Here’s a couple of signs, just doing some sign stuff over at 56 East Avenue. As far as the map’s concerned, this 1.12-acre site is one block removed from the Rainey Street District’s hustle and bustle, but it’s functionally a lot closer, a building sitting in the shadow of condo towers and riding the eastern edge of... ...
Taking a Closer Look at Downtown Austin’s New MetroRail Station
We’ve known for some time that changes were on the way for downtown Austin’s MetroRail station. Despite the fact that its existing platform on East Fourth Street opened more than seven years ago, it was always intended as a temporary solution, with a more permanent station to be built later. Thanks to a $22 million grant from the... ...
East Side Apartment Project Will Fit 7 Units Into a Tiny Plot, Tetris-Style
As Austin’s inevitable growth chugs along, one of the more interesting side effects of the city’s sky-high land values is a need for clever, compact architecture, in order to maximize the value of small and challenging pieces of property. These are scraps of land you wouldn’t necessarily, as a developer, choose to build upon if... ...
Developer Alliance Residential Eyes Apartments in Knox-Henderson
National multifamily developer Alliance Residential Company is in the early stages of proposing a residential midrise tower project in the Knox-Henderson District. The Dallas office for Alliance did not respond to a request for comment, but according to a filing with the city’s Department of Development Services, the company is seeking a new sub-district within the... ...
Mixed-Use Development Planned in North Loop’s Grittiest Corner
North Loop’s a great neighborhood, but it’s not particularly dense. The eastern boundary of the region, which is generally agreed to end around Airport Boulevard, is known for its interesting restaurants and such, but as you go north towards East Koenig Lane (also known as Texas State Highway Spur 69), the attractions dry up a little. North... ...