Capital of Texas Highway & US 183 • Austin

Capital of Texas Highway & US 183 • Austin

Monday, 07 May 2007

Capital of Texas Highway and US 183

The intersection of Capital of Texas Highway and US 183 is one of Austin’s most prominent intersections. Not only because of its visibility up on a hill, but because of its diverse retail offerings. It has even been referred to as “Austin’s Golden Triangle.”

Non-Commercial Land Use

N1 – Grace Covenant Church — 9431 Jollyville Road

• A non-denominational Bible church purchased a manufacturing facility in April 1978, located on 7.8 acres between Old Jollyville Road and Highway 183
• Sold three-plus acres to developers of The Echelon Office Park for a Worship Center
• Purchased 4.4 acres of land across Jollyville Road to allow for future growth
• In April 2005, began a long-range capital stewardship campaign, Grace Transforms, to prepare for future growth
• In May 2005, purchased an office building on Jollyville Road near Loop 360, now known as the Grace360 Building, to house classrooms and offices

Commercial Property Update

C1 – The Arboretum — 10000 Research Blvd.

• Opened in October of 1985; Simon Property Group acquired it in 1998
• Pottery Barn- Closed through August for remodeling/ expansion of current location
• Amy’s Ice Cream - Opened its second location here in 1985. After the Guadalupe location moved, the Arboretum location became their oldest location
• Tenants: Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Heroes and Legacies smoke shop, C. Kirk Root Designs jewelry, Francesca’s Collections boutique, Market Treasures boutique home accessory shop and Ahead of the Curve 21st Century Bridal Store

C2 – Great Hills Station — 10225 Research Blvd.

• Shoe Pavilion is moving into the former Border’s Books space
• Tenants: Michael’s, Kisma Day Spa, Foot Solutions, Originals Jewelry and Fine Gifts

C3 – Target — 10107 Research Blvd.

• Formerly Home Depot, this conversion to a Target retail store overseen by Endeavor

C4 – Gateway Plaza — 10001 Research Blvd.

• Art and Frame Warehouse will be opening a location in June
• Golfsmith opened this location in the 1990s

C5 – Gateway Market — 9607 Research Blvd.

• Opened in 1993; Simon Real Estate Group acquired it in 2004
• Giada Rocco has recently closed its doors leaving space available
• Tenants: Learning Express, In-Step, Reed’s Jazz and Supper Club, the Marble Slab, Whole Foods, Best Buy and the Oriental Rug Gallery of Texas

C6 – Arboretum Crossing — 9333 Research Blvd.

• Closed: Mikasa, Circuit City, Brook Mays Music and DSW Shoe Warehouse
• Opening: Facelogic 1,700 sq. ft. location
• Tenants: Babies R’ Us and World Market