Wilson behind the name.

https://therealdeal.com/texas/2022/1...ower-in-texas/

N90 · #3 Posted **Nov 29, 2022, 8:07 PM**

If we get both the Waterline and the Wilson built then we will tie Houston and Los Angeles on the number of Supertalls in our city and only rank behind NYC and Chicago in the US.

If there are even more supertalls in the works then it’s crazy to think that Austin will be gunning for Chicago in that category. It’s mind blowing to me on how far Austin had come and in such a short period of time. True insanity guys.

migol24 · #4 Posted **Nov 29, 2022, 10:36 PM**

It wouldn't be long for Miami to quickly replace Austin. They have like 7 towers over 1,000' tall proposed and one underway.

N90 · #5 Posted **Nov 29, 2022, 10:52 PM**

Miami’s been like that for a decade with so many proposals. They just got their first one going.

I’m more confident in our process. It’s not flawless but I feel like we just move much faster and with less hostility towards getting these built between City and developers but I could be wrong.

StoOgE · #6 Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 12:38 AM**

I'm sick of this 1000' plateau already

enragedcamel · #7 Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 1:46 PM**

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I'm sick of this 1000' plateau already

Right? As one of our founding fathers once said, give me 1,500' or give me death!

Jdawgboy · #8 Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 4:09 PM**

I was just getting on here to see if yall saw that CNN article. Wow, a couple of very interesting tidbits in there.

the Genral · #9 Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 10:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jdawgboy

I was just getting on here to see if yall saw that CNN article. Wow, a couple of very interesting tidbits in there.

I couldn't find the article you mentioned.

dilliam · #10 Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 6:35 PM**

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Right? As one of our founding fathers once said, give me 1,500' or give me death!

JACKinBeantown · #11 Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 6:57 PM**

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Right? As one of our founding fathers once said, give me 1,500' or give me death!

That was Samuel Adams, but keep in mind that he had just polished off a 12-pack of his famous Winter Ale moments earlier.

Maximusx1 · #12 Posted **Nov 30, 2022, 9:04 PM**

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That was Samuel Adams, but keep in mind that he had just polished off a 12-pack of his famous Winter Ale moments earlier.

Sorry for partying, I thought this was America

drummer · #13 Posted **Jan 9, 2023, 4:37 PM**

^^ I think it was said somewhere that we're now bored with the 1000' plateau that seems to be developing and we're ready for 1400' in the core.

The ATX · #14 Posted **Jan 11, 2023, 12:01 AM**

Elevations confirm the height.

jake.robs · #15 Posted **Jan 11, 2023, 1:18 AM**

Bloomberg.com: In Booming Austin a stampede of skyscrapers is coming

Not anything new as far as I can tell, but cool to see big national outlets pick up on it.

The ATX · #16 Posted **Jan 11, 2023, 1:43 AM**

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Bloomberg.com: In Booming Austin a stampede of skyscrapers is coming

Not anything new as far as I can tell, but cool to see big national outlets pick up on it.

Amazing how a couple of supertalls draws major attention to Austin's skyline.

Strayone · #17 Posted **Jan 14, 2023, 3:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by jake.robs

Bloomberg.com: In Booming Austin a stampede of skyscrapers is coming

Not anything new as far as I can tell, but cool to see big national outlets pick up on it.

I got a bit of a chub reading...dusky golden brise-soleil. My that is a truly gorgeous building!

The ATX · #18 Posted **Jan 19, 2023, 11:20 PM**

This is on the 1/23 Design Commission agenda. More info but no new renderings in the backup files.

https://services.austintexas.gov/edi....cfm?id=401300

https://services.austintexas.gov/edi....cfm?id=401301

H2O · #19 Posted **Jan 20, 2023, 1:19 PM**

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This is on the 1/23 Design Commission agenda. More info but no new renderings in the backup files.

https://services.austintexas.gov/edi....cfm?id=401300

https://services.austintexas.gov/edi....cfm?id=401301

Man, I feel like they gave a major pass on the big blank wall at street level. The building meets the street and yet it is setback for an extra wide sidewalk. It's not a plaza, so the plaza standards are not applicable. Surely something more could be done with that wall to give it some more life and local character!

ahealy · #20 Posted **Jan 20, 2023, 4:05 PM**

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Man, I feel like they gave a major pass on the big blank wall at street level. The building meets the street and yet it is setback for an extra wide sidewalk. It's not a plaza, so the plaza standards are not applicable. Surely something more could be done with that wall to give it some more life and local character!

Perhaps greenery considering it's north facing and won't bake?

Ugh, this building is like an answer to all my bitching and moaning about new materials and height. Every post I'll make in this thread will likely have "I can't wait for groundbreaking"