Two acres of frontage on West Sixth Street could soon be transformed into a mixed-use development with a central courtyard and as many as five stories of retail, hotel + restaurant space.
The project, named Clarksvillage, would mean substantial change for the historic area, and result in relocation for several current tenants. Here’s what to know about the proposed development.
The proposed Clarksvillage development would include five-story buildings terraced with gardens on almost every floor. | Rendering via Riverside Resources, the City of Austin
The proposal
Austin-based Riverside Resources — the company behind high-rise developments 5th & West and The Whitley — is working with others such as Flintco and Herzog & de Meuron on the proposed development.
All in all, the project would restructure the existing block on West Sixth Street and replace it with a landscaped courtyard centered around:
Ground-level access to nine retail stores + five kitchens and restaurants
Three stories of underground parking
A boutique hotel and spa
Top-floor homes
Designs for the buildings include a terraced structure featuring gardens and balcony space for tenants on almost every floor. The developer currently owns seven out of eight of the properties.
Clarksvillage’s central courtyard would maintain the outside facade of the historic building at 111 W. 6th St. | Rendering via Riverside Resources, the City of Austin
Current tenants
Some Sixth Street businesses will not be impacted by the new development, but several other buildings could be demolished in the process.
Every other structure — including Swedish Hill Bakery, Rapha, and Woo Woo Burger — will be demolished. However, there is opportunity for them to move into the new development.
Moving through city processes
Clarksvillage would lie within both the Castle Hill and West Linehistoric districts — meaning nothing can move forward without the go-ahead from Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission.
The current plan involves knocking down and reconstructing historic buildings at 1124 W. 6th St. and 1116 W. 6th St., the latter of which would be hollowed out and used for the courtyard.
Developers are currently seeking feedback from the commission regarding their proposal. Check it out yourself online here or tune into the commission’s next meeting today.
High Noon 70th Anniversary | Wed., Aug. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | The Paramount Theatre | $11 | Celebrate seven decades of the Western film at this showing. 🎥
Thursday
Margarita Madness | Thurs., Aug. 4-Sun., Aug. 28 | 3-9 p.m. | Desert Door Distillery, 211 Darden Hill Rd., Driftwood | $18+ | Desert Door’s bracket-style cocktail competition will rely on public vote to decide the distillery’s next Top Shelf Margarita recipe. 🍹
Friday
Friday Flicks – “Selena” | Fri., Aug. 5 | 7 p.m. | Moody Amphitheater | Free | Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the “Selena” movie with a free screening of the 1997 film + live music by Bidi Bidi Banda.
Hello My Priends with Pinky Patel | Sun., Aug. 7 | 4 p.m. | Cap City Comedy Club | $30 | Catch this comedian on her “Hello My Priends Tour” that’ll have you laughing all evening. 🎤
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Lake Travis water levels are dropping due to record heat this summer. The lake is currently at 53% of its full capacity, but boat tour company owners say hurricane season can increase water levels. (KVUE)
Closing
Longtime year-round costume shop Lucy in Disguise will close its doors on South Congress Avenue by the end of the year. The store has been serving Austinites for nearly 40 years. Starting Wed., Aug. 31, the shop will shift to a “purchase only” model, eliminating the option to rent costumes.
Civic
To keep up with growth, the City of Austin will allowtaller mixed-use buildings along major transit corridors. Before this change, buildings could only be a maximum height of 60 ft. Now, buildings can reach up to 90 ft. 🏢 (KVUE)
Festival
Registration for SXSW 2023 is now open. The festival is scheduled to take place next year from Fri., March 10–Sun., March 19. Badges start at $495. Learn more + register.🎟️
Edu
Austin Community College’s Board of Trustees recently approved the district’s 2022-2023 budget,and it includes a $20.8 million compensation package, which gives all employees a pay raise. The budget cycle will begin on Thurs., Sept. 1. 💰 (Austin Business Journal)
UT is investing $110 million into the Giant Magellan Telescope project, which will be the most powerful telescope on Earth upon completion. The telescope is expected to be in use by the end of the decade. 🔭 (UT News)
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Austin is the No. 4 “buggiest city” in the US, according to home management app Thumbtack. Data came from users on the app requesting services such as pest control, pest inspection, and bed bug extermination. 🪲 (CultureMap Austin)
Now Open
Egg Bomb, a Korean egg toast restaurant, is now open at 6808 N. Lamar Blvd. Try the Korean egg drop sandwiches Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. 🥚(Eater Austin)
Award
Austin Film Festivalwill honor “Moonlight” producer Dede Collins + Stephen Merchant, who created the original British version of “The Office.” Dede will receive the Polly Platt Award for Producing, and Stephen will receive the AFF’s Outstanding Television Writer Award. 🎞️ (Austin Chronicle)
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Did you know Austin-Bergstrom International Airport could offer direct flights to Asia in 2023 or 2024? It’s believed the flight offering could boost tourism, corporate investment + travel efficiency for people and goods in the area. ✈️ (Austin Business Journal)
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