AUSTIN | Project Updates Thread Part II

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by WestAustinite

That's for sure. There are some VERY deep pocketed individuals that live on Baylor Street right behind this site and they are not going to sit still for something more than 60-90' tall.

I know one in particular who is worth ~$100 million who will not like it.

[resansom]

Originally Posted by bobbywest87

Thank you, I never know for sure whether people like this kind of thing repeated so often.

I definitely appreciate the updates - please keep them coming!

It's interesting to me to the Travis appears to be so tall - I guess because of its location and the relatively flat appearance and mono-themed levels - and yet there are five buildings under construction that are even taller. We've definitely come a long way since the 400' plateau days...

[gillynova]

Thank you for the updates, bobbywest87! I'm glad to be of some help.

I noticed Paseo is REALLY shooting up. I hope Waterline and The Republic do the same as it's getting skinnier as it gets taller

[Urbannizer]

Originally Posted by Urbannizer

Former Nau's Enfield Drug faces mixed-use retail, residential future

Some opposition from homeowners but the neighborhood association is in full support:

https://services.austintexas.gov/edi....cfm?id=423913

https://services.austintexas.gov/edi....cfm?id=424115

[Geckos_Rule]

Originally Posted by gillynova

Thank you for the updates, bobbywest87! I'm glad to be of some help.

I noticed Paseo is REALLY shooting up. I hope Waterline and The Republic do the same as it's getting skinnier as it gets taller

I'm not surprised given the developer. IIRC, most all of LV Collective's work is student housing, especially in West Campus. I'd imagine they're used to dealing with getting things done quickly and on strict deadlines (e.g., in time for a new semester, etc.).

[beverett]

Originally Posted by chinchaaa

I would love to see Waterloo on South Congress.

Or on Second Street near ACL Live.

[gillynova]

Not sure where to post this but here's an updated demolition of the old arena

[drummer]

Sooo many concerts with horrible acoustics in that place. But still fun memories. Also glad to see the eyesore go.

[clubtokyo]

This always reminded me of a soviet building or something.... so glad to see it gone. It is plain ugly.

[migol24]

Had my high school graduation there. Austin is changing so much. Sad.



(I'm joking).

[SproutingTowers]

This weekend I drove my the Tesla factory and noticed the south side of the building is getting extended. Anyone know why?

[Green Country]

Originally Posted by SproutingTowers

This weekend I drove my the Tesla factory and noticed the south side of the building is getting extended. Anyone know why?

Is it this? https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/10/tesl...expansion.html

"January [2023] filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation reveal that Tesla plans to spend upward of $770 million on the construction of facilities there, including for battery cell testing and manufacturing, cathode and drive unit manufacturing, and a die shop, among other things."

[drummer]

I found these that show the progress:

• Video Link

• Video Link

[ATX2030]

Here's another video from Joe Tegtmeyer from 03/1/24. He flies 3 times a week and has documented the progress since the beginning. Good narration with lots of info.

https://youtu.be/GHyvHFboGfc

[drummer]

Originally Posted by ATX2030

Here's another video from Joe Tegtmeyer from 03/1/24. He flies 3 times a week and has documented the progress since the beginning. Good narration with lots of info.

https://youtu.be/GHyvHFboGfc

^^ This guy is awesome. I couldn't remember his name to search for him and came across the other one.

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by ATX2030

Here's another video from Joe Tegtmeyer from 03/1/24. He flies 3 times a week and has documented the progress since the beginning. Good narration with lots of info.

https://youtu.be/GHyvHFboGfc

He's great. He also occasionally heads down to SpaceX at Boca Chica as well as SpaceX and the Boring Co. sites in Bastrop for updates.

[sammyk]

Brad Sloan also flies GigaTexas, good videos from him as well. Different style than Joe or Jeff.

[ROCrot]

Originally Posted by Green Country

Is it this? https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/10/tesl...expansion.html

"January [2023] filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation reveal that Tesla plans to spend upward of $770 million on the construction of facilities there, including for battery cell testing and manufacturing, cathode and drive unit manufacturing, and a die shop, among other things."

Sadly, I watch Joe's videos 3X a week

The cathode building, die shop, and cell testing lab have been constructed for a long time now, and they are to the point where their interiors are being finished, while the pavement and asphalt around them are almost done. With that said, it is likely the building expansion to the south of the main building is additional room for vehicle manufacturing (maybe even the 3rd Gen [$25,000] model), a paint shop, and at the far end... offices, as they are adding HUGE panes of glass that weigh on the order of 12,000 lbs. each.

[Urbannizer]

On Downtown’s Doorstep, Demolitions Discreetly Denote Development

We don’t mean to brag or nuthin’, but we’re usually pretty good at knowing what’s going on around downtown, development-wise. It’s our job, more or less. So it’s a fun little change of pace when something big is going down and we have no idea why — finally, the thrill of the unknown! That’s the case this week over in Old West Austin near downtown, where a major demolition is now planned for a roughly 1.2-acre assembly of adjacent properties on the east side of Walsh Street between West Fifth and West Sixth Streets. This would entail the removal of three houses currently used as commercial space at 503, 505, and 507 Walsh Street; along with an office and warehouse building located at the corner of Walsh and West Sixth Street.

[N11ck_T]

Has there been any construction updates with the Four Seasons Lake Austin Private Residences? I haven't really seen anything about it in the past few months, other than some trails being caved in the forest, as seen from recent satellite pictures.
https://www.lakeaustinresidences.com/?gad_source=1