We’ve got some momentum on this: improving last-mile and recreational transit by installing bike share hubs throughout Austin’s urban core. DAB readers know this is something I’ve been passionate about for years. The idea has the attention of multiple Austin City Council members. Take five seconds and **VOTE NOW**!
Archives for 2011
Seaholm Website Updated With New Renderings
Update: Seaholm will have condos for sale
The latest aerial perspective rendering of Downtown Austin’s Seaholm redevelopment hints at a 27 story building. Admittedly, this has been off my radar for a little while. The project design has gone through multiple iterations but is still expected to host residential condos for sale in addition to a hotel and retail. I’m pretty enamored with the latest design. It shows a variety of uses, building heights, and a great park-like lawn. [Read more…] about Seaholm Website Updated With New Renderings
Where Are You Going?
In the latest draft of possible urban- and light-rail alignments, we generally see the same routes we’ve been looking at for the past year. Alas, it’s important to understand that rail will not simply be delivered, it will evolve over decades to serve more and more people. The Statesman has a nice graphic that shows the heart of the system being envisioned. [Read more…] about Where Are You Going?
Play Me, I’m Yours: Pfluger Bridge
Downtown Austin resident, Jay Drayer, shares this pic of a piano on the Pfluger Bridge. No doubt this is a Play Me I’m Yours install. Very cool! [Read more…] about Play Me, I’m Yours: Pfluger Bridge
ABJ Profiles Jude Galligan
Thanks to the ABJ’s Jacob Dirr for considering me for this week’s “Journal Profile.” It’s a light hearted Q&A, and we really didn’t get into real estate. Instead, you’ll learn a few things about me, such as my 2001 foray into producing a compilation album for upcoming Austin musicians. [Read more…] about ABJ Profiles Jude Galligan