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10 Things To Do in Austin This May

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10 Things To Do in Austin This May

May is a beautiful month to visit Austin, with sunny days and bearable Texas temperatures, it is the perfect time to explore all the city has to offer before the summer rush! Whether you’re a foodie, music lover, or outdoor enthusiast, there’s something for everyone in Austin this May. Here are some of the most exciting events and activities happening in Austin this month:

Pecan Street Festival (May 6-7): This free, family-friendly festival takes over historic Sixth Street for two days of live music, food vendors, and local artists selling their wares.

Hot Luck Festival (May 19-22): This food and music festival brings together some of the top chefs from around the country for four days of culinary delights and live music performances.

Austin Reggae Festival (May 27-29): This annual festival features three days of live reggae music, food vendors, and local craft beer.

Hiking and Biking Trails: With mild temperatures and beautiful scenery, May is a great time to explore Austin’s many hiking and biking trails. Some popular trails include the Barton Creek Greenbelt, Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail, and the Walnut Creek Trail.

Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater: This legendary music venue hosts a variety of concerts and events throughout May, featuring both local and national artists.

Austin FC Soccer Matches: May is the start of the MLS season, and Austin’s own soccer team, Austin FC, will be playing several home matches at Q2 Stadium. Catch a game and join the excitement of the city’s newest sports team.

Congress Avenue Bat Colony: Every evening from May to September, the Congress Avenue Bridge is home to the largest urban bat colony in North America. Watch as over 1.5 million bats emerge from under the bridge at sunset.

Austin Food and Wine Festival (May 27-29): This three-day festival celebrates Austin’s vibrant culinary scene with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and wine and cocktail seminars.

Art Galleries: Austin is home to a thriving art scene, with many galleries showcasing works from local artists. Some popular galleries to check out include the Blanton Museum of Art, The Contemporary Austin, and the Mexic-Arte Museum.

Texas State Capitol Tours: Take a guided tour of the Texas State Capitol building, a historic landmark and the largest state capitol building in the country. Learn about Texas history and the state’s legislative process.

These are just a few of the many exciting things to do in Austin in May 2023. With so much to see and do, there’s never been a better time to visit this vibrant city.

ATX Skyline Over The Years

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Austin’s Skyline Over The Years

Austin, Texas is rapidly growing and changing, and nowhere is this more evident than in the city’s skyline. In recent years, several new high-rise buildings have been constructed, transforming the skyline and bringing a new level of sophistication to the city.

The most notable buildings amongst the skyline include The Frost Tower, The Austonian, The Independent, and one of the most recent additions gaining fame, The Google tower. As the city of Austin continues to grow and expand, its skyline is also evolving at a rapid pace. Here are some of the upcoming developments under construction that will be coming soon to Downtown Austin.

Sixth and Guadalupe: A mixed-use development located at 400 W. 6th St. The 66-story building broke ground in the fourth quarter of 2019 and is expected to be delivered in 2023. 

415 Colorado Street: This property boasts an impressive 457,684 square feet of space, including 110,000 square feet of office space. The expected completion date is set for the 4th quarter of 2024.

Waterline: A mixed-use development located at 98 Red River St. in Austin, Texas. The impressive 2,300,000 square foot building includes 703,000 square feet of office space along with residential and hotel components. The 74-story tower will offer 240 hotel rooms and is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Modern: The Modern is an upcoming residential development located in the historic Rainey district at 610 Davis St. The 56-story building will offer 300 residences and is expected to be delivered in late 2024. The development is being led by Urbanspace, with Page serving as the architect.

As Austin continues to grow and change, it is clear that its skyline will continue to evolve. These new developments and buildings bring new energy to the city and help to solidify Austin’s status as a major player on the national and global stage. While the skyline may look different than it did just a few years ago, one thing remains constant: Austin’s unique blend of charm, culture, and innovation will continue to make it a beloved destination for years to come.

Spring In Austin

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SPRING IN AUSTIN

Spring is just around the corner in Austin, Texas, and the city is gearing up for some exciting events that will kick off the season in style. With its perfect mix of outdoor activities, music, and sporting events, Austin offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beautiful weather and create unforgettable memories. 

One of the biggest events that will take place in March is South by Southwest (SXSW), an annual festival that brings together the worlds of music, film, and interactive media. Every year thousands of people gather in the heart of Austin Texas to celebrate the convergence of the tech, film, and music industries with SXSW. The event features an eclectic range of conferences, film festival screenings, musical festival showcases, unique networking opportunities, world-class exhibitions, and much more. This year, SXSW will be a hybrid event, with both in-person and virtual programming, allowing audiences from all over the world to participate. From March 11-20, visitors can enjoy an incredible lineup of musicians, filmmakers, and innovators as they explore the latest trends and ideas in their fields. Whether you’re a music lover, a tech enthusiast, or a film buff, there’s something for everyone at SXSW. 

Another exciting event that’s coming up is what is possibly the last Dell Match Play golf tournament in Austin. This prestigious tournament attracts the best golfers in the world to compete in a match play format. Fans can watch the action up close at the beautiful Austin Country Club, located on the shores of Lake Austin. The tournament runs from March 24-28 and promises to be an unforgettable experience for golf fans and sports enthusiasts alike.

Urbanspace will be hosting our annual “Urbansips” party to celebrate all of the festivities with our clients, friends, and colleagues before the craze of Austin’s busy season sets in.

Of course, no visit to Austin would be complete without experiencing the city’s renowned food and music scenes. With a wide variety of restaurants, food trucks, and bars, visitors can savor the flavors of Austin’s diverse culinary landscape. And with live music venues like the Continental Club and the Broken Spoke, visitors can catch some of the best live performances in the country.

As the city emerges from winter, springtime in Austin is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Visitors can hike the trails of the Barton Creek Greenbelt, take a dip in Barton Springs Pool, or rent a paddle board and explore Lady Bird Lake. With its mild temperatures and beautiful scenery, Austin is the ideal destination for anyone looking to enjoy the great outdoors.

 

Waterloo Greenway Phase II

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Waterloo Greenway Phase II: Coming Soon

On January 18, 2023, the Waller Creek Local Government Corporation approved a contract for the construction of the second phase of Waterloo Greenway, The Confluence. The Confluence, formerly known as the Creek Delta, will be located at the south end of the 1.5-mile park system, Waterloo Greenway. The approved design calls for nearly 1,550 trees, 200,000 mature plants, and 10 acres of seed mixes to improve downtown air quality, improve creek health, and reduce the urban heat island effect, while also mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. Phase II will be at the epicenter of Austin culture, i.e Rainey Street.

Anticipating the surge of residents to come to the Historic District, construction of the Confluence will take place in the Spring of 2023 with an estimated duration of two to three years before its completion. After its completion, the 1.5-mile park system will connect Waterloo Greenway from 15th Street to Lady Bird Lake. The project’s design is focused on sustainability and resiliency. 

CEO of Waterloo Greenway, Jesus Aguirre, whose main goal is to “preserve our green spaces in one of the busiest and most rapidly growing areas of downtown Austin”. This exciting next phase is centered around nature and the connection of our urban community to the various historical and cultural destinations Austin has to offer. 

The project will be brought to life by Jay Reese Contractors. They have a conspicuous portfolio of several Austin projects, including the Pfluger Bridge, Boardwalk Trail at Lady Bird Lake, and 2nd Street Bridge.

 

Urbanspace Favs | Top 5 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

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Top 5 Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Photo Credit: Geraldines

It’s the season of love! Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so we’ve put together a few romantic date night ideas for those spending the day of love in the city of Austin. Check out Urbanspace’s Top 5 Valentines events.

 

Love Shack at Geraldines:  Love Shack includes two hours of food and beverage service from Geraldine’s menu, cozy seating (up to 6 guests), vinyl records, and games. You can purchase tickets here for your romantic evening at Geraldines! (605 Davis Street, Austin, TX 78701)

 

Drive-In Movie: Blue Starlite mini urban drive-in theater currently has three drive-in locations where you can spend your Valentine’s day with the most intimate, personal, one of a kind drive-in experience. You can purchase tickets here. (Multiple locations)

 

Helicopter Tour: A helicopter ride over the city of Austin at sunset? The definition of romantic! You can book a helicopter tour for you and your significant other here through HELO Austin. (10301 FM 969 Austin, TX 78724) 

 

Boat Ride of Lady Bird Lake: Spend your Valentine’s day cruising the lake in one of several vintage fiberglass boats that have been restored to their original jet-age beauty. You can book your unique experience here. (74 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78701)

 

Romantic Picnic: Have a luxury picnic set up for you and your special person at the location of your choice. All you have to do is pick a time and place and Posh Picnic’s will take care of the rest. This intimate idea is an easy and thoughtful date night. Book Posh Picnic here. (Multiple Locations)

 

The Modern Austin Residences | Development

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Kevin Burns Reveals New Details About Rainey Street Skyscraper, Including Name and Project Team

The tower formerly known as 9092 Rainey, which has been in the works for several years, officially has a new name and new project specifications.

 

The Modern Austin Residences will have 56 stories featuring 346 market-rate residences and 21 affordable housing units. Austin’s Urbanspace Real Estate + Interiors is developing the project.

The affordable housing units will be available to people earning 80% of median family income, which is $98,900 in the Austin metro. The market rate units will start in the $400,000 range for a one-bedroom unit. Three-bedroom units will go for $1.6 million and above.

These updates, provided by Urbanspace CEO Kevin Burns, come just a few months after Austin City Council approved a density bonus for the project, allowing the building to go higher than typically allowed. At the time, the tower was planned to be 51 stories high and to contain 400 total units.

Burns said some of the extra stories were added to improve the look of the crown of the building by hiding water cooling towers and other mechanical features. He said they ended up reducing the number of market rate residences but maintaining the same number of affordable ones.

Many have wondered about the fate of Container Bar, the popular bar made of shipping containers that sits on the project site. Burns said the bar will close just before crews break ground on The Modern, which is set for late March 2022.

However, Bridget Dunlap — who owns Container Bar as well as Clive Bar and Lustre Pearl — has signed on to run an entertainment space in the basement of the building.

“Container Bar had a good run, but I’m excited for what’s next,” Dunlap said in a statement. “This next concept will fill a niche that Austin is missing in the music/hospitality scene, and I’m glad to have the opportunity to stay in our spot.”

Nelsen Partners will be the design architect for the tower, Flintco will be the general contractor and Page will be the architect of record. Urbanspace will handle sales and interior design for the tower.

Sales are expected to begin at the start of next year. Burns said it will likely take two and a half years to complete construction. He projects they’ll finish in the second half of 2024.

Original plans for the tower included hotel space and permanent residences, but Covid-19 forced the developer to rethink the plan.

“The fact of the matter is what my company knows inside and out, backwards and forwards is high-rise condominiums,” Burns said. “So it allowed us to really focus on what we do best.”

Urbanspace has been tapped to sell the condos for other high-profile Austin towers, including The Independent, which has an onsite coffee and cocktail bar on the ground floor, similar to what is planned for The Modern. But The Modern Austin Residences represents Burns’ first foray into high-rise development.

Calls for denser housing within the city limits have grown louder amid the city of Austin’s persistent housing shortage. In June, the Austin Board of Realtors reported that the city had only 0.7 months of housing inventory on the market. That means if no new houses were listed, the city would be completely out of available housing in less than a month.

“We couldn’t beat the timing as far as the current market demands for products in Central Austin,” Burns said.

Rainey Street, in particular, has transformed considerably in recent the years. In the mid-2000s, the neighborhood received Central Business District zoning, making it easier to build big in what was once a residential area. The street is now known in large part for its bars, which largely occupy former single-family homes.

“Rainey street is evolving for families from all different walks of life, for those that want to ditch the car and be able to walk to everything,” Burns said. “I’m excited to see not just my project but the other projects that are going up in the area that are really going to create an incredible experience, not just for those that live there, but for the entire city.”

Article from: Austin Business Journal

 

Urbanspace Favs | Top 5 Ways To Wind Down Your Summer

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Top 5 Ways To Wind Down Your Summer

 

Photo From: MLS Soccer

 

With the end of summer approaching, we have a list of must-do ATX activities for August. Check out our Urbanspace Top 5 Ways to Wind Down Your Summer below!

 

Austin FC Home Games: Go cheer on Austin’s first professional soccer team, Austin FC! The team has four home games in August where they will play at the new Q2 Stadium. August 4th at 8:00pm the team will play Houston. August 18th at 8:00pm they will host Vancouver. Then on August 21st at 8:00pm they will play Portland. On August 29th at 7:00pm the team will play Dallas. You can purchase single-match tickets here. (10414 McKalla Pl, Austin, TX 78758) 

 

16th Annual Bat Fest: The biggest bat-viewing party of the year will be held on the Congress Avenue Bridge on August 28, 2021. Enjoy live music, local food and drink, a bat costume contest, children activities, and more than 50 arts and crafts vendors. The event will run from 4:00pm to 11:59pm. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 cash at the gate. Kids 8 and under are free with an adult. You can purchase tickets here. (100 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704)

 

Blues on the Green: Blues on the Green is back and will take place on August 10th and 11th at Zilker Park. Gather friends and family, pack a blanket, and enjoy the free concert series with performances by local artists. (2207 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX 78746)   

 

Donut Boat Rentals: Donut Boat rentals is exclusive to Lady Bird Lake and provides small groups an electric boat adventure. The Donut Boat’s unique design allows up to ten people to sit around a center table with a center post umbrella for shade. Never driven a boat? No problem, you’ll receive an orientation. Feel free to bring your own food and snacks, or choose from one of the plated options Capital Cruises offers from the Hyatt Regency Austin. Rental pricing is $100/hour with a 2 hour minimum for all reservations. (208 Barton Springs Road Austin, TX 78704)

 

Lake Travis Zipline Adventures: Enjoy the Austin Hill country with five thrilling Ziplines over Lake Travis! Includes all needed equipment, boat transportation, and bottled water. You can also enjoy access to their private lakefront property where you are able to swim, picnic, play beach games, or relax in hammocks. Reservations are required and can be made here. (14529 Pocohontas Trail, Leander, TX 78641) 

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