AUSTIN | The Domain: Mixed-Use Development

[NThomas]

I didn't see a thread here so I figured I'd get one started.


Description:
Phase I
Opened March 2007
700,000 Sq. Ft.
Neiman Marcus [<--- Austin's 1st Neiman Marcus], Macy’s, various Retail, Restaurants, Office and Residential Space, The Westin Austin at The Domain [<--- Austin's 1st Westin (Opening 2010)]

Phase II
Scheduled to Open Fall 2009
600,000 Sq. Ft.
Dillard’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods [<--- Austin's 1st Dick's], Village Road Show Gold Class Cinema [<---Australian Movie Theater chain],
Additional Retail and Restaurants, Office and Residential Space


Renderings:
The Domain Phase I:




Proposed Buildout:



Links:
http://www.thedomainaustin.com [<--- Under Construction]
Simon Malls Prop (Retail)
Lincoln Prop Company (Residential)
Transwestern (Office) [<--- PDF Warning]
Austin Statesman Interactive Mall Store Locator

[NThomas]

Austin Business Journal
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 11:47 AM CDT

Saks Fifth Avenue is joining the lineup for the next phase of The Domain.

The upscale retailer plans to relocate from its current digs at Arboretum Market and head across MoPac Expressway to the Domain once Endeavor Real Estate Group completes its new section of the mixed-use project in 2011.

Saks will grow its footprint with the move, expanding from 50,000 square feet to 80,000 square feet.

The New York-based retailer joins anchors Nordstrom and Whole Foods Market Inc. in the new phase, which will include another 500,000 square feet of retail and dining, an Aloft hotel and 10 acres of parks.

Saks Chairman and CEO Steve Sadove says the new Austin store will allow the company to expand its merchandise and services "in this important market."

[Tnekster]

Where in Austin is this?

[capcity]

East side of Mopac between Braker Ln and Duval. (Austin City Limits - Far North Travis Co.)

[Tnekster]

Oh wow, it is that far out, will the train make it out that far?

[capcity]

Oh wow, it is that far out, will the train make it out that far?

The capmetro commuter line is using existing tracks and will service "burnet" so yes. However it's definitely not a TOD in the sense of Mkbd Station or Park Ln project - because the tracks are still a good walk from the heart of the development.

the link

[VectorWega]

Also, Nordstrom will be putting a location at The Domain.

Phase I (which is what exists today, Neiman Marcus, Macy's) is only 1/10th of the entire Domain. This is truly a gigantic development.

The picture above is a little misleading. Phase I, and Phase II won't necessarily be integrated that well together. Phase I is high-end retail while Phase II is more moderate income. Additionally, there is a lot of open space inbetween the two phases and I believe power lines running between it. Furthermore, it would be a LONG walk from Neiman Marcus to Dillards...a walk that 99% of the people won't do. In order to integrate these pieces together better, they will need to utilize shuttles, busses, or street cars. I think it's quite likely that you will see some sort of CapMetro bus service that will transport people from the rail stop to the various locales @ the Domain.

Nordstrom and Saks will be closer to Neiman and will probably be integrated pretty well into the existing development.

As for location, The Domain does seem way out there. However, given population trends this is actually a very central location.

[NThomas]

The website is now live. It includes an interactive map & a comprehensive list of tenants.

[NThomas]

As for location, The Domain does seem way out there. However, given population trends this is actually a very central location.

It's Austin's version of Dallas' Galleria, geographically speaking.

[NThomas]

Westin at the Domain breaking ground
December 2, 2008
Austin Business Journal
Link to Article

A groundbreaking event will be held on Wednesday to mark the start of the new Westin Austin at The Domain.

White Lodging Services Inc. of Merrillville, Ind. is developing the 340-room, 10-story hotel as part of Simon Property Group’s (NYSE: SPG) second phase of The Domain in North Austin. The hotel slated to open in summer 2010 will feature an indoor pool, fitness center, restaurant and more than 13,000 square feet of meeting space.

Representatives from the city of Austin, White Lodging and Simon will participate in the event, which starts at 10 a.m.