Thursday, October 11, 2007
What: Construction on a $40 million, 118-unit luxury condominium complex called Skyline is scheduled to begin later this year. The public sales period begins today. A preview event is scheduled for Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m. at East Eighth Street and Interstate 35. Badges must be downloaded from www.skylineaustin.com/view in order to attend.
Who: Interurban Development LLC is an Austin-based real estate developer. The executive team includes Rance Clouse, Gary Krieg, Matt Mathias and Edgar Cardenas. Skyline was designed by Houston-based Jackson and Ryan architects.
Where: At the intersection of East Eighth Street and Interstate 35 on Robertson Hill, between the French Legation and Interstate 35.
FYI: Skyline will feature a 14,000-foot "Skydeck" offering panoramic views of downtown Austin. The Skydeck will feature an open-air amphitheater, a community fire pit, a saltwater pool and a spa. Skyline will offer four home types: town homes, terrace homes, brownstone style walk-up homes and lofts. These homes will offer floor-to-ceiling windows, open loft plans, hardwood floors and built-in appliances.
Completion date: Spring 2009.