Austin | RiverSouth (425 Riverside) | 234 Feet | 15 Floors | Complete - Page 6

eskimo33 · #**101** Posted **Feb 7, 2019, 3:28 PM**

I walked by there this morning on my way to work and all the tables and chairs are still inside the restaurant.

KevinFromTexas · #**102** Posted **Feb 7, 2019, 7:28 PM**

I mean, it's a chain restaurant.

I remember the public outcry to this which was funny. I had to point out that Hooters is not a local restaurant (they're based in Atlanta) and they have over 430 locations worldwide. Granted, this was Austin's only beloved Hooters, but there's still one in San Marcos and Round Rock, and San Antonio still has 3, plus one in Selma.

The ATX · #**103** Posted **Feb 15, 2019, 6:17 AM**

The inside of the restaurant is being emptied. No demo fencing yet. The site has become a popular scooter drop off point. There is a new FAA filing for this project that states the building is 218'.

The ATX · #**104** Posted **Feb 16, 2019, 12:56 AM**

The site plan was finally approved and released today.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/perm...ertyrsn=664784

The ATX · #**105** Posted **Mar 4, 2019, 4:45 PM**

This may be as tall as 234' based on the east elevation on page 73 of the site plan linked to in previous post.

Echostatic · #**106** Posted **Mar 4, 2019, 10:26 PM**

That could make this a little more significant that I thought it was going to be. If this is visible over the Catherine from downtown, then it could create a nice "staircase affect" with the Hyatt in front... Just my thoughts

The ATX · #**107** Posted **Mar 10, 2019, 12:20 AM**

Towers states the demo was delayed but will happen next week along with the official groundbreaking.

Quote:

Though the demise of the Hooters at 425 Riverside Drive has experienced a slight delay, we now know that both the wing shop’s demolition and RiverSouth’s official groundbreaking will arrive next week at an event hosted by Stream on Wednesday, March 13. The building is still on track for completion in 2021.

https://austin.towers.net/central-au...nd-new-towers/

JoninATX · #**108** Posted **Mar 12, 2019, 10:30 PM**

ABJ stated that the loan for the project has been secured and will be built on spec.

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/n..._news_headline

The ATX · #**109** Posted **Mar 12, 2019, 11:20 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoninATX

ABJ stated that the loan for the project has been secured and will be built on spec.

https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/n..._news_headline

I drove by the site a this afternoon, and it was being fenced off for demo which is scheduled for tomorrow.

eskimo33 · #**110** Posted **Mar 13, 2019, 5:25 PM**

I walked by during lunch and saw that part of the East side of the restaurant was already demolished.

WesternSon · #**111** Posted **Mar 13, 2019, 5:40 PM**

They had a ceremony and started the demo at lunch today.

Max Tower · #**112** Posted **Mar 13, 2019, 7:28 PM**

Video: Austin's Hooters Hoots No More

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xccn0uE1j8

drummer · #**113** Posted **Mar 14, 2019, 7:12 AM**

That's good to see. Ready for that tower.

eskimo33 · #**114** Posted **Mar 16, 2019, 4:34 PM**

Than the home of fried pickles was no more...
http://eversnapapp.com/picture/23974016

The ATX · #**115** Posted **Mar 16, 2019, 8:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by eskimo33

Than the home of fried pickles was no more...
http://eversnapapp.com/picture/23974016

The second photo in the link is a night time shot of the remains of the Villas of Town Lake.

eskimo33 · #**116** Posted **Mar 18, 2019, 12:46 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by The ATX

The second photo in the link is a night time shot of the remains of the Villas of Town Lake.

Thanks ATX I was having a hard time placing the location of the night time picture (it was taken from the pool at the Hotel Van Zandt in case anyone was wondering). I am not sure how that picture slipped in there, but now I am glad that it did.

The ATX · #**117** Posted **Apr 10, 2019, 12:56 PM**

I updated the status to site prep. But it may be U/C. Only part of the site is being excavated, and last week it looked like they were forming columns and pouring cement. But it's hard to see beyond the fence when driving by.

eskimo33 · #**118** Posted **Apr 11, 2019, 5:51 PM**

eskimo33 · #**119** Posted **Apr 17, 2019, 5:38 PM**

They have started digging ...
https://imgur.com/a/HfvgHNV

We vs us · #**120** Posted **May 1, 2019, 6:59 PM**

Not sure if they have an FAA permit yet but I passed the site today and there're several mobile cranes on the lot. That's usually a pretty reliable preface to putting a tower crane up.