AUSTIN | Projects & Construction III - Page 341

superfishy · #**6801** Posted **Oct 26, 2023, 9:11 AM**

Long time lurker for no other reason than my first name is Austin lol.

Love the growth of this place and in my opinion is shaping up to be the best skyline in Texas.

AviationGuy · #**6802** Posted **Oct 27, 2023, 2:58 AM**

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Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

Yeah. The tax rate is basically the same citywide. It's when the property values skyrocket - so do taxes owed. However, I'd much rather pay a little more in property taxes than pay a state income tax.

The property taxes on these properties can be so high that the owner can't afford to keep the property, and has to sell. You have to have a high income or a lot of money in the bank to pay the really high property taxes.

KevinFromTexas · #**6803** Posted **Oct 27, 2023, 4:24 AM**

Fox7's tower cam in West Austin.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid...06266070869655

IluvATX · #**6804** Posted **Oct 27, 2023, 12:21 PM**

Looks a lot like Atlanta in that pic.

Dariusb · #**6805** Posted **Oct 28, 2023, 1:08 AM**

What a gorgeous shot!

ILUVSAT · #**6806** Posted **Oct 28, 2023, 4:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by AviationGuy

The property taxes on these properties can be so high that the owner can't afford to keep the property, and has to sell. You have to have a high income or a lot of money in the bank to pay the really high property taxes.

Yes. But, that is just one scenario. The issue is more complex than you laid out and it does have some remedies.

ILUVSAT · #**6807** Posted **Oct 28, 2023, 4:51 AM**

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Originally Posted by IluvATX

Looks a lot like Atlanta in that pic.

Well...it's a good start toward looking like Atlanta.

I really like ATL's skyline - with Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead all kind-of streaming together up the spine of the city.

IluvATX · #**6808** Posted **Oct 28, 2023, 12:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

Well...it's a good start toward looking like Atlanta.

I really like ATL's skyline - with Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead all kind-of streaming together up the spine of the city.

Me too. It’s very linear. Just need to swap the capitol and waterline so ATX has a supertall in midtown and the capitol in southeast downtown.

ILUVSAT · #**6809** Posted **Oct 28, 2023, 7:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by IluvATX

Me too. It’s very linear. Just need to swap the capitol and waterline so ATX has a supertall in midtown and the capitol in southeast downtown.

...and a couple of 500-footers and a 600-footer in West Campus (like Buckhead).

AviationGuy · #**6810** Posted **Oct 29, 2023, 12:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

Yes. But, that is just one scenario. The issue is more complex than you laid out and it does have some remedies.

Curious about what the remedies would be. I'm not doubting you...just hoping you'll explain.

clubtokyo · #**6811** Posted **Oct 30, 2023, 3:28 AM**

Wha?

clubtokyo · #**6812** Posted **Nov 4, 2023, 3:12 AM**

I do like ATL's skyline! So not a bad thing!

Urbannizer · #**6813** Posted **Nov 17, 2023, 3:59 AM**

Waterline

Modern Austin

Paseo

700 River

415 Colorado

ATX Tower

The Republic

colemonkee · #**6814** Posted **Nov 17, 2023, 1:03 PM**

Great update! We forget how much construction is ongoing in Austin. It's amazing.

drummer · #**6815** Posted **Nov 17, 2023, 2:15 PM**

Thanks for the photos!

clubtokyo · #**6816** Posted **Nov 17, 2023, 10:21 PM**

Thanks for the updates! So much construction!

Urbannizer · #**6817** Posted **Nov 28, 2023, 7:52 PM**

AC By Marriott (422 Congress)

https://www.merrittdevelopmentgroup....r-construction

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MDG is in the process of developing a 170MM AC by Marriott hotel at 5th and Congress streets in Downtown Austin, TX. Plans include a 340 room hotel with 2,800 SF of flexible meeting space and 36 stories. A prominent national operator will operate a 5,500 SF restaurant on the 1st and 2nd floors.

colemonkee · #**6818** Posted **Nov 29, 2023, 3:30 AM**

I love it simply for the fact that it doesn't have a ginormous parking podium.

clubtokyo · #**6819** Posted **Nov 30, 2023, 2:05 AM**

Yes I agree! Love the no parking podium look!

clubtokyo · #**6820** Posted **Nov 30, 2023, 4:04 AM**

Also hope it has a silver/blue glass!