WHAT WE REPORTED Redevelopment of the historic Seaholm Power Plant into a mixed-use hub was completed in the summer. Boiler Nine Bar+Grill and the Seaholm Residences were among the constructed facilities at the Seaholm District overlooking Lady Bird Lake.
THE LATEST In September, the 5-acre site was sold to an undisclosed buyer, and precontracts were signed for all 280 units in the residential tower..
WHAT'S NEXT The 200,000-square-foot New Central Library, located at 710 W. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, is scheduled to open this summer. In conjunction with the library opening, a bridge connecting Second Street will open over Shoal Creek.
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This story is one update from The January Issue. View the full list of 4 notable Central Austin business openings in 2016 here.