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drummer · #**221** Posted **Feb 18, 2016, 12:44 AM**

While we're on the subject of the Whole Foods building, I still have hope that someday they can do something better with that parking lot. Given that there's a parking garage directly under it, they'd have to reinforce it significantly to do anything vertical, but a park/plaza would be cool. Even a spot for food trucks or permanent food stalls would be cool. I know this wouldn't happen any time soon, but I can dream.

Back to Shoal Creek...I do think that stairs aren't necessarily the natural enemy to an urban environment if done well (the problem is that they're so often not done well). I think this one has turned out better than my previous impression on it.

Syndic · #**222** Posted **Feb 18, 2016, 3:50 AM**

You're absolutely right. Whole Foods is an abomination.

And floodplain issues (or non-issues) aside, I really don't get how divorcing a building from the surrounding sidewalk makes it even remotely more interesting. In reality, it will probably make it somewhere that nobody ever goes (unless they have to).

_Matt · #**223** Posted **Feb 18, 2016, 6:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Syndic

You're absolutely right. Whole Foods is an abomination.

And floodplain issues (or non-issues) aside, I really don't get how divorcing a building from the surrounding sidewalk makes it even remotely more interesting. In reality, it will probably make it somewhere that nobody ever goes (unless they have to).

I think we all agree to some degree, but their approach really doesn't look bad and they have a good reason to elevate. At least we're not getting this:

wwmiv · #**224** Posted **Feb 18, 2016, 6:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by _Matt

I think we all agree to some degree, but their approach really doesn't look bad and they have a good reason to elevate. At least we're not getting this:

Right? It's open space and has very few obstructive walls and tries its hardest to work within its context.

drummer · #**225** Posted **Feb 19, 2016, 1:42 AM**

^ Now that's a fortress. I can almost picture soldiers manning their posts there.

The ATX · #**226** Posted **Feb 21, 2016, 12:07 AM**

The crane is going up today.

Webcam:
http://webcampub.multivista.com/inde...9-44C58C659B7B

There was also a crawler crane on the Homewood Suites hotel site yesterday. There are no underground levels, so that crane may be going up as well. But I can't confirm that yet.

AustinGoesVertical · #**227** Posted **Feb 21, 2016, 8:12 PM**

The crane was installed yesterday. I don't know about you guys, but I'm getting a little concerned about the underlying water issues at this site. It looks like it's getting worse, and I wonder how much of a delay this will cause. Maybe the city will just get a brand new public municipal pool instead of an office building.

drummer · #**228** Posted **Feb 22, 2016, 12:49 AM**

It's certainly deep enough for a pool...

I'm sure they've got a solution for it, but it'll be interesting to see how it's resolved.

Jdawgboy · #**229** Posted **Feb 22, 2016, 11:59 PM**

I'm trying to think of any other buildings that have had a similar problem DT but I can't think of any.

The water table must poke up in that area cause it's like they hit a spring or something. Its not like there haven't been any other buildings built along Shoal in fact it's the opposite. Several buildings have gone up but I don't remember if they had anything similar. They didn't have a problem with the Fairmont dig and it's next to Waller.

The ATX · #**230** Posted **Feb 23, 2016, 12:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jdawgboy

I'm trying to think of any other buildings that have had a similar problem DT but I can't think of any.

The water table must poke up in that area cause it's like they hit a spring or something. Its not like there haven't been any other buildings built along Shoal in fact it's the opposite. Several buildings have gone up but I don't remember if they had anything similar. They didn't have a problem with the Fairmont dig and it's next to Waller.

That's a good point about the Fairmont and Waller. Maybe the Waller tunnel made a difference?

KevinFromTexas · #**231** Posted **Feb 23, 2016, 12:33 AM**

I think I remember that Ashton had water problems since they had to dig down about 60 feet for the parking garage.

H2O · #**232** Posted **Feb 23, 2016, 12:07 PM**

The library had extensive dewatering going on until the foundation was completed. Same with City Hall. The last three examples are due to their proximity to the lake, but the same conditions can occur further upstream.

ivanwolf · #**233** Posted **Mar 1, 2016, 5:13 PM**

3/1/16

Tower crane up in the background to the left.

The ATX · #**234** Posted **Mar 6, 2016, 12:39 AM**

It looks like they solved their water problem. From their webcam:

drummer · #**235** Posted **Mar 6, 2016, 7:52 AM**

^ Nice! Thanks for sharing.

Urbannizer · #**236** Posted **May 30, 2016, 1:33 PM**

Via webcam:

drummer · #**237** Posted **May 31, 2016, 3:06 AM**

^ That webcam has a great view of the corner of the neighboring building.

Flatiron · #**238** Posted **Sep 25, 2016, 2:10 AM**

This one is above ground:

9/24/16

The ATX · #**239** Posted **Sep 25, 2016, 3:58 AM**

Mmm...tower cranes.

KevinFromTexas · #**240** Posted **Sep 25, 2016, 5:11 AM**

5 tower cranes working on three new buildings.

You can see all or part of 8 buildings in that photo.

Only one of those buildings existed more than 10 years ago (Austin City Lofts 2004).