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downtown austin: Downtown Austin Seaholm Powerplant redevelopment takes big step forward - 11/21/08 04:10 PM
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

 
by Downtown Austin Realtor Jude Galligan, originally posted at Downtown Austin
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downtown austin: ‘Rural Density’ - Is this the beginning? - 11/18/08 02:29 PM
One of several designs for Brad Kittel's Tiny Texas House
I think many downtown residents, musicians, artists, and anyone searching for something off the beaten path will appreciate this. Brad Kittel constructs and sells period-style dwellings — dubbed Tiny Texas Houses because they range from 100 to 500 square feet — as an answer to sprawling mansions and the myriad forms of exorbitance that come with them. (source: Statesman).   Prices range from $40-90k.
Brad uses mostly reclaimed materials included siding, flooring, windows, hardware, and fixtures.  You can see photos of his workshop on his website.  The period-style dwellings are, in … (0 comments)

downtown austin: Patagonia store is a welcome addition to Downtown Austin - 11/17/08 03:22 PM
originally posted at Downtown Austin Blog Patagonia is a welcome addition to Downtown Austin
This past weekend, Downtown Austin’s newest retailer, Patagonia, officially opened its doors.  Located at 316 Congress Ave (map), Patagonia is a milestone in the revitalization of Congress Ave by bringing 7,000 square feet of outdoor clothing that Austinites seem to love.  I make an effort to support businesses that make Downtown a better neighborhood.  So, even though you might be spending less this holiday season, you should consider making the effort to spend that money at local small businesses and businesses that are revitalizing downtown.
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downtown austin: the most interesting presentation on parking in the history of the world. - 11/16/08 03:45 PM
originally posted at Downtown Austin Blog photo courtesy of www.shipmentoffail.com The most interesting presentation about parking in the history of the world (pdf).
(Okay, this is about parking so it’s dry as your grandmothers turkey.  But, in the world of parking, this is a home run presentation.  I’ve heard from DANA board members that Patrick Siegman, the guy who wrote the presentation, is an amazing speaker on the topic of parking and new urbanism.)
I’ll help out… below are three major reforms that could be applied to Downtown Austin parking.
1. Charge fair-market prices for curb parking 2. Spend the resulting … (2 comments)

downtown austin: Downtown Austin By The Numbers: How many dwellings? - 11/14/08 08:49 AM
originally posted at Downtown Austin Blog



This is the first in a series of three articles aimed at uncovering the number of residences in Downtown Austin. So, how many dwellings are there? This seems like a simple question, doesn't it? I've never been able to get a satisfying answer - one that doesn't try to determine the number of residents using a multiplier, is not rounded up or down, and that clearly indicates what is currently being lived or ready for occupancy (not under construction).

You may ask, "why don't you just search Google?" Well, I did. … (0 comments)

 
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