The Independent Austin ground breaking
Austin Way | Jan. 11, 2016
On January 11, 2016, The Independent Austin, the tallest high-rise west of the Mississippi, officially broke ground at the corner of 3rd street and West Avenue. Notable attendees included former Mayor Wynn, Senator Watson, Mayor Adler, Greg Henry of Aspen Heights, Perry Lorenz of Constructive Ventures, Kevin Burns of Urbanspace, and members of the Balfour Beatty Construction team. Guests sipped and nibbled on Chi’Lantro, Garbo’s, and Peached Tortilla food trucks as the city welcomed an exciting new member of its skyline.