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Heritage Report Urges Development Staying Power

AUSTIN-The Heritage Society of Austin's new report offers suggestions for delivering structures that will stand the test of time. The 57-page study, several years in the making, has gone out to developers, architects and government officials.

By Tim Green | Updated on November 04, 2002

AUSTIN-Fifty or 100 years from now will buildings in downtown Austin now be deemed worthy enough to preserve? That’s one of the questions a report from the Heritage Society of Austin seeks to help answer.

The 57-page “Heritage Austin: A Community-based Vision” offers suggestions to developers and planners working on CBD projects about developing in the downtown and maintaining its character. The report, developed over several years, looks at several elements that make up downtown including people, place, livability, mobility and economic sustainability.

Regarding livability, for example, the report suggests housing is not compatible with bars or music venues. It does suggest, however, that affordable housing near music venues might be appropriate for musicians and people who work in the venues.

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