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The ATX · #**401** Posted **May 16, 2019, 1:38 PM**

Site Prep has started on this SoCo project:

http://looplink.natl.cbre.us/xNet/Lo...RID=0&IP=false

the Genral · #**402** Posted **May 17, 2019, 12:44 AM**

Hahahaha, South Congress Books...that will pay the rent

The ATX · #**403** Posted **May 17, 2019, 1:22 AM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

Hahahaha, South Congress Books...that will pay the rent

That's a real place (not part of project rendering) that has been there for a while. But yeah, I keep waiting for it to close - just like I do for every new 2nd St. District store that opens.

StoOgE · #**404** Posted **May 17, 2019, 9:39 AM**

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Originally Posted by The ATX

That's a real place (not part of project rendering) that has been there for a while. But yeah, I keep waiting for it to close - just like I do for every new 2nd St. District store that opens.

I mean, they are doing well enough to have paid for a pretty famous artists outdoor instillation. Which will I guess have to move since this building will cover it up.

KevinFromTexas · #**405** Posted **May 17, 2019, 7:11 PM**

I don't remember ever seeing this posted. Anyone know anything about it?

https://patrickburnham.com/work/proj...-media-center/

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SXSW: Austin Media Center

The premise of this project is to create a dedicated space for the South By Southwest Festival (SxSW) that will be hybrid in use, multifaceted, and expressive of a new era of digital media. Situated on South Congress Avenue in Austin, TX, the building encompasses a range of galleries, performance halls, and work spaces.

fall 2011

https://patrickburnham.com/work/proj...-media-center/

KevinFromTexas · #**406** Posted **May 17, 2019, 8:53 PM**

This is for 8103 South Congress. It's replacing a self storage facility.

https://www.statesman.com/news/20190...ury-apartments
Rapidly changing South Austin gets more luxury apartments

This is the site plan for another project at 8200 South Congress right next to it.
https://abc.austintexas.gov/web/perm...ertyrsn=831236

kingkirbythe.... · #**407** Posted **May 18, 2019, 2:40 PM**

Build it!

Jdawgboy · #**408** Posted **May 18, 2019, 2:49 PM**

They just built their HQ which has performing and creative space. Was this an earlier rendition or is an additional project?

It's old if its 2011, likely won't happen.

austin242 · #**409** Posted **May 19, 2019, 11:30 PM**

That's next to St Vincent de Paul's. Lake flato just designed a new building that just completed construction there.

Urbannizer · #**410** Posted **May 20, 2019, 6:36 PM**

1115 Barton Springs

Breaking ground soon - 74 units, 8 floors

urbancore · #**411** Posted **May 20, 2019, 7:31 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urbannizer

115 Barton Springs

Breaking ground soon - 74 units, 8 floors

wow, its senior living now?

gillynova · #**412** Posted **May 20, 2019, 11:11 PM**

A nice mid-rise in the area kinda "extends" the skyline a bit imo. Adds another crane too lol

futures · #**413** Posted **May 21, 2019, 2:11 AM**

I assume they mean 1155 not 115? If so, that property has been turning dirt for a while now.

But it's SENIOR living? LOL what in the world?

Syndic · #**414** Posted **May 21, 2019, 3:05 AM**

Old people need urban places to live, too. There's nothing more inconvenient for a senior than the suburbs are rural living. They might not be able to drive anymore so public transportation and being surrounded by goods and services is ideal.

Jdawgboy · #**415** Posted **May 21, 2019, 3:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by Syndic

Old people need urban places to live, too. There's nothing more inconvenient for a senior than the suburbs are rural living. They might not be able to drive anymore so public transportation and being surrounded by goods and services is ideal.

Agreed on all points. I see nothing wrong with senior living at this location.

drummer · #**416** Posted **May 21, 2019, 1:33 PM**

Also agreed. Many more benefits for them. If they're walking around and active still, they're only going to help with local stores, restaurants, etc., as well.

Sigaven · #**417** Posted **May 21, 2019, 5:39 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jdawgboy

Agreed on all points. I see nothing wrong with senior living at this location.

I think they deserve it. What a view they will have!

KevinFromTexas · #**418** Posted **May 21, 2019, 7:00 PM**

I think it's a smart move. They're going after a market that hasn't really been explored all that much so far, and I also think it'll make the Nimbys blink.

drummer · #**419** Posted **May 22, 2019, 1:44 AM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

...and I also think it'll make the Nimbys blink.

Plus who is going to go full-combat against the elderly?!

The ATX · #**420** Posted **May 22, 2019, 3:09 AM**

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Plus who is going to go full-combat against the elderly?!

The original Huston project (One Two East) was a huge senior project. But those NIMBYs went after it. And it was planned as an "affordable" senior living project. The City Council also stopped caring about affordable apartments and senior living close to downtown in regards to that project.