Downtown Austin

Downtown Austin Open Houses

Jude Galligan — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:29:28 +0000

Open houses in downtown Austin for Sunday, November 8th The great thing about downtown Austin open houses is that you can generally walk from building to building. Take a stroll downtown now that summer is over and the temperature is cooler. If you’re into adaptive reuses of older buildings, checkout DAB’s [...]

Fantastical Fun Fun Fun Fest

amber gugino — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:10:09 +0000

In honor of Fun Fun Fun Fest (this weekend at Waterloo Park), I thought I’d write a fun, fun, fun and fantastical story that incorporates some of the band names (with links to their Myspace pages or Website) that will be playing. Because word games are fun, and not at all nerdy. RATATAT!!! Was the sound [...]

Tax Credit For Buying A Condo

Jude Galligan — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:44:03 +0000

“it’s official” yada yada… lot’s of noise about this on the ‘tubes in recent weeks, but Obama has officially signed off on everything. I’ve yet to confirm if the FHA will continue to allow buyers to monetize this credit [on FHA approved condos] in order to use it as a down payment. If so, that [...]

This Week’s Chronicle Feast

Jude Galligan — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:24:19 +0000

This week’s Chronicle is packed with interesting articles. 1) Wells weighs in on downtownAustinfacts.com. 2) Katherine Gregor nearly writes a book comparing Austin’s efforts toward regional sustainability to Copenhagen’s embrace of sustainable mobility and bicycles. BTW, have you seen the BIXI system of shared bicycles? 3) Is a planetarium bound for Austin? Richard Garriott believes it’s [...]

Republic Square Park Improvements

Jude Galligan — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:58:02 +0000

One of downtown Austin's most cherished parks is Republic Square, located between 4th and 5th streets, just west of the Plaza Lofts.

Austonian Interior Photos

Jude Galligan — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:48:29 +0000

Exclusive photos of the first complete unit at the Austonian in downtown Austin.

Downtown Austin Photo Gallery

Jude Galligan — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:25:45 +0000

With a wide-angle lens, unmerited photographic hubris, and perfect weather including a moon dancing above downtown Austin’s skyline, the photos below were taken yesterday evening. Posted in Austin photos, images, downtown austin

Downtown Austin Open Houses

Jude Galligan — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:00:32 +0000

(Looking for this week’s open houses? You’ll find them here.) Open houses in downtown Austin for Sunday, November 1st The great thing about downtown Austin open houses is that you can generally walk from building to building. Take a stroll downtown now that summer is over and the temperature is cooler. If you’re [...]

Piranha Killer Sushi…fairly killer, akshully

amber gugino — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:09:56 +0000

I love sushi. However, I DON’T love spending a ridiculous amount of money on said beloved sushi. Enter Piranha Killer Sushi (beware, this is one of those websites with the music….), a sushi restaurant on 2nd & San Jacinto (right next to Max’s Wine Dive) with a nice vibe and a reasonably priced (for sushi) [...]

The Austonian: Views From 54th Floor

Jude Galligan — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:36:13 +0000

This was my third time [near] to the top of downtown Austin's Austonian tower, and this time I remembered my camera!

Downtown Austin Neighborhood Watch Training Session 10/29

Jude Galligan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:59:32 +0000

TRAINING SESSION: 6TH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH We have scheduled a training session with officer Carlisle and officer Ehrler who help coordinate the Austin neighborhood watch programs. The meeting will be held at the Alamo Drafthouse at the Rizt (320 E 6th Street) at 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 29. Complimentary drinks and light snacks will be [...]

Mayor Leffingwell’s State Of Downtown Austin Address

Jude Galligan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:58:44 +0000

The Mayor recognizes that growing Austin's downtown is not at odds with preserving Austin's character

City Hires Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Director

Jude Galligan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:27:42 +0000

According the City’s press release, Kevin Johns, was recently appointed to be “responsible for implementing economic programs that foster jobs and nurture Austin’s creative industries.” Judging by that title, Kevin’s role in the future of Austin could have big impact. What’s interesting to me is how much media coverage is given to how tall downtown [...]

Downtown Austin In Autumn Photo

Jude Galligan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:37:48 +0000

Posted in Austin photos, images, downtown austin

Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended

Jude Galligan — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:46:52 +0000

MSNBC is reporting that the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit, which had been scheduled to terminate at the end of November, will now be extended to April. MSNBC: Senators agree to extend homebuyer tax credit Posted in downtown austin