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A mixed-use development is planned for the corner of South Lamar Boulevard and West Riverside Drive in Austin, previously home to a Taco Cabana. The project includes an eight-story building with a 107-room hotel, 25 luxury condominiums, retail and office space, and a restaurant. The development will have two buildings, an underground parking garage, and…
The 44 East project, a 570-foot tower planned for the corner of Cummings Street and East Avenue in Austin’s Rainey Street Historic District, is moving forward. The development will feature 322 condos and 3,527 square feet of retail space. The Austin Design Commission has recommended the project for inclusion in the city’s Downtown Density Bonus…
A proposed mixed-use development called Indigo Ridge South in eastern Cedar Park aims to bring up to 1,500 housing units, offices, retail, and light manufacturing to 97 acres near East Whitestone Boulevard and West Parmer Lane. The site, once planned for a Schlitterbahn waterpark, is now up for rezoning to allow general business and mixed-use…
A new 18-story hotel could soon rise on a downtown Austin parking lot at 17th and Lavaca streets. HRI Properties LLC has filed plans to develop a 214-room hotel at 1620-1624 Lavaca Street, near the Hampton Inn and El Mercado. The project cleared a key hurdle with the Austin Design Commission’s approval, allowing it to…
Brandywine Realty Trust plans to transform the Broadmoor campus in North Austin into a massive 66-acre mixed-use development, with parks, retail, restaurants, entertainment, offices, and apartments, all connected by urban trails and a light-rail system. The $6 million square-foot project aims to rival The Domain in scale and will help create a denser, transit-oriented urban…
Habitat for Humanity is developing a 50-unit affordable condo project in East Austin’s gentrifying 78702 ZIP code, near the Plaza Saltillo train station. This project aims to significantly increase affordable for-sale housing in the area, where there are currently very few such units. The project, which received a key zoning approval, benefits from a “super…
A 32-story office tower called 300 Colorado Office is being developed at Colorado and Third streets in downtown Austin by Riverside Resources, Ironwood Real Estate, and Cousins Properties. The tower will offer 390,000 square feet of space, including office, restaurant, and lobby areas, with 14 floors dedicated to parking. Parsley Energy has leased all office space, and…
Brandywine Realty Trust plans to redevelop the 66-acre IBM campus in North Austin into a high-density, mixed-use project. The company is seeking to rezone the site to allow for taller buildings and more development space. The rezoning is contingent on relocating a nearby Capital Metro train station to the site, a move Brandywine is willing…
The author reflects on their journey in Austin, Texas, where they moved in 2006 with their daughter. They recount their deepening connection to the city through its culture, landmarks, and real estate opportunities. Despite initial challenges in establishing themselves professionally, they found support from local figures in the real estate and business communities. Looking forward,…
The Center for Austin’s Future has launched its first cohort for the ATXelerator program, aimed at mentoring new civic leaders and encouraging private sector involvement in local governance. The inaugural class includes 25 individuals, representing each City Council district, with a focus on diversity. The program offers training in areas like transportation, land-use, and public…
The Center for Austin’s Future, a nonprofit aimed at developing future city leaders, has launched the ATXelerator program, modeled after startup accelerators. The program seeks to recruit, mentor, and support candidates for City Council with a focus on key issues like affordability, transportation, and growth. Led by Ward Tisdale, the center includes notable figures from…
Tim Hendricks, Senior Vice President at Cousins Properties in Austin, is a well-regarded figure in commercial real estate, known for his leadership in developing iconic projects like the Frost Bank Tower and Colorado Tower. With over 30 years of experience, Hendricks is praised for his passion, attention to detail, and deep community involvement. He helped…
