The Tech Scene: Austin-area Tech Employers

April 1, 2021 by Emily Johnson

The Austin Tech Scene: Austin-area Tech Employers

Austin, Texas, has become one of the hottest relocation hotspots for tech talent during the pandemic. Ranked by the number of Austin employees, check out the top 10 tech employers with offices in the Austin Area.

The tech companies included provide some sort of proprietary technology that changes the way business is done. They include hardware and software makers, internet-based services, e-commerce companies, semiconductor corporations, manufacturers, biotech firms and artificial intelligence businesses, to mention just a few.

Information for the list is gathered from ABJ surveys, news coverage and company websites.

1. DELL TECHNOLOGIES

Address: One Dell Way, Round Rock, 78682
Brief Description: Dell Technologies helps organizations and individuals build their digital future and transform how they work, live and play with an innovative technology and services portfolio for the data era.
Sector: Hardware, software, IT, services
Number of Austin Employees: 13,000
Products & Services: IT products and services
Year Est. in Austin Area: 1984

2. APPLE INC.

Address: 12545 Riata Vista Cir., Austin, 78727
Brief Description: Apple Inc. (Nasdaq:AAPL) is an information technology company headquartered in Cupertino, Calif. that provides consumer electronics, software and services.
Sector: Hardware, software, services
Number of Austin Employees: 7,000
Products & Services: Mobile communication, computers, music players, related software/services, peripherals, third-party digital content and apps
Year Est. in Austin Area: 2004

3. IBM CORP.

Address: 11500 Burnet Rd., Austin, 78758
Brief Description: IBM Corp. focuses on the intersection of business insight and technological innovation through five business segments: cognitive solutions, global business services, tech services and cloud platforms, systems and global financing.
Sector: Hardware, software and IT
Number of Austin Employees: 6,000
Products & Services: IT infrastructure, services, consulting, hardware/software, microelectronics, research
Year Est. in Austin Area: 1967

4. ACCENTURE PLC

Address: 323 Congress Ave., Austin, 78701
Brief Description: Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security across more than 40 industries.
Sector: Technology consulting
Number of Austin Employees: 4,500
Products & Services: Professional services with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security; Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services
Year Est. in Austin Area: 1976

5. AMAZON.COM LLC

Address: 11501 Alterra Pkwy., Austin, 78758
Brief Description: Amazon.com LLC is an online retailer based in Seattle with distribution center in San Marcos and an office at the Domain.
Sector: E-commerce
Number of Austin Employees: 4,000
Products & Services: Online retailer with distribution center in San Marcos and an office at the Domain
Year Est. in Austin Area: 2015

5. NXP SEMICONDUCTORS

Address: 6501 W. William Cannon Dr., Austin, 78735
Brief Description: NXP is a semiconductor designer and manufacturer of smart chips for automotive, mobile, and the industrial IoT.
Sector: Semiconductor
Number of Austin Employees: 4,000
Products & Services: Semiconductor design and manufacturer of embedded processors, such as microcontrollers and digital networking processors
Year Est. in Austin Area: 1974

7. SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR LLC

Address: 12100 Samsung Blvd., Austin, 78754
Brief Description: Samsung Austin Semiconductor, a US-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., is one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world with more than 3,000 employees and 2.45 million square feet of floor space.
Sector: Semiconductor
Number of Austin Employees: 3,000
Products & Services: Broad semiconductor processors including mobile, graphic, consumer, networking/high performance computing, Internet of Things, RF and automotive
Year Est. in Austin Area: 1996

8. AT&T INC.

Address: 816 Congress Ave., Austin, 78701
Brief Description: AT&T is a modern media company headquartered in Dallas whose mission is to inspire human progress through the power of communication and entertainment.
Sector: Communications
Number of Austin Employees: 2,800
Products & Services: Advanced IP-based business services, wireless high-speed Internet access and voice service
Year Est. in Austin Area: 1881

8. INDEED

Address: 6433 Champion Grandview Way, Austin, 78750
Brief Description: More people find jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. Indeed is the #1 job site in the world (comScore, March 2018) and allows job seekers to search millions of jobs in more than 60 countries and 28 languages. For more information, visit indeed.com.
Sector: Internet, software
Number of Austin Employees: 2,800
Products & Services: Job search engine, job postings, job advertising, resume subscriptions, employer branding products, company pages, skills tests
Year Est. in Austin Area: 2004

10. APPLIED MATERIALS INC.

Address: 9700 E. Hwy. 290, Austin, 78724
Brief Description: Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.
Sector: Tech manufacturing
Number of Austin Employees: 2,510
Products & Services: Materials engineering for the semiconductor, advanced display and adjacent industries
Year Est. in Austin Area: 1992

Urbanspace Favs | Easter Brunch 2021 ATX Dining Guide

May 24, 2021March 31, 2021 by Emily Johnson

Easter Brunch 2021: ATX Dining Guide

Photo from: Abarestaurants.com — *Photo from: Jeffreys of Austin*

If you’re looking to celebrate Easter out of the house this year, Austin has a ton of great options to choose from. Check out these Urbanspace Favs for some delicious food and continue to support local this holiday weekend!

Jeffrey’s: Treat yourself to a 4-course brunch on Easter Sunday. The special occasion menu highlights include foie gras, wood-fired lamb chops, spring pea and new potato salad and a dobos torte. Reservations available from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on April 4. (1204 west lynn st, 78703)

Olive & June: Enjoy Easter brunch on the picturesque patio at Olive & June. Their special holiday menu features deviled eggs, a brioche cinnamon roll, eggs benedict, Tuscan home fries and a classic carrot cake. (3411 glenview ave, 78703)

South Congress Cafe: South Congress Cafe is serving up all of your brunch favorites this Easter Sunday! Enjoy tunes from an onsite DJ from 12-3 p.m. while sipping on your favorite cocktail or mimosa before ordering a delicious entree, like the shortrib hash or carrot cake French toast. (1600 south congress avenue, 78704)

Fleming’s: Itching to go out? Dress in your Easter best end enjoy a decadent 3-course meal, featuring a hand-cut filet mignon paired with crab stuffed shrimp or lobster tail scampi. Open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday. (320 east 2nd st, 78701)

Juniper: Juniper will host brunch on Easter Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Arrive hungry to enjoy their prix-fixe menu that includes fresh pastries, some classic Juniper dishes and fun Italian brunch items, like breakfast lasagna. (2400 east cesar chavez, 78702)

Urbanspace Favs | Top 5 Breweries in ATX

May 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Emily Johnson

Urbanspace’s Top 5 Breweries in ATX

Photo from: Eater Austin — *Photo From: Eater Austin*

Austin is full of craft beer, and the city’s expansive brewery scene offers plenty of opportunity to get your drink on. With St. Patrick’s day coming up on Wednesday, March 17th, what better way to celebrate than with a beer in hand. Check out the list below for Urbanspace’s fav ATX breweries to hit up.

Hi Sign Brewing: Hi Sign Brewing is just a stone’s throw from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Their shaded outdoor space has picnic tables and hammocks that are made for watching the planes flying overhead. While this is one of Austin’s newer breweries, Hi Sign has grown their lineup of core beers into an expansive menu that continues to offer more unique variants on classic styles. (1201 bastrop hwy, 78742)

Zilker Brewing Company and Taproom: This industrial taproom showcases every aspect of their brewing process. What makes Zilker Brewing different from breweries is that they have seltzer here, and Spicy Boys Chicken is parked out front with their Asian-inspired fried chicken wings. (1701 e. 6th st, 78702)

The ABGB: Austin Beer Garden and Brewery, just off South Lamar, has literally everything you could want in a brewpub. And that’s exactly why they continue to win awards that acknowledge them as one of the best brewpubs in the country. Here you’re treated to spectacular live music on a stage that beautifully shows off the brewing equipment. Order some of the delicious pizza and salad to pair with The ABGB’s numerous award-winning beers. (1305 w oltorf st, 78704)

Austin Beerworks: The iconic can-only brewery hosts tasting hours, as well as pint nights, with the brewery’s Can-tina truck on site. The taproom serves from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 12 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 to 10 p.m. on Sunday. (3001 industrial terrace, 78758)

Lazarus Brewing Company: Lazarus Brewing Company is right in the middle of East Austin’s popular Sixth Street district, but you’ll be able to spot the brewery by its bright teal exterior. Lazarus Brewing is constantly experimenting and brewing the most-underrepresented styles of beer. You might hear that often, but really, this is a brewery that will make you excited about craft beer. Lazarus opens early every morning for coffee and breakfast tacos and stays open late for craft beer and more tacos. (1902 e 6th st, 78702)

Urbanspace Favs | Valentine’s Day 2021 ATX Takeout Guide

May 24, 2021February 2, 2021 by Emily Johnson

Valentine’s Day 2021: ATX Takeout Guide

While Valentine’s Day has always been an excuse for a fancy dinner and night out on the town, this year in the midst of a pandemic people are encouraged to order in and stay home. Luckily, Austin’s list of restaurants offering takeout remains abundant allowing us all to enjoy the luxury of 5 star restaurant cuisine from our own homes. From American to Mediterranean, Urbanspace has got you covered on the top Valentine’s Day meals in Austin this year.

34th Street Cafe: The American restaurant is offering two prix fixe menus that come with a bottle of rosé. The four-course meal with smoked beef tenderloin is $135 and the five-course one with hot smoked salmon is $120, both for two people. (1005 w 34th st, 78705)

Aba: The Austin location of the Chicago restaurant is offering two-person to-go dinners. There are options to add on wine, cocktails, dishes for children, and even a plant from local shop Tropic of Capricorn. The price is $119.95 for two people. (1011 south congress avenue, 78704)

Dai Due: The butcher shop/restaurant is putting together four-course single-serving meals for Valentine’s Day. There’s a wild game package and a vegetarian-friendly one, plus options to add the cookie box and bottles of wine. The wild game package for one person is $82; vegetable package for one person is $72. (2406 manor road, 78722)

The Carillon: The campus restaurant is offering a four-course meal, featuring breads (including a ciabatta or baguette from Easy Tiger), spreads, salads, entrees, and desserts. $140 for two people. (1900 university avenue, 78705)

Salt & Time: The butcher shop put together a bunch of meal kits (with two different two-person prix fixe meal with steaks) and raw meat specials. Steak prix meals are $200 or $225 for the dry-aged option; meats per pound and other goods range from $10 to $20. (1912 east seventh street, 78702)

Urbanspace Favs | Top 5 ATX Happy Hours

May 24, 2021January 8, 2021 by Emily Johnson

Top 5 ATX Happy Hours

Austin’s best happy hours make it easy to unwind after work or enjoy a drink with friends before dinner. Check out the list below for Urbanspace’s favorite ATX happy hours to attend.

Codependent Cocktails + Coffee: Seaholm District’s hottest new hangout spot and the Brain Child of our very own Kevin Burns and Merrill Alley, Codependent is a conceptual coffee and cocktail bar inspired by Italian luxury, aperitivo culture and the belief that beautiful design should be enjoyed by all. Enjoy a charcuterie board alongside a glass of wine or rotating cocktail on the patio Monday-Friday from 4-6PM. Happy hour includes $10 rotating cocktails, $5 off wine-by-the-glass, $5 off charcuterie boards, and 5 bites for $5. (301 west ave #110, 78701)

Jeffrey’s: Want to try Jeffrey’s, but not up for dropping the serious serious bucks required? The happy hour menu features half-off appetizers and $2 off drinks at the bar. It runs all night on Monday, and then from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. (1204 west lynn, 78703)

North Italia: The Italian restaurant chain’s happy hour includes half-off wine bottles and $10 pizzas from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (500 w 2nd st. #120, 78701)

La Condesa: All cocktails are half-off during the Mexican restaurant’s happy hour, which runs from 5 to 7 p.m. on the weekdays. Plus there are marked-down snacks like quesadillas, nachos, and tacos al pastor. It’s available in the bar area of the downtown restaurant. (400a w 2nd st, 78701)

Better Half Coffee & Cocktails: The West 5th Street cafe’s happy hour features excellent $5 cheeseburgers, $3 cans of beer, and $5 glasses of sangria from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Then there’s a late night happy hour with $5 draft cocktails and $2 Pearl beers, from 9 p.m. until close Tuesday through Sunday too. (406 walsh st, 78703)

Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy

January 7, 2021 by Emily Johnson

Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Space Strategy

Shoal Creek conservancy is excited to announce their draft public space strategy that envisions the potential future of the district on their Cypress & Shoal Public Space Strategy community engagement headquarters. Input on transforming Cypress & Shoal Creek is highly valued by the conservancy, who will be accepting input from the public until January 31st. Below you can view the public outreach summary from 2020, as well as detailed information on each of the five project areas, including: a summary of existing conditions and public input, imagery to illustrate proposed design concepts, and the Draft Public Space Strategy for the area. Please visit the Cypress & Shoal Creek Public Strategy Page to leave your feedback.

PUBLIC OUTREACH SUMMARY: SPRING 2020

MARGARET MOSER PLAZA

congested plaza and street
confusing bike connection
not enough space for all uses
too many cars
no scooter parking

CONVERGENCE PLAZA

creek trail is poorly lit and feels unsafe
trash not cleaned regularly
blind crossings and hairpin turns are challenging for cyclists
could use more places to sit

MARKET PLAZA

confusing vehicular intersection
dangerous crosswalk
redundant drive streets
not enough bike parking
poor landscaping and maintenance
not enough shade

BOWIE STREET UNDERPASS

create safe connections for bikes and pedestrians
wider sidewalks
put vacant land to good use
deal with train noise

SHOAL CREEK TRAIL

widen the trail
create a safer trail
clean up trash and unsafe behavior
create passive seating areas

EXISTING BIKE & TRAIL ROUTES

CYPRESS & SHOAL CREEK: PROJECT AREAS

1. MARGARET MOSER PLAZA & 3RD STREET BRIDGES

Area of 3rd Street between the 360 Condos and Third + Shoal buildings, continuing over Shoal Creek via two renovated bridges.

MARGARET MOSER PLAZA & 3RD STREET BRIDGES: TODAY

PUBLIC FEEDBACK SUMMARY

congested plaza and street
confusing bike connection
not enough space for all uses
too many cars
no scooter parking

OPPORTUNITIES

streamline traffic for safety and convenience
create easier bike connections
restore historic railroad bridge for pedestrians
provide views of Lady Bird Lake
improve water quality of street stormwater runoff

CONSTRAINTS

city utilities spanning Shoal Creek
decaying railroad bridge
narrow commuter bridge
busy plaza
flood plain of shoal creek

MARGARET MOSER PLAZA & 3RD STREET BRIDGES: CONCEPTS

separated pedestrian and bike lanes across new bike/ped bridge
people-dominated plaza plaza specs where cars yield to pedestrian traffic
wider pedestrian bridge for bikes, scooters, pedestrians and pets
green streets with shade trees for health and comfort
clear directional signs
gateway element for district identity
restoration of the historic rail line
park space on old trestle bridge

MARGARET MOSER PLAZA & 3RD STREET BRIDGES: IN THE FUTURE

PLAZA GOALS

manage bikes, cars and people
improve safe crossings for all
narrow drive lanes and slow cars
improve and widen sidewalks
streamline the bike connection
incorporate sustainable design techniques

BRIDGE GOALS

new, wider commuter bridge
restore trestle bridge for public use and creek crossing
no impact to creek flood plain
provide a new, safe trail under bridges

KEY PLAN

2. CONVERGENCE PLAZA

Area between The Independent and the Austin Energy substation, at the convergence of 3rd Street and the Shoal Creek Trail.