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 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…

First look: Downtown’s Modern Austin Residences

Rainey Street’s latest addition to the downtown Austin skyline has reached its maximum height. The Modern Austin Residences, a 56-story condo tower, has topped out, according to an announcement. There’s still plenty of work left before it opens — a trip to the tower’s upper floors still requires hopping into an exterior construction elevator — but with the its structural framework complete…