Urban Outfitters is launching its second-ever "lifestyle concept" along The Drag in late October or early November.

The national clothing shop currently occupies 10,800 square feet of retail space at 2406 Guadalupe St. but that space will expand to 16,000 square feet upon Space 24 Twenty opening, said David Ziel, Urban Outfitters chief development officer.

The concept will feature three restaurants and a courtyard for outdoor activities, such as live music, Ziel said. Pizzeria Vetri and Symon's Burger Joint, a modified version of B Spot in Cleveland, have committed to opening in the space. Johnny Sanchez, a New Orleans-based Mexican restaurant, is also in talks to open in the space, Ziel said.

Urban Outfitters' expansion required taking over the former storefronts of Mellow Mushroom, Texadelphia, Maju's, Pipes Plus and a leasing office. Space 24 Twenty's opening will not affect the downtown location of Urban Outfitters, Ziel said.

Other Impacts:  

NOW OPEN—Bun On The Run Burgers opened in the former location of R U Hungry?, which closed in mid-May. The food truck at 414 W. Third St. sells made-from-scratch Halal beef burgers, salads, sides and desserts. Local ingredients are used when possible. 512-529-2548

NOW OPEN—New restaurant Phoenician Resto-Cafe opened June 20 in the former home of Rainey's Backyard. Patrons will find Mediterranean and Lebanese food at 84 N. I-35 Frontage Road on the lunch and dinner menu as well as beer and wine. A brunch menu may be added in the future. 512-712-5904.

COMING SOON—A contemporary Italian restaurant L'Oca d'Oro, which translates to "The Golden Goose," will offer housemade pasta, cheese and salumi—Italian cold cuts made from pork—as well as family-style entrees from a wood-burning grill and rotisserie. The restaurant will open at 1900 Simond Ave., Ste. 100, in Feburary or March after operating as a private dinner service and supper club for the past three years.

CLOSINGS—Recycling center Ecology Action of Texas at 707 E. Ninth St. will close Sept. 30. The center has offered Austinites a place to recycle various objects 24/7 since the mid-1990s. The closure comes as a result of heightened rent prices for downtown lots. No plans for a new recycling center location have been announced, but the organization will continue its other initiatives and programs.