Mueller Redevelopment Update Thread

[wwmiv]

Originally Posted by lonewolf

not familiar with this project but it's more likely than not that the brick is really an ornamental "brick" with stucco like plaster behind it. which is tricky because if ANY moisture gets behind it, it will pretty much all have to be redone.

this has nothing to do with govt or safety inspections. it's very hard to install from what i've heard and can be easily missed.

The attachment and quality of masonry installation is very much a part of what the government inspects.

Certifications of occupancy can be denied or revoked for cracking, spalling, dusting, flaking, bowing (vertical bulges), sweeping (horizontal bulges), leaning, and mortar deterioration, whether the masonry is load bearing or not (e.g. veneer).

Again, another shill excusing the government from what it should be doing to protect its citizens from faulty work of corporations.

[IluvATX]

Originally Posted by wwmiv

The attachment and quality of masonry installation is very much a part of what the government inspects.

Certifications of occupancy can be denied or revoked for cracking, spalling, dusting, flaking, bowing (vertical bulges), sweeping (horizontal bulges), leaning, and mortar deterioration, whether the masonry is load bearing or not (e.g. veneer).

Again, another shill excusing the government from what it should be doing to protect its citizens from faulty work of corporations.

Hate to break it to ya, but in the non-google definition real world that’s not how it works. I don’t think the “government” is going to physically remove bricks to make sure the weather barrier was done correctly. This is a GC issue.

[Lobotomizer]

Originally Posted by IluvATX

Hate to break it to ya, but in the non-google definition real world that’s not how it works. I don’t think the “government” is going to physically remove bricks to make sure the weather barrier was done correctly. This is a GC issue.

wwmiv is having a moment of hysteria. Lobotomy is an option for which many have found positive results from such a condition.

Contact me for further details!

[chinchaaa]

Originally Posted by wwmiv

The attachment and quality of masonry installation is very much a part of what the government inspects.

Certifications of occupancy can be denied or revoked for cracking, spalling, dusting, flaking, bowing (vertical bulges), sweeping (horizontal bulges), leaning, and mortar deterioration, whether the masonry is load bearing or not (e.g. veneer).

Again, another shill excusing the government from what it should be doing to protect its citizens from faulty work of corporations.

We get it. You’re a republican.

[wwmiv]

Originally Posted by chinchaaa

We get it. You’re a republican.

No.

[Sigaven]

Lol what a silly argument. There could be a number of issues that caused the leaks that we just don't know the details of, but whatever the case it is ultimately the GC who is responsible.

[wwmiv]

Originally Posted by Sigaven

Lol what a silly argument. There could be a number of issues that caused the leaks that we just don't know the details of, but whatever the case it is ultimately the GC who is responsible.

Nobody said that the GC isn't responsible for the shoddy work. But the city could have stopped the shoddy work during construction inspections AND IF the specific details that are shoddy are not being inspected by the city AT ALL during construction, then that is a choice the city is making to forgo which they clearly should not be forgoing. Does this stuff not count as building envelope leakage? That's specifically covered in our building inspections:

https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/de..._Flowchart.pdf

In other words, the buck stops with the city and the city is choosing to ignore the bucks that should stop with them. It would be nice to have someone actually listed to what I'm saying, rather than listen to what they THINK I am saying. Stop putting your heads in the sand like ostriches.

https://www.austintexas.gov/department/inspections

https://www.austintexas.gov/page/building-inspections

[ohhey]

What a strange hill to die on.

[gillynova]

Damn, last post was in October! Came here for brunch at Dish Society (I highly recommend) and a late night walk with my gf









Mueller at Night

[Urbannizer]

The Lancaster

https://x.com/conorkenny/status/1787...KAMHVCgfx518rg

A new-construction, 5-story building with 60 units of permanent supportive housing in the Mueller area of Austin. The building was designed in partnership with SAFE Alliance, who will be the owner and operator of the building. The building was custom-designed with trauma-informed architecture to serve victims of sexual assault and domestic violence who are experiencing homelessness. The buildings studio, 1-bedroom, and 2-bedroom units will serve singles and people with young children. The building has ground-floor offices for on-site social workers, communal spaces for social gatherings, a library, a children’s playroom, and an interior courtyard for light and air, and has 24/7 secured, controlled access.

[clubtokyo]

As someone whose mother experienced domestic violence abuse, this development makes me so happy!

[427MM]

Anyone hear of any movement for the Whole Foods & 500 homes at Cameron and 51st? I know the most recent lawsuit against housing stopping VMU2 halted it, curious where it is now and hoping it didn't die. NIMBYs

First batch of 30 day notices for Parkside went out last week. Talked to the manager at Aviator who's pumped to have the building fill up with potential customers.