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Businesses open on Rainey Street as district enters its next era: Construction cranes down, business up
The final phase of the Rainey Street Historic District is in its last stretch as construction cranes move on and openings begin. After several years of construction that thwarted visitors…
The Modern Austin Residences: Condo tower on Rainey Street welcomes new residents this summer
With Austin’s reputation as a live music capital, perhaps it isn’t surprising that the origin story of The Modern, a 56-story condominium tower hailed as “authentically Austin,” includes a sweet nod to Austin music icons, the Fabulous Thunderbirds. In 2009…
The Modern Brings a Vertical Neighborhood to Downtown Austin
Austin is defining the modern city. At once a cultural cornerstone, governmental power center, tech hub, and education destination, Austin’s popularity lies in its ability to attract residents from all walks of life while retaining its idiosyncratic reputation as a place that…
Rainey Street 3.0: Construction has plagued the district for years but it’s almost done
Austin’s Rainey Street is about to emerge from a construction cocoon — solidifying its longtime transformation from a once sleepy, residential street into one of the densest areas in Texas, if not the country. The district in downtown Austin has been years in the making. It was a hub of late-night entertainment…
Rainey Street Development Updates
As Austin emerges as a major cultural and business epicenter, the Rainey Street District is adapting to the city’s rapid growth and evolving landscape. Once known mainly for its unique bungalows-turned-bars and lively atmosphere, Rainey is poised for a significant transformation influenced by new developments. Here’s a closer look at how these exciting changes will…
The Modern, a 56-story condo high-rise in downtown Austin, marks construction milestone
Spurred by his passion for the urban lifestyle, Kevin Burns has lived in many of the high-rise condominium and apartment towers built within the past two decades in downtown Austin. Burns is the founder and CEO of Urbanspace, an Austin-based firm specializing in downtown residential sales and development. Over more than two decades, his company has evolved…