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A rendering of the Waterline skyscraper, with the lake in the foreground.
Real Estate
A definitive ranking of the top five tallest buildings in Austin — for now
These five skyscrapers are the current tallest in the Capital City’s skyline.
May 23, 2023 03:23 PM
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London Gibson
Someone rides their bicycle across the Butterfly Bridge near the Central Library.
City
How does Austin rank on roadway safety?
Austin’s portion of I-35 is one of the most dangerous roadways in the state.
May 22, 2023
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Laura Figi
A modern living room overlooking the Hill country.
Real Estate
9 dream homes for sale in Austin
Mentally, we’re decorating one of these dream homes.
May 22, 2023
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Laura Figi
A rendering showing street-level rail cars moving through downtown.
City
Creating connected communities with Austin Transit Partnership’s Peter Mullan
We spoke with Peter Mullan, chief of architecture and urban design at Austin Transit Partnership, to fill us in on the next steps for Austin’s light rail system.
May 18, 2023
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Laura Figi
A view in front of Auditorium Shores at dusk with people in folding chairs.
City
Inside the Trail Conservancy’s Arts & Culture Plan
More art exhibits, artist residencies, and public spaces are en route to Austin’s green spaces.
May 12, 2023
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Laura Figi
Looking up to the sky, the image frames eight of the new, petal-shaped structures that make up the canopy at the Blanton Museum of Art. They're painted white and filled with little holes, giving the impression of a starry sky.
Culture
Inside the Blanton Museum of Art’s new $35 million grounds
After years of planning, the art museum is celebrating the grand opening of its new grounds this Saturday.
May 11, 2023
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London Gibson
On the left, a very grainy photo of the Texas Capitol in 1925. On the right, a modern, black-and-white photo of the Capitol building.
City
Austinites have been complaining about the city ‘losing its weird’ since 1884
Being a “boomtown” is not a new status for ATX.
May 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
A couple standing on the balcony at the Moody Center, with the Austin skyline in the background.
Real Estate
Envisioning Austin’s architectural future with Gensler Austin
We spoke with Kirsten Cessna and Todd Runkle, co-managing directors of the architecture firm behind some of Austin’s most iconic buildings.
May 3, 2023
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London Gibson
A close-up of a parking sign downtown
Government
Austin City Council to consider eliminating minimum parking requirements
Here’s what that could mean for the fabric of the urban landscape.
April 25, 2023
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London Gibson
The Texas Capitol as seen in the late 1800s, partially constructed. Most of the building is complete, save for the dome at the top.
History
A visual history of the Texas Capitol’s construction
Take a walk back in time with these old photos of Austin.
March 24, 2023
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London Gibson
A rendering of the station intersecting Guadalupe Street at Republic Square.
Development
What does the future of Project Connect look like?
The Austin Transit Partnership unveiled five updated plans to replace the Blue and Orange Lines.
March 23, 2023
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Laura Figi
An organic-looking 3D-printed home that is fully furnished.
Development
ICON’s Initiative 99 wants you to design its next project for under $99,000
Do you have what it takes to create the most innovative affordable home?
March 15, 2023
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Laura Figi
Rounded huts in the Marfa desert
Development
ICON to debut 3D-printed El Cosmico resort at SXSW 2023
The construction company is adding another project to to its roster.
March 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
A rendering of possible changes to I-35 and Riverside.
Government
Breaking down TxDOT’s I-35 expansion plans
Here’s what you need to know about the project in Central Austin.
February 20, 2023
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London Gibson
A rendering of the west Gate expansion
Travel and Outdoors
Austin airport reveals renderings for West Gate Expansion
Learn more about the airport’s upcoming expansions.
February 14, 2023
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London Gibson
Overlooking the grounds and mansion at the Commodore Perry Estate
History
Adapting Austin’s historic buildings with architect Paul Clayton
In a boomtown like Austin, maintaining history amid change is a delicate balance.
February 8, 2023
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline, reflected in the water of Lady Bird Lake
Development
New and coming-soon businesses to Austin
As Austin continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
February 2, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
ATX_Subway_terminal
Development
Next stop: checking in on Project Connect
The Red Line is officially complete — where does everything else stand?
January 30, 2023
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Laura Figi
A rendering of people sitting on the porch of a micro-home in Community First! Village.
Development
Community First! Village to expand by ~1,400 homes
Mark Odom Studio designed six micro-home concepts for the neighborhood.
January 27, 2023
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline, as seen from Lady Bird Lake
Government
What was Austin’s fastest-growing decade?
We’re digging into historical population growth trends in ATX.
January 23, 2023
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline, as seen at nighttime
Development
Our top five stories of 2022
From rooftop bars to an architectural behind the scenes, here are the stories our readers loved most this year.
December 22, 2022
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London Gibson
A photo of the Austin skyline with purple flowers in the foreground.
City
Austin’s Municipal Equality Index score
Why Austin scored 100 out of 100 in the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.
December 5, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A rendering of the new Zilker Park land bridge
Travel and Outdoors
11 major changes in Zilker Park’s new master plan
Expect new walking trails, added amenities, and a land bridge across Barton Springs Road.
November 18, 2022
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London Gibson
Kayakers on a sunny day at Lady Bird Lake.
Culture
Where is the average Austinite from?
More people were born and raised here than you’d think.
November 17, 2022
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Laura Figi
A rendering of Wilson Tower, with the Frost Tower in the foreground.
Development
Wilson Tower announced as next tallest skyscraper in Austin
The skyline-changer will surpass the previously announced Waterline tower by 13 ft.
November 14, 2022
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London Gibson
A rendering of the Wolf Ranch community from above.
Development
ICON’s new 3D-printed community has broken ground
The company has started taking reservations for the 100-home development.
November 11, 2022
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Laura Figi
The Austin skyline from afar, with grass in the foreground.
Development
Austin still ranks high in hottest real estate markets
The area has cooled a bit, but it remains one of the most desirable areas in the US.
October 28, 2022
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Laura Figi
The Austin skyline as seen from Lady Bird Lake, with pink sunset sky
Culture
Cost of living in Austin
We’ve broken down the cost of living in Austin, TX, comparing it to other states and the US national average.
October 19, 2022
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London Gibson
ATXtoday City Editors London and Figi
Events
ATXtoday’s birthday: A year in review
The ATXtoday team has been bringing you the positive, hyper-local news for a full year now — let’s celebrate.
October 17, 2022
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London Gibson
The sun sets over houses and the Colorado River from Mount Bonnell.
Development
Lot sizes in Texas are some of the smallest in the US
Study finds that you’ll have to leave Texas for a Texas-sized property
September 8, 2022
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Laura Figi
Architectural rendering of the new 74-story building coming to Austin, Texas.
Development
Soon to be tallest tower in Texas breaks ground downtown
Standing at 1,022 feet near the intersection of Waller Creek and Lady Bird Lake, a mixed-use high rise called Waterline is set to open in late 2026.
September 6, 2022
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