Countless developments have broken ground, made progress, and opened this year around Austin, and there are many more to come. With a skyline that is eternally evolving, it can be hard to stay well-informed about the latest construction—Below are details on just a few notable development projects that are in the works and set to be completed in the next few years.
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The Quincy
Rainey Street District continues to evolve from a place to go for nightlife to an increasingly more liveable street. This mixed-use development, called The Quincy, will feature three floors of office space, 19 floors of apartments and retail space with below-ground parking.
Location: Between Driskill Street and Davis Street
Type: Mixed-Use
Scope: 77,540 Sqft
Height: 30 stories
Completion: Estimated 2021
Block 185
Situated in the booming 2ND Street District near the architectural masterpiece that is the Austin Public Library, Block 185 will certainly be deemed another iconic building upon its completion. With a distinct shape channeling the design of a sailboat, the western side of the building will serve as a self-shading device to shield from the afternoon sun.
Location: 601 W 2nd St
Type: Office
Scope: 793,883 Sqft
Height: 35 Stories
Completion: 2022
405 Colorado
Deeming themselves a “new Austin icon”, 405 Colorado features an incredible design that will tower above the streets of Downtown Austin. The office building will be complete with cell boosters, a sky lounge cafe, locker rooms, bike lockers, and even concierge services.
Location: 405 Colorado St
Type: Office
Scope: 197,056 Sqft
Height: 25 Stories
Completion: Undetermined
6th X Guadalupe
The Independent currently holds the title of the tallest building in Austin, but 6th X Guadalupe plans on surpassing its height.
Location: 400 W 6th St
Type: Mixed-Use
Scope: 77,540 Sqft
Height: 66 stories
Completion Date: Undetermined
Hotel Zaza Austin
The funky Hotel ZaZa Austin will offer everything from their famed Magnificent Seven Suites and Concept Suites to an intricate speakeasy-style bar and enchanting hotel restaurant.
Location: 401 Guadalupe St
Type: Hotel + Residential
Height: 24 Stories
Completion: Fall/Winter 2019
305 South Congress
The 19-acre Austin American-Statesman lot is one of the largest infill projects to sit on the outskirts of downtown. The lot will be revamped into a mixed-use development including offices, homes, shops, trails, parks, and potentially a new hotel.
Location: 305 S Congress Ave
Type: Mixed-Use
Scope: 19 Acres, 3.5 Million Sqft of Development
Completion Date: Undetermined
Indeed Tower (Formerly Block 71)
This exciting development is one to follow, as it promises to bring new architectural design to the block of historic Claudia Taylor Johnson Hall and transform the area into a “private urban oasis.” The space will also feature a water wall, three areas of outdoor seating, retail space, and an indoor food hall and market.
Location: 200 W 6th St
Type: Mixed-Use
Scope: 683,000 Sqft
Height: 36 Stories
Completion: Estimated 2021
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