Zilker Metropolitan Park turns 100 this year, and quite a few things have changed since 1917 when philanthropist Andrew Jackson Zilker donated the park’s land to the City of Austin. To commemorate the park’s centennial, we’ve picked out some historical photos of Zilker from the last hundred years and tried to match them as closely... ...
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Roundup: Development In Austin’s Urban Corehi
As Austin real estate development pushes the boundaries of the “urban core”, it’s necessary to acknowledge that some of the most promising work from our city’s biggest developers isn’t always going up within a stone’s throw of the Capitol. Despite some threats to vertical density on the east side of the highway, the writing’s on... ...
ManSlaughter District Development Bringing Authentic Austin Experience to South Austinhi
Brooklyn-based developer dwell///HAUS announced plans today to break ground on a large planned district at the corner of Manchaca Road and West Slaughter Lane. The development, which will be the first of the newly-dubbed ManSlaughter Historic District, will include The Leslie, a mixed-use structure containing 250 studio apartment units and SlaughterHaus HQ, a new restaurant ...
PSW Takes on High-Density Development in Bouldinhi
The Bouldin Creek neighborhood of South Austin has arguably secured a special place in the hearts of the principals at PSW Real Estate LLC. The company, known for its innovative infill single-family housing projects around the edges of the Central Business District, is like most parents — reluctant to name a favorite child. Ross Wilson, PSW’s president,... ...
Austin’s Indoor Ski Resort Might Not Be a Snow Job After All
Imagine my surprise when, while scrolling through the many projects seeking backers at last year’s Texas-China Investment Summit, I discovered that some crazy folks wanted to build America’s first indoor ski resort right here in Austin. I wasn’t super optimistic about this project last year, but I’ve been wrong many, many times before, so I figured a little... ...