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DOWNTOWN AUSTIN ALLIANCE
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT THE RE-EMERGENCE SEEDS OPPORTUNITY Over the last decade, the southwestern corner of
tallest building and the tallest residential tower
downtown experienced a construction explosion.
west of the Mississippi. Meanwhile, in the southern
Its publicly owned master planned developments
and eastern portions of downtown, several
like Seaholm and Green Water produced new
additional projects are coming to the forefront.
investment in mixed-use high-rise buildings,
Now they are generating new density, new
streetscapes and public spaces. Other notable
amenities and the promise of new, authentic
projects included the award-winning Central
districts and complete neighborhoods that will
Library and The Independent, which is Austin’s
define downtown during the next decade.
A notable trend is emerging. The potential developments highlighted to the right in teal either have been announced, have plans on file with the city, or are under construction. They will rise above 420 feet and are known as super high-rise buildings. Downtown is already home to a handful of these towers, such as the Frost Bank Tower, the 360 Condominiums, the Austonian and The Independent. These tall buildings have reshaped Austin’s skyline, creating a new east-west orientation. And if the market allows, many more could be coming.
DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE PIPELINE STATUS
# OF PROJECTS
RESIDENTIAL UNITS
OFFICE SF
HOTEL ROOMS
Recently Completed
3
—
—
1,099
Under Construction
28
3,691
5,136,691
960
Proposed & In Planning
32
3,724
5,590,686
2,195
Source: Downtown Austin Alliance Emerging Projects Database, as of April 2021
