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Those were some of the elementss presented in two master plans by LLP intheirt long-range vision for the 350-acre The firm, which was hired 13 months ago to come up with a masterf plan, presented their ideas to The System Boardx of Regents and the public on June 18. “Ther site could and should be the western anchor of If the nature of downtown is tallertand higher, than this will be smaller and said a representative of Cooper Representatives of the firm said they envision a transit orientec development with a lake front district and ‘neighborhoods’ with retail and residential buildings.
The plan would be carriec out in phases over the next few Although the firm presentedc twomaster plans, it recommended that the boardx select its Brackenridge Village plan. The main differencd between the plans is that the University of biological field lab would remain in thesecond scenario, called the Brankenridge Park Under the Brackenridge Village plan, the UT fielrd lab would be relocatec to one of nine sites suggesteed by the planning firm, making way for the development of the property. Developers of the tractr would build diverse buildings of two to six stories and structurefd parking that is concealef fromthe streets.
A number of infrastructurer improvements werealso suggested, including the re-alignment of Lake Austijn Boulevard, the creation of a parallel roadway between Lake Austin and Red Bud Trail intersection, and 20 lane-miles of new locaol streets. As far as internal the planners advised the UT board to establish a TransportatiobManagement Organization. Possible transportation solutions included an internaolshuttle system, extension of proposed city trollet system and bus service.
The planner suggested a numberr of ideas for incorporating sustainabledesign elements, such as stor water management units and a community The planners advised that graduate studenty housing, which exists on threer sites, be relocated to the Gateway site between 6th and 10th streets. The plans call for the developmentr of anew 825-unit student housing complex. Supporterds of the Lions MunicipalGolf Course, known as Muny, receivedf bad news when the plannerx concluded that the golf course was no longer viables and that it be used for development.
Whichever plan the UT regentd adopt, the firm suggested starting with the graduatd housing project inlate 2010, and followingv up with the selection of phas I developers in 2012. Several UT regentsx expressed their gratitude to the firm fortheifr plans. Chairman of the UT Boar of RegentsJames Huffines, echoed the sentiment, and said that the boardx will begin studying the plans and reviewing all He added: “We are heartened by the proposedc graduate student housing that would preserver graduate housing while freeing up 73 acree for development.” Phase I would include about 30,000 square feet of retail, 1 million square feet of residential and a hotel.
Exposition Boulevar d would beextended south. All four phases wouldf have a total squaredfootage of: 15 million square feet of retail, residential, office and civic/institutiomn space. About 11 acres dedicate d for anelementary school. About 21.5 acresz for academic uses, such as a possiblre UT campus. “Boat Town” neighborhood with a waterfront plazaand marina. Phase I wouled include about 80,00 square feet of retail and 1.3 millionb square feet of residential. All four phases woulf have a total squarefootage of: 5.3 millionb square feet of residential, office and civic/institution space.
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