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Jean Claude Van Damme
I saw the trailer last time I visited the Drafthouse, and I must admit I was intrigued. Now, having just found this quote… “Van Damme? God Damn! This movie is AWESOME!” -Tim League, founder of Alamo Drafthouse I will be in attendance. That’s a strong endorsement.
BTW, most people don’t realize that the Alamo Ritz has two private balconies which seat up to 4 people per balcony. For more information and reservations, email Balcony@OriginalAlamo.com
Joshua Bingaman is an entrepreneur who really, truly, understands how to create a culture around his business. Click above image for more details. Quoting directly…
“So on Thursday, November 20th, everything we brew, bake, heat or fix at Progress will be FREE. Gratis. Complimentary (with our compliments, of course).
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“In return, all I ask is that you consider contributing whatever you can to Bread for the World and/or Capital Area Food Bank. Any amount (or no amount) is fine, whatever you’re comfortable with a penny, a buck, a hundred bucks- cash, credit, check or change Progress will take it and donate it all. And if you can’t or just don’t want to contribute, no worries—it’s certainly not a requirement (and nobody will look at you funny).”
You might have seen this article recently. It’s an interesting read. Filled with quotes and bold statements. You might have also seen my recent article about the actual number of dwellings in Downtown Austin. As your loyal Downtown Austin Realtor (plug!), I thought I would dissect this article and give you the scoop from the trenches of Downtown Austin Real Estate.
I’m going to cut/paste a handful of quotes from the article, and then explain if that quote is, generally speaking, true or false. Let’s begin…
“If people are waiting for the crash to come and for people to give away condos downtown, it’s not going to happen,” Spring developer, Perry Lorenz
Know the truth after the jump!
[Read more…] about Build or Bust? Fact or Fiction? Downtown Austin Condos
I think many downtown residents, musicians, artists, and anyone searching for something off the beaten path will appreciate this. Brad Kittel constructs and sells period-style dwellings — dubbed Tiny Texas Houses because they range from 100 to 500 square feet — as an answer to sprawling mansions and the myriad forms of exorbitance that come with them. (source: Statesman). Prices range from $40-90k.
Brad uses mostly reclaimed materials included siding, flooring, windows, hardware, and fixtures. You can see photos of his workshop on his website. The period-style dwellings are, in fact, modular and therefore could appeal to those already interested in the modular concepts of Rocio Romero or local firm KRDB’s Ma Modular.
This past weekend, Downtown Austin’s newest retailer, Patagonia, officially opened its doors. Located at 316 Congress Ave (map), Patagonia is a milestone in the revitalization of Congress Ave by bringing 7,000 square feet of outdoor clothing that Austinites seem to love. I make an effort to support businesses that make Downtown a better neighborhood. So, even though you might be spending less this holiday season, you should consider making the effort to spend that money at local small businesses and businesses that are revitalizing downtown.
According to the Statesman article, the store has shower facilities and bike accommodations for employees, supporting alternative commuting strategies and healthier lifestyles. Cool!
The DAA, and specifically Linda Asaf, need to be acknowledged here. They are working behind the scenes to help bring new retail, and new life, to Congress Ave. I am encouraged by property owners beginning to see the light, and investing in long term leases with credit tenants.