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Armybrat · #**281** Posted **Aug 9, 2017, 11:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by drummer

My only beef here is with the substation (of course). Given that it's not going away any time soon...can I at least complain about the fact that the art-fence doesn't go all the way around? I understand why...but at least plant some trees or something on the east side of the substation. I'd be okay with some taller shrubs or even vines on the fence. Years ago PEC redid a lot of their substations in their whole region with pre-fab stone fences rather than chain link. Even something like that could work here on the non-art part of it.

Here's a proposal I just posted about the substation:

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That power substation could be covered by some large tarp structures, which could be done in an art form themselves - kinda like a combination of Christo & Austin Cool.

Saw a tram station in Las Vegas that had a very large structure overhead like that with a very substantial framework similar to the poles in the Austin power substation. However, its "tarp" covering was just plain white. The substation could be covered with a free form colorful version which might become a very nice addition to the Austin waterfront skyline instead of the present eyesore.

wwmiv · #**282** Posted **Aug 9, 2017, 4:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Armybrat

Here's a proposal I just posted about the substation:

Given all of the power lines, I'm not sure if that's a particularly safe option.

Armybrat · #**283** Posted **Aug 9, 2017, 6:45 PM**

That's what engineers are for. They could reroute the incoming lines through a smaller "entrance". And the covering need not be a total enclosure like a tent, but semi-open & spacious.

Maybe if one of our members has the expertise, he/she could weigh in on the possibilities.

Then again, it's probably just pie in the sky speculation.

Jdawgboy · #**284** Posted **Aug 9, 2017, 7:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Armybrat

That's what engineers are for. They could reroute the incoming lines through a smaller "entrance". And the covering need not be a total enclosure like a tent, but semi-open & spacious.

Maybe if one of our members has the expertise, he/she could weigh in on the possibilities.

Then again, it's probably just pie in the sky speculation.

I mentioned this in the photo's thread already but other cities have enclosed or covered substations so it's possible.

austin242 · #**285** Posted **Aug 11, 2017, 2:40 PM**

This is what I think they should do. Make it look like a house or something like these building from this article.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/home...b_5124133.html

drummer · #**286** Posted **Aug 11, 2017, 11:58 PM**

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Originally Posted by austin242

This is what I think they should do. Make it look like a house or something like these building from this article.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/home...b_5124133.html

I could definitely live with something like that - especially if it proved more difficult to move the substation altogether. Great find!

IluvATX · #**287** Posted **Aug 12, 2017, 12:50 AM**

Maybe they can rotate the library AND put it on top of the substation.

Flatiron · #**288** Posted **Aug 13, 2017, 1:35 PM**

I like that the main entrance opens to a pedestrian/bike trail rather than a parking lot.

Jdawgboy · #**289** Posted **Aug 13, 2017, 10:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Flatiron

I like that the main entrance opens to a pedestrian/bike trail rather than a parking lot.

Whether they remove the power station or not they should at least move the power lines running to the station underground. That view would be much nicer without the lines. Sure let's have a lovely outdoor plaza with high voltage power lines running through....

the Genral · #**290** Posted **Aug 13, 2017, 10:31 PM**

I like how the tension wires on the bridge mimic the high voltage wires.

drummer · #**291** Posted **Aug 14, 2017, 1:35 AM**

Wouldn't one be able to call this aesthetic "industrial"....?

The ATX · #**292** Posted **Aug 21, 2017, 12:00 AM**

Here come the books!

Austin Public Library at Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/austinpubliclibrary/

drummer · #**293** Posted **Aug 21, 2017, 12:54 AM**

Nice!

Bestie1001 · #**294** Posted **Sep 2, 2017, 6:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

Here come the books!

Austin Public Library at Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/austinpubliclibrary/

My eyes are formed to heart shapes now. They have a lot. I'm sure that y'all have there all the Texas legends of the all the places here in TX.

KevinFromTexas · #**295** Posted **Sep 15, 2017, 6:18 PM**

The Faulk Library is closing today at 6 pm.

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/...i7XU79TdCzXGP/

Armybrat · #**296** Posted **Sep 16, 2017, 6:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

The Faulk Library is closing today at 6 pm.

http://www.statesman.com/news/local/...i7XU79TdCzXGP/

Being a former APL employee at the Howson Branch on Exposition (1962-66), guess I'll have to go check out the new digs sometime.

Bestie1001 · #**297** Posted **Sep 17, 2017, 10:56 PM**

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I'm willing to bet that cars will still be here in 100 years. I'll have my kids kids kids pick up the money on anyone wanting to take that bet. I don't see why this location is any worse/better as far as transit goes, transit can change routes. I think the location is an excellent location being very central to other things besides the library - I can envision it being a nice place to meet and being a focal point for the community. That is if there is anyone left that can actually read.

I agree to this if any in Austin that change. Then it would be probably for the best of the place. For more reliable and high-tech place for people to meet.

JACKinBeantown · #**298** Posted **Sep 18, 2017, 12:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

Here come the books!

Austin Public Library at Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/austinpubliclibrary/

I did that exact job in L.A. in 1993 when the Central Library reopened after being renovated due to a fire in 1986. It's a beautiful building. If you're ever in downtown Los Angeles, I highly recommend stepping inside for a few minutes to check it out.

ivanwolf · #**299** Posted **Sep 22, 2017, 3:51 PM**

I wonder if the homeless population that hangs around Faulk will migrate to the new location? Or will they increase at Faulk now that there may not be people calling the police on them. Be interesting to see what they do and how the residents near the new one react to the potential increase of homeless people.

Jdawgboy · #**300** Posted **Sep 22, 2017, 7:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by ivanwolf

I wonder if the homeless population that hangs around Faulk will migrate to the new location? Or will they increase at Faulk now that there may not be people calling the police on them. Be interesting to see what they do and how the residents near the new one react to the potential increase of homeless people.

This is just a guess trying to look at it impartially so doesn't necessarily mean I agree nor disagree, but considering the amount of money the city has put into transforming that entire area plus all of the residential not least the Independent being nearly next door, a large homeless presence will likely not be tolerated. There's families with children that already live in the area with more moving in. It will also draw people from around the city including tourists. There will soon be a hotel on the other side of the creek. The city will clamp down on loitering especially at night.