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May 26, 2016 Volume 21, No. 10 Southwest Austin’s Community Newspaper Since 1995
Changing the face of Oak Hill
Oak Hill’s new movie theater will have lobby dining and recliners.
by Ann Fowler OAK HILL - Oak Hill residents may soon have more shopping, eating and movie-going choices when a long-time shopping center gets a facelift to attract both customers and new tenants, while a new development is coming soon to Southwest Parkway. Circle Drive resident Oscar Erlanson said any shopping area that keeps him out of the ‘Y’ intersection is good. He said, “The plain and simple fact is, is that the ‘Y’ at Oak Hill is a traffic nightmare. If I don’t have to go through there, I don’t. If I can use an alternate route to get to where I need to go, I do.” He can reach either of these centers by using an alternate route. Several residents are hopeful to see Mexican cuisine at one or both locations. And Daloma Armentrout would like all shopping centers to keep larger vehicles in mind when designing parking. She implored, “Please provide for navigable parking—not killer speed bumps—and a turn-radius that will accommodate local large trucks and sedans.”
Stratus entertainment district and re-vamped ‘Y’ center project slated
Moviehouse & Eatery has been signed to anchor Lantana Place. The planned 10-screen theater features reserved recliner seating and food made from scratch. Lantana Place is a Stratus Properties, Inc. project, and will also include offices and retail at Southwest Parkway and William Cannon. Oak Hill Plaza The Oak Hill Plaza, the shopping center at the ‘Y’ that includes Jim’s Restaurant, Auto Zone and Wells
Part of the soon to be revitalized Oak Hill Plaza center at the ‘Y’.
Fargo Bank, will be revitalized courtesy of new management. BBD Commercial plans to renovate the See CHANGING on p. 5