I-35 is broken. If you use the highway frequently near downtown during peak hours, you’ll understand that this is less a matter of opinion, and more an invitation to explore just how much of its brokenness can be fixed through design alone. Urbanists, at least the optimistic ones, will tell you that the actual solution to... ...
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Find Your Green Thumb at These Dallas Nurseries
Nothing rings in spring quite like flowers and plants in bloom. Whether you’re looking to increase curb appeal, improve livability, or just add personality to your home, the metroplex is overflowing with local nurseries to help you with your spring projects — and many have been in business for decades, making them trusted resources for gardening in... ...
New Views of 31-Story Marriott Hotel Planned Downtown
We’ve known for some time that a new Marriott Hotel was on the way at the corner of Cesar Chavez and Trinity Streets near the Austin Convention Center, but it seems the project is finally moving forward in earnest, with demolition permits filed at the block and new renderings released at a recent city meeting.... ...
New Mixed-Use Tower Plan Heats Up East 11th & 12th Streets
Here’s a little surprise for your Friday: All of a sudden, the narrow strip of downtown between the Capitol building and I-35 is the most interesting part of the city, and it’s not even close. Well, from a development perspective, that is. We’re just as surprised as you, but the writing’s on the wall —... ...
2700 e 12th Street by Minguell-McQuary
We’re used to seeing modern design in East Austin, and those designs are often painted white. So, this home from Minguell-McQuary deserves extra-credit for going bold with the color. Property info. ...