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
Whitely Paper Warehouse Under Contract
The Statesman is reporting that Riverside Resources has contracted to purchase the Whitely Paper site in downtown Austin’s Railyard district. You might recall 21c Museum Residences was planned for the half-block that fronts 3rd Street, between Brazos and San Jacinto Streets. [Read more…] about Whitely Paper Warehouse Under Contract
Another Rainey Street Bar Pops Up – AGORA
1/2/2013: We just heard a rumor from a reliable source that Agora is closed for good and owners are planning to sell. We’ll continue to update as we have new information.
A new bar/lounge (guess) called “Agora” is readying their new space at 84 East Avenue in Downtown Austin’s Rainey Street neighborhood. This is just few steps down from East Avenue Lounge (aka Rainey Manor). Picture of Agora and updated Rainey Street Map after the jump.
I also noticed some groundwork being done at [Read more…] about Another Rainey Street Bar Pops Up – AGORA