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The redevelopment of the Seaholm powerplant has just taken a big step forward. The City approved the tax increment financing zone to pay for new public utilities within the 7.8 acre site sandwiched between Cesar Chavez and 3rd Street.
TIFs work by applying the increase in ad valorem tax revenue within a defined zone to repay the debt used to build the public infrastructure.
Seaholm.info
ABJ article
Where: The Austonian
When: Tuesday, December 9th 5-8pm
What: The Austonian would like you to join them to celebrate – 28 of 56 stories are complete! [info pdf]
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!
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