AUSTIN: Green Water Treatment Plant & Seaholm Power Plant Redevelopment Update Thread - Page 41

KevinFromTexas · #**801** Posted **Feb 27, 2014, 7:01 AM**

Well, there is Palmetto State Park near Luling.

IluvATX · #**802** Posted **Feb 27, 2014, 4:43 PM**

All this talk about trees is making me thirsty for some "green" water.

_Matt · #**803** Posted **Feb 28, 2014, 12:13 AM**

I'm a big fan of the palms. Sure, they're out of place alongside oaks or cedars, but in an urban environment, they look nice alongside tall buildings. They can fit in tight spots while providing vertical fill, something that oak and cedar cannot do.

The railroad trestle at 3rd street is great, but when urban rail connects to Seaholm, they'll probably have to upgrade or replace it. The shoal creek conservancy talks about the High Line comparison here. It's a nice concept and I would compare it to more of a pocket park than the High Line.

I hope third street remains pedestrian, I think it's important for the character of the area. Reducing vehicular navigability through an area isn't just a NIMBY attitude; it can help preserve character of a destination like the Seaholm complex for everybody.

Jdawgboy · #**804** Posted **Feb 28, 2014, 1:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by lzppjb

Yeah, I read it. Most I see now were planted by homeowners or developers. I was just wondering if anyone knew of places they naturally grow, like a specific creek.

You can find some Palmettos along the Barton Creek Greenbelt in the 360 through Mopac areas, They do naturally grow in pockets in this area and increase the further southeast you go. As Kevin Mentioned you can see a forest of them at Palmetto State Park.

Sabals at one time did have a natural presence in Central Texas, though I doubt there is any of the original old growth around today due to settlers clearing the land. Pretty much everything you see around the Austin area other than a few isolated and protected spots is secondary growth. Its a shame too, Eastern Travis County especially would have looked alot different and much more beautiful than it does today.

ahealy · #**805** Posted **Mar 2, 2014, 6:51 AM**

Here are some up close & personal shots I took of Seaholm on my ride today.

Boiler #9 + Grill is already kind of taking shape with the cut outs. I have a feeling it will be one of the best restaurants in Austin.

Green site dig already getting quite deep!

The Catherine is getting quite tall as well

OtherKevin · #**806** Posted **Mar 6, 2014, 6:43 PM**

Seaholm is now firing on all cylinders!

(click the image for a full size version)

After years of delay, it is exciting to watch everything unfold. Now, they just started work on the 2nd street bridge. In a few years, this part of downtown will be almost unrecognizable!

smith_atx · #**807** Posted **Mar 6, 2014, 7:13 PM**

Awesome pic! You can even see Bowie.

The ATX · #**808** Posted **Mar 6, 2014, 7:25 PM**

The amount of activity going on in that area is breathtaking for a construction nerd. I could stand there and watch it all day long. Imagine if the Energy Control Center development gets underway...Those of you living in 360 get an awesome show.

migol24 · #**809** Posted **Mar 6, 2014, 8:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

The amount of activity going on in that area is breathtaking for a construction nerd. I could stand there and watch it all day long. Imagine if the Energy Control Center development gets underway...Those of you living in 360 get an awesome show.

What's gonna go in the Energy Control Center?

MightyYoda · #**810** Posted **Mar 6, 2014, 8:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by migol24

What's gonna go in the Energy Control Center?

Originally condos, I imagine with the current condo market, it will probably stay that way.

The ATX · #**811** Posted **Mar 6, 2014, 8:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by migol24

What's gonna go in the Energy Control Center?

This was the pre-recession rendering. Ahealy recently hinted in another thread of an impending announcement:

the Genral · #**812** Posted **Mar 7, 2014, 5:01 AM**

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

This was the pre-recession rendering. Ahealy recently hinted in another thread of an impending announcement:

Hey Hill Country, welcome back. Where were you?

migol24 · #**813** Posted **Mar 7, 2014, 9:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by Hill Country

This was the pre-recession rendering. Ahealy recently hinted in another thread of an impending announcement:

ahhh... okay. That was my first guess but I wasn't entirely sure.

KevinFromTexas · #**814** Posted **Mar 8, 2014, 1:25 AM**

It's too bad about the substation. It would make a decent park. Shoal Creek frontage and adjacent to the library. And the view with all the surrounding towers would be sweet. I was going to say it would make a good concert venue with a future rail stop there, but I gotta wonder how well a concert venue and the library would mix.

ILUVSAT · #**815** Posted **Mar 8, 2014, 9:08 PM**

ahealy,

So...any more news on the ECC possible announcement?

ahealy · #**816** Posted **Mar 8, 2014, 11:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by ILUVSAT

ahealy,

So...any more news on the ECC possible announcement?

not at this time

ILUVSAT · #**817** Posted **Mar 9, 2014, 9:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

not at this time

Thanks. Do you work for Constructive Ventures?

The ATX · #**818** Posted **Mar 10, 2014, 1:25 PM**

Crappy camera phone picture from not too long ago. Rebar deliverered.

the Genral · #**819** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 12:10 AM**

This has the feel of going up Skyhouse fast. I'm predicting an impact on the skyline by the end of summer.

MightyYoda · #**820** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 3:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by the Genral

This has the feel of going up Skyhouse fast. I'm predicting an impact on the skyline by the end of summer.

I hope so, though I think the reason for them being at foundation level so fast is due to the area already being dug up then seeded with grass to prevent erosion. Still, digging often seems to take forever and they didn't mess around.