AUSTIN | Project Updates Thread Part II - Page 441

The ATX · #**8801** Posted **Apr 2, 2024, 4:56 PM**

FWIW, the Statesman quoted a UT Rep about the on campus residential project who stated it would be a "mid-rise".

Lobotomizer · #**8802** Posted **Apr 2, 2024, 5:30 PM**

I expect 1,000 bed dorm to pretty massive. I don't see anyway it's not a highrise according to the definition used on SSP (12 floors and/or 150 feet).

I certainly don't expect anything over 400 feet, though.

foreverrushing31 · #**8803** Posted **Apr 2, 2024, 5:41 PM**

I know that the Drag side of Guad has a pretty low height maximum - is it the same on the UT side? With Duren being five floors and 588 beds it might be 10 for 1000 depending on how the floorplans are set up.

The ATX · #**8804** Posted **Apr 2, 2024, 10:14 PM**

UT can build whatever they want on State land. The site has a large footprint, and there probably won't be any parking levels. 1K beds can easily fit in a "mid-rise". I'm guessing four beds per unit on average?

ILUVSAT · #**8805** Posted **Apr 3, 2024, 7:43 PM**

Has anyone else noticed the full-on (non-mobile), 150'+, luffing crane building a single family residence in Tarrytown (off Scenic Drive between River Rd. and Scenic Hills Dr.)?

Unfortunately, I was unable to snap a picture of it.

I was in Austin last weekend and I was surprised to see one building a home.

The ATX · #**8806** Posted **Apr 3, 2024, 8:53 PM**

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Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

Has anyone else noticed the full-on (non-mobile), 150'+, luffing crane building a single family residence in Tarrytown (off Scenic Drive between River Rd. and Scenic Hills Dr.)?

Unfortunately, I was unable to snap a picture of it.

I was in Austin last weekend and I was surprised to see one building a home.

I noticed that too. Pretty unusual. Google did a recent drive by, and it's visible on Street View:

wwmiv · #**8807** Posted **Apr 3, 2024, 9:03 PM**

Those lots have steep grades and my guess is the design cantilevers the living space over an outdoor space below it toward the river (thus requiring steel beam construction).

drummer · #**8808** Posted **Apr 3, 2024, 9:31 PM**

Between the grade, the trees, and the powerlines right at the street, it seems like that may have been the only option anyway - especially if steel beams are involved. Expensive home construction, but it's Tarrytown, so...

paul78701 · #**8809** Posted **Apr 15, 2024, 12:46 AM**

More apartments proposed near Barton Springs Road and Zilker Park:
https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/n...roperties.html

Urbannizer · #**8810** Posted **Apr 15, 2024, 10:48 PM**

Duncan Park

Now open.

https://x.com/marshallgeyer/status/1...KAMHVCgfx518rg

bobbywest87 · #**8811** Posted **Apr 18, 2024, 2:17 PM**

And just like that it's been another 8 weeks. Here's the latest update. Thanks to everyone (especially Gillynova, Urbannizer, resansom, Mopacs, and many others) for the photo updates for reference.

I took 700 River off since it's been topped-out for awhile. Travis is now topped out and 415 Colorado is getting close. By next update I would imagine 415 and ATX Tower will be topped out, and Modern will be close. I still need to revise the Travis diagram, but I haven't had any time to devote to it.

resansom · #**8812** Posted **Apr 18, 2024, 2:22 PM**

Thanks, I love these updates. The Paseo looks like it got in 1 floor/week this time.

Reminds me of the old song: "these are the good old days" - I can't imagine that there will ever be another time when so much is being built or is coming to fruition all at the same time.

gillynova · #**8813** Posted **Apr 18, 2024, 3:22 PM**

Thank you Bobby! I always look forward to these. Seriously appreciate it and means a lot to all of us for your dedicated on these posts

GoldenBoot · #**8814** Posted **Apr 18, 2024, 4:51 PM**

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Interesting to think about...based on this diagram, where Waterline currently stands, they still need to add the equivalent of a completed Modern Austin to reach its proposed height.

gillynova · #**8815** Posted **Apr 18, 2024, 7:32 PM**

^ interesting take. I'm eager to see the peak from Waterline from all viewpoints of Austin. I try to picture it now but it will be a different beast for sure

bobbywest87 · #**8816** Posted **Yesterday, 3:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by resansom

Thanks, I love these updates. The Paseo looks like it got in 1 floor/week this time.

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Originally Posted by gillynova

Thank you Bobby! I always look forward to these. Seriously appreciate it and means a lot to all of us for your dedicated on these posts

I'm happy there are others out there as obsessed with skylines and skyscrapers as I am.