AUSTIN | Project Updates Thread Part II - Page 7

the Genral · #1 Posted **Feb 4, 2014, 4:03 AM**

Those canyon and density shots are amazing. We are definitely filling in some gaps.

lzppjb · #2 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 3:04 AM**

TheCruiser

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got to see the master plans this week for everything between Lamar & San Antonio and 3rd & the river. Holy shit. If you thought Austin has grown up too much in the last couple of years and you don't recognize the downtown anymore---and I'm not getting into a political/commercial growth discussion right now----but fucking A----lube up your taint 'cause you ain't gonna fucking believe this. And what's more---the bitch is all but funded.

Oh how I wish he could be more detailed. His hints make my epeen excited.

wwmiv · #3 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 3:22 AM**

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TheCruiser

Oh how I wish he could be more detailed. His hints make my epeen excited.

When was that quote from?

lzppjb · #4 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 4:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by wwmiv

When was that quote from?

Today.

wwmiv · #5 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 4:29 AM**

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Today.

From where? What thread?

lzppjb · #6 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 4:46 AM**

My thread on shaggybevo.com

http://www.shaggybevo.com/board/show...rojects/page17

the Genral · #7 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 4:54 AM**

[QUOTE=lzppjb;6438949]TheCruiser

Oh how I wish he could be more detailed. His hints make

If this is already public info, then why don't we know what he's spewing on about?

lzppjb · #8 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 5:07 AM**

Well, he was the one that knew about Magellan before any news site did. So that's where I got my faith in him.

And don't read that much into his language. It's the Shag. That's how everyone talks.

I didn't read his quote to mean he saw something new. I do think he probably saw the plans for the Energy Control Tower and the rest of GWTP or something. Who was it on this site that said there would be an announcement about ECC soon?

ahealy · #9 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 6:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by lzppjb

Well, he was the one that knew about Magellan before any news site did. So that's where I got my faith in him.

And don't read that much into his language. It's the Shag. That's how everyone talks.

I didn't read his quote to mean he saw something new. I do think he probably saw the plans for the Energy Control Tower and the rest of GWTP or something. Who was it on this site that said there would be an announcement about ECC soon?

which I know a lil about....it's supposed to be really really good looking. That's all I can say.

austin242 · #10 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 12:51 PM**

Lamar and San antonio. I wonder if that is the street or if that could be San antonio the city which leads me to lonestar rail. I saw an advertisement for Lonestar rail on the side of a bus just last week. I thought it was odd since it doesn't exist yet.

bigdogc · #11 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 6:21 PM**

It appears early construction crew has started working on a project behind Rainey st. You can see in the back of the photo, the crew is on East avenue. I believe this is the Kimpton Hotel, but not sure.

GoldenBoot · #12 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 10:01 PM**

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which I know a lil about....it's supposed to be really really good looking. That's all I can say.

Geez. Your such a tease!

Constructive Ventures is still developing this site, correct?

lzppjb · #13 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 5:17 AM**

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If this is already public info, then why don't we know what he's spewing on about?

Maybe he works with the City? I don't know.

Maybe you're right about him. But we'll see soon enough. I enjoy his posts. I don't lose sleep over them or anything, so it's all in good fun.

JoninATX · #14 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 3:53 AM**

I wonder what will the old Library will be after they build the new one? Visioning affordable apartments.

the Genral · #15 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 4:00 AM**

I think the cruiser is full of shit.

lzppjb · #16 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 4:25 AM**

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I think the cruiser is full of shit.

I don't think he is.

You just don't trust him because he's a Longhorn.

JoninATX · #17 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 4:51 AM**

From the quote he made over on Shaggy Bevo, he sounds like he got a virtual tour of what the area will look like. I'll be all hyped up if I saw there plans as well.

kingkirbythe.... · #18 Posted **Feb 6, 2014, 5:17 AM**

I love how the Marriott makes the two old two story buildings look so tiny. Almost like toys.

the Genral · #19 Posted **Feb 7, 2014, 2:20 AM**

The emphasis on going vertical hinges in part on the wisdom of the past two mayors who wanted to reduce urban sprawl, and add 20k plus residents to downtown. By relaxing dated building codes of past short sighted mayors and city members, our skyline was able to showcase taller buildings, and continues to add more. The demand is actually there in all facets, residential, hotels, business. I think its pretty cool that people from all over the US are wondering the same thing as plaid shirts from Utah, but I wonder if all the people on the outside looking at us realize that the majority of us who live here are equally if not more amazed at what's happening in Austin right now. Not surprised, but amazed. In my 30 years here, we went fron 36th largest city to 11th. In a few short years, we will have a skyline worthy of that stat. I can't wait to see us in 5 years...

wwmiv · #20 Posted **Feb 7, 2014, 2:30 AM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

The emphasis on going vertical hinges in part on the wisdom of the past two mayors who wanted to reduce urban sprawl, and add 20k plus residents to downtown. By relaxing dated building codes of past short sighted mayors and city members, our skyline was able to showcase taller buildings, and continues to add more. The demand is actually there in all facets, residential, hotels, business. I think its pretty cool that people from all over the US are wondering the same thing as plaid shirts from Utah, but I wonder if all the people on the outside looking at us realize that the majority of us who live here are equally if not more amazed at what's happening in Austin right now. Not surprised, but amazed. In my 30 years here, we went fron 36th largest city to 11th. In a few short years, we will have a skyline worthy of that stat. I can't wait to see us in 5 years...

We're still only the 35th largest metro area, but that's probably up from 50th or 60th largest 30 years ago.