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[Geckos_Rule]

Originally Posted by clubtokyo

My favorite thing about Tokyo is all the department stores and shopping that is multilevel high rises on the first floors.

Completely agreed. I wouldn't say it was my favorite thing about tokyo (given the incredible food and coffee there), but I really loved seeing that. All of the buildings in Tokyo are incredibly efficient when it comes to incorporating retail, commercial space, and residential space into one.

On another note r/e: the miracle mile. Honestly, I'd think it would be congress too, given it's "clout" in the city. But, many of the retail stores that exist now have been closing anyways (see: brooks brothers, etc.). I'm almost tempted to say South Congress, but like ya'll have mentioned, the streets are very far apart, and it's still very car-centric. Maybe if the sidewalks were eventually expanded out to cover all of the street that's currently back-in parking. But I still think regardless of the street setup, that's still the most likely place near downtown to have the most retail spots...

Outside of that, I'd say the closest we have is 2nd street right now. But unfortunately, it seems like between the Convention Center and Shoal Creek, 2nd street is almost as developed as it will possibly be. So whatever's there now, is there. Not exactly much room for larger retail stores like a Nordstrom, etc., or even a "flagship" store for a given brand....

[Sigaven]

I don't think we even necessarily need a shopping street, but a shopping "district" downtown could be just as good. I think if the Statesman area/south shore is redeveloped correctly this could be a really successful area - even with some pedestrian-only streets reminiscent of the Domain.

[KevinFromTexas]

The rendering that was included for this in the Business Journal article for the BBVA Tower.


https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/n...ine#i/11564305

[78701]

Originally Posted by bigdogc

Maybe in 10 years brick and mortar will be completely dead. Did you ever think about that!!

I'll throw a prediction down here: in 10 years b&m will be thriving better than ever, barring a total economic collapse.

[urbancore]

Originally Posted by 78701

I'll throw a prediction down here: in 10 years b&m will be thriving better than ever, barring a total economic collapse.

Agreed. They said the same thing about movie theaters in the 80’s with the explosion of vhs. People still need shit to do, places to go.

[Geckos_Rule]

Originally Posted by 78701

I'll throw a prediction down here: in 10 years b&m will be thriving better than ever, barring a total economic collapse.

Agree. Even Amazon is opening B&M stores.

[The ATX]

The Demo permit is the 01/27 HLC meeting agenda.

http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=333514

[urbancore]

Hanover. Gettin it done.

[The ATX]

Originally Posted by urbancore

Hanover. Gettin it done.

They are the White Lodging of Apartment Towers.

[The ATX]

Hanover is moving right along - an excavation permit for Geo boring was filed today.

https://abc.austintexas.gov/public-s...rtyrsn=2019035

[KevinFromTexas]

Here is the backup file for the January 27 Historic Landmark Commission meeting.

No renderings or anything like that, but it does give a general description of the work and the history of the building.

http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=334507

Release the permit upon completion of a City of Austin Documentation Package, consisting
of photographs of all elevations, a dimensioned sketch plan, and a narrative history, for
archiving at the Austin History Center. The applicant plans to incorporate some elements of
the building into the new development, including the doorway arch and other aspects of the
original building, as part of the amenities of the proposed high-rise building to be constructed
on this site. While the building does not qualify as a historic landmark, it is appropriate to
commemorate its history through the documentation package and incorporation of significant
architectural features into the new construction for the site.

[The ATX]

Here's another backup file for the HLC with a new rendering and better quality renderings of what we have already seen.

http://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=334572

[We vs us]

That's an amazing parking screen. Looks pretty imposing, TBH.

[AustinGoesVertical]

This podium gives me federal courthouse vibes, with the texture, windows, and little offset jut outs. Obviously different color palette, but it’s cool. I like that it’s different. I’m still a fan of hiding some parking podiums with more distinction between base and the verticality and different programs of the building. Unless the idea is to hopefully reasonably convert glass-encased podiums to office levels as a contingency plan (difficult depending on ceiling height or how slanted they are) then I prefer designs like this.

Actually, the whole groundfloor level looks great with this one, considering it integrates some of the existing building. I’m looking forward to seeing even more detailed renderings of the upper portion.

[urbancore]

bring it boys!

[myBrain]

Love what I'm seeing of the tower portion's facade, this is exactly the kind of thing we need to break up the blue glass monotony.

[KevinFromTexas]

That looks promising, and I'm so glad to see something stealing some of the Hyatt Place's "thunder". Also, the upper portions of the tower, as hinted by this, isn't just another blue glass tower. I love the idea of some more stone.

[Sigaven]

I wonder if the light parts of the podium screen is glass. Kinda reminds me of the channel glass used by Holl at the Kansas City Art Museum.

[ahealy]

Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

That looks promising, and I'm so glad to see something stealing some of the Hyatt Place's "thunder". Also, the upper portions of the tower, as hinted by this, isn't just another blue glass tower. I love the idea of some more stone.

YES! YES! YES! Couldn't agree more! We've got some earthy tones coming through!

[The ATX]

The Demo was passed on consent.