AUSTIN | Projects & Construction II

[Mongo]

Here is the info from the neighborhood assoc.:

The property is located on the northwest corner of Woodland and I-35, is a 2 acre tract with 120 trees (including heritage trees) and is zoned GR (general retail). The heritage trees are NOT protected because the site plan was originally approved before the Heritage Tree Ordinance was in place. The owners of the property, Reagan Signs, have requested it be changed to CS (commercial services) so they can build a sign manufacturing facility there. The site plan was rejected so Reagan changed it to show the use as printing and publishing, much like what you might expect at a Kinko’s and under this guise the plan was approved by the city. Time passed and the site plan expired but Reagan got a site plan extension approved. Reagan Signs stores and uses hazardous chemicals at its current location and will require heavy traffic from 18-wheelers to pick up and deliver products, this would be their new location for all those current activities.

http://www.srccatx.org/2012/03/11/srcc-general-membership-meeting-minutes-03062012/

[Jdawgboy]

I know that intersection well but I always figured the northwest corner could not be developed because it looks like a flood prone lot next to a creek that is just west of I-35. It is a lovely area and I would hate for anything like that to be built there. Im not a huge fan of NA's and the NIMBY leaning Planning Commission but in this case I totally agree.

[migol24]

Originally Posted by Jdawgboy

I know that intersection well but I always figured the northwest corner could not be developed because it looks like a flood prone lot next to a creek that is just west of I-35. It is a lovely area and I would hate for anything like that to be built there. Im not a huge fan of NA's and the NIMBY leaning Planning Commission but in this case I totally agree.

yeah, i'm pretty familiar with this area as well and i'm with you on this too.

[JoninATX]

New Zach Topfer Theatre renderings







http://www.zachtheatre.org/donate/topfer-theatre-images

[Austin1971]

Looks like the city is having some issues with the Trammell Crow proposal......Maybe they will re-open the bidding process. I'd like to see something taller for that site......


Vicky GarzaStaff Writer - Austin Business Journal

The Austin City Council announced Thursday that it will postpone a vote on the fate of the former Green Water Treatment Plant site downtown until April 26.

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2012/04/05/city-to-vote-on-water-plant-development.html

[Jdawgboy]

From what I have seen its due to workers rights issues as well as the council feels there is not enough affordable housing. There are some requirements that Trammell Crow has to meet before they will sign off on it. Vote was 7-0 to postpone.

[The ATX]

The City wants to make sure that Trammell Crow is on board with the plastic bag ban.

[nixcity]

I find it sad that the city backed out on paying for an underground parking garage.

[NYC_Longhorn]

What's this about construction saftey? Is Trammel Crow known for bad working conditions?

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by NYC_Longhorn

What's this about construction saftey? Is Trammel Crow known for bad working conditions?

That group is looking for attention, so they focus on large projects. They are also working with the F1 Track developers.

[LoneStarMike]

Random photos from Friday April 6, 2012. (I was in a hurry so they're not all that great.)

1. 1500 block of S. Lamar. This is where those Stoneridge Apartments (for low-income folks) had been. They were torn down and being redeveloped as luxury apartments.




2. Skyline shot from Lamar Square




3. Skyline shot from near Barton Springs Rd. & Dawson




4. W Hotel & Residences




5. 360 Condominiums




6. Zach Topfer Theatre




7. Skyline from 17th floor of Hyatt




8. Skyline from 17th floor of Hyatt




9. Skyline from 17th floor of Hyatt




10. Apartment Tower under construction at 3rd & Brazos




11. Apartment tower (left) and Hyatt Place (right) from the Convention Center parking garage




12. Apartment Tiower (left) and Hyatt Place (right) under construction. Taken from the Convention Center parking garage.




13. Work being done at 3rd & Colorado




14. Federal Courthouse from Republic Square




15. Federal Courthouse




16. Federal Courthouse




17. Cirrus Logic Building from Whole Foods terrace




18. Cirrus Logic Building from W. 6th




19. Cirrus Logic Building from W. 6th

[gardensoul]

Thanks for the visual update. Much appreciated.

[photoLith]

What's going on at 3rd and Colorado?

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by photoLith

What's going on at 3rd and Colorado?

On one corner is a Hyatt Place Hotel and on the other is an apartment tower.

[priller]

Nice photos, Mike. Thanks!

[JoninATX]

Originally Posted by Hill Country

On one corner is a Hyatt Place Hotel and on the other is an apartment tower.

The new hotel & apartment tower is on 3rd & Brazos. I believe they are resurfacing Colorado street.

[kingkirbythe....]

The federal courthouse is looking very sexy.

[BevoLJ]

Thanks for the photos Mike!

Zach is looking so much better than just a week ago. I had been a bit worried it was going to be just boring concrete.

[KevinFromTexas]

Originally Posted by JoninATX

The new hotel & apartment tower is on 3rd & Brazos. I believe they are resurfacing Colorado street.

Yep.

Thanks for the photos, Mike. I forgot about the Zach Scott Theatre construction.

[mars-man]

I'm thinking those interlocking blue tiles on Zach are for soundproofing, right? Would be awful to have a dramatic moment ruined by Lamar traffic noise.