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ivanwolf · #**1321** Posted **May 5, 2017, 8:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by deerhoof

I'm fairly certain this isn't widely known, but heard recently that the entire exposed area above the parking parage will be covered with solar panels.

I was hoping for something other than ugly cars randomly parked on an open garage. Solar was not mentioned nor was it shown on any views of the building. They only showed an open garage with no covering from what I remember. Nice to hear this.

AusTxDevelopment · #**1322** Posted **May 6, 2017, 12:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by deerhoof

I'm fairly certain this isn't widely known, but heard recently that the entire exposed area above the parking parage will be covered with solar panels.

I wonder if it will be anything like what they did at the pediatrics center over by Dell Children's Hospital. More pictures here: http://freedomsolarpower.com/portfol...tly-pediatrics

KevinFromTexas · #**1323** Posted **May 6, 2017, 5:25 PM**

^Yeah, I didn't realize they had solar panels all over the place up there. I went up in that garage for some views of the skyline and only then noticed that the awning was covered with panels.

Geckos_Rule · #**1324** Posted **May 6, 2017, 6:55 PM**

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Originally Posted by ivanwolf

I was hoping for something other than ugly cars randomly parked on an open garage. Solar was not mentioned nor was it shown on any views of the building. They only showed an open garage with no covering from what I remember. Nice to hear this.

I can't imagine they'd plan for an open garage, right? These condos are all at least ~$400k, going up to several $million. I don't know of any other condos that have open parking for residents, so it'd be strange to have it here unless it was guest parking, but usually that's on the bottom floor, not the top.

resansom · #**1325** Posted **May 8, 2017, 4:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by JoninATX

They are installing the glass today.

https://www.workzonecam.com/projects...nt/workzonecam

I just saw this go up on the web cam:

Only took 'em a week to actually have something to show...

ATXbowhunter · #**1326** Posted **May 8, 2017, 4:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by resansom

I just saw this go up on the web cam:

Only took 'em a week to actually have something to show...

Have you noticed on the webcam for the building is almost out of the frame at the top? They will have to adjust it otherwise it will no longer show the upper floors as they are being built.

Urbannizer · #**1327** Posted **May 9, 2017, 6:06 AM**

Beginning to poke above Gables Park Plaza.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/munna82/34459108576/

Geckos_Rule · #**1328** Posted **May 9, 2017, 5:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by Urbannizer

Beginning to poke above Gables Park Plaza.

The Fairmont actually looks really awesome in this picture.

ivanwolf · #**1329** Posted **May 9, 2017, 7:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Geckos_Rule

I can't imagine they'd plan for an open garage, right? These condos are all at least ~$400k, going up to several $million. I don't know of any other condos that have open parking for residents, so it'd be strange to have it here unless it was guest parking, but usually that's on the bottom floor, not the top.

Four Seasons Residences has no roof on the top level of their garage, just car port like covers, but the road area is still open to the sky. Looks ugly from above and I bet some lower residences hear/see the parked cars.

And they paid much more!

corvairkeith · #**1330** Posted **May 10, 2017, 4:58 PM**

5/10/17

oberthewhat · #**1331** Posted **May 10, 2017, 5:55 PM**

i love the glass color!! yay!

clubtokyo · #**1332** Posted **May 10, 2017, 10:03 PM**

This is going to be such a masterpiece for Austin. Love the design and glass color. As always wish it was taller, but either way great for Austin.

myBrain · #**1333** Posted **May 12, 2017, 6:03 PM**

Howdy ya'll, longtime lurker on this forum, finally got around to making a username. Was walking along Cesar Chavez on wednesday and got some pictures of the Independent and the rest of the development going on there.

Hopefully attaching imgur images like that works here... I feel like this forum software if from 1998...

edit: apparently not, so here's the link http://imgur.com/a/dN1uG

edit 2: thanks jbssfelix

jbssfelix · #**1334** Posted **May 12, 2017, 7:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by myBrain

Howdy ya'll, longtime lurker on this forum, finally got around to making a username. Was walking along Cesar Chavez on wednesday and got some pictures of the Independent and the rest of the development going on there.

Hopefully attaching imgur images like that works here... I feel like this forum software if from 1998...

edit: apparently not, so here's the link http://imgur.com/a/dN1uG

If you type the direct URL (has to be the .jpg one) into your post like the following, you can direct-post images.

Code:

[ IMG]http://i.imgur.com/4en1Mo6.jpg[/IMG]

myBrain · #**1335** Posted **May 12, 2017, 7:51 PM**

From 8th and Brazos:

DRG901 · #**1336** Posted **May 12, 2017, 9:45 PM**

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Originally Posted by myBrain

Howdy ya'll, longtime lurker on this forum, finally got around to making a username. Was walking along Cesar Chavez on wednesday and got some pictures of the Independent and the rest of the development going on there.

Hopefully attaching imgur images like that works here... I feel like this forum software if from 1998...

edit: apparently not, so here's the link http://imgur.com/a/dN1uG

edit 2: thanks jbssfelix

I often follow the Austin pages on here-- lived there for a few years (2009-2010ish) and still have a lot of close friends there so kinda follow what's going on. All the development around Seaholm/Greenwater is amazing the past few years. When I was there I believe 360 just opened, Austonian topped out shortly after and a few others were under construction. I went back last summer and it was almost unrecognizable, especially this area with all the new construction. Needless to say, I think most cities are envious

KevinFromTexas · #**1337** Posted **May 13, 2017, 2:22 AM**

Nice photos, myBrain. I especially like that last one next to the library with the 2nd Street bridge. I'm looking forward to wandering around there and checking out the views. It's turning into a unique place in downtown with the creek views and all.

tie_guy · #**1338** Posted **May 16, 2017, 8:05 PM**

The live cam has been moved higher up https://www.workzonecam.com/projects...nt/workzonecam

KevinFromTexas · #**1339** Posted **May 16, 2017, 9:33 PM**

Cool. That's going to be a good view of 5th & West, too, for a little while. They'll need to move it again before this thing tops out. I wonder if they'll move it to another building like maybe 360 Condos?

EDIT: I added the construction cam link to the first post of this thread.

the Genral · #**1340** Posted **May 17, 2017, 12:27 AM**

Its already out of frame on my laptop. Unless its just my computer, or they need to raise it again. I can barely see the floor they are working on. I think construction cams are pretty cool. I especially liked the one used on the JW. If I recall, they had a calendar where you could click on a date. It made it easier to track the progress and see how many days it took to complete a level.