Rainey Street Transformation, I-35 Cap Design, DASA

Data Dive

The Rainey Street area has undergone significant development, evolving from single-family homes into a major residential hub. Once complete in 2027, the district will contain over 4,600 residential units. The earliest project, Milago (2006), introduced 260 units. Future additions include 1,800 condos for purchase and 2,880 rental apartments.

Downtown Market Biweekly Snapshot

• Total Active Listings: 221 (up 3% from 215)
• New Listings: 20 (up 11% from 18)
• Pending: 4 (down 44% from 9)
• Closed: 3 (down 38% from 8)

Stay in the Loop

I-35 Cap Design Initiative -- The city is accepting public input on how to design decks covering the soon-to-be sunken I-35. Suggestions can include parks, community centers, and other public amenities. Share your suggestions at Austin Towers

Downtown Austin Space Activation (DASA) -- The Downtown Austin Alliance launched a program enabling pop-up shops and temporary uses in vacant spaces for small business owners and artists. Learn more at DAA

Waterline Tower Progress -- The supertall tower has reached the halfway construction mark with visibility emerging on the skyline. See progress at Waterline Austin

Sharing a Moment

Photo: 6G and The Independent stand tall in the distance from Barton Springs.