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Seaholm Website Updated With New Renderings

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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

Brazos Place

800 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701

Brazos Place was originally built in 1948 as the 14 story Commodore Perry Hotel. In 1984 the building was converted into offices and renamed One Commodore Plaza. It’s rebirth into 72 residential condominiums was complete in 2008. The location of Brazos Place is unique in that sits between the Texas State Capitol, 6th Street Entertainment District, and Congress Ave. Prices have ranged from 250s to 1.5MM.At the base of the condominium a massive lobby welcomes guests. There is a 24 hour concierge and valet parking. While not true lofts, the architecture includes stylized elements such as exposed duct work and concrete floors.

Brazos Place Condos’ HOA rules are exceptionally valuable to owners and investors by permitting lease terms as short as one-month in duration. This flexibility is very unique compared to most downtown Austin high rises which require leases to be at least 6-12 months long. This flexibility enables owners to host corporate/executive rentals.

Lobby of Brazos Place condos

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Waller Creek Bike Tour

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Photo by downtown Austin resident, Ken Cobb
Photo by downtown Austin resident, Ken Cobb

Thanks to Dale Glover, Austin Parks Foundation board member and downtown Austin resident for sharing this…

Waller Creek Bike Tour
Saturday, August 1st @ 10:00 am
Starting at the Mexican American Cultural Center Plaza (600 River Street)

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“The Waller Creek master planning process is well underway. This is an effort to redesign the currently underutilized downtown creek into a premier community space — a potential venue for strolling, jogging, biking, dining, shopping, music, break-dancing, balloon-animal-making, capoeira demonstrations, competitive toenail-painting, and a host of other activities. The master planning process will help us decide what kind of space we want and what kind of activities we want to promote to activate the space. However, a key issue shaping the decisions is the facts on the ground — the condition of the creek and the creekside amenities today. Hop on your bike and join us for a two-wheeled exploration of the opportunities and constraints for this future community hub. We’ll be joined by experts and participants in the Waller Creek master planning process, including:

• Council Member Chris Riley
• Jeb Boyt of the Waller Creek Citizen’s Advisory Committee and Austin Metro Trails & Greenways
• Jana McCann of ROMA Design Group
• James Moody of The Mohawk and the Austin Live Music Task Force
• Shawn Shillington, the Urban Development Editor for Austinist.com

And more! The tour will end at 11:45 with snacks and conversation at Crown and Anchor (29th and San Jacinto).”

-Jude

Downtown Austin Alliance Is Hiring

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Here is a great opportunity to live and work in downtown Austin!

“The Downtown Austin Alliance seeks a seasoned urban Arts & Parks Director who can build on the Alliance’s partnerships to create a more exciting, creative and connected downtown through parks, open spaces, plazas, art institutions, public art, entertainment and the creative culture in the community. Download the job description here. Deadline for application is Friday, July 17, 2009 at 5:00p.m.”

-Jude