It's Back: 800 West Applies for Height Variance

Courtesy AustinTowers Downtown Condo Blog  Tue, 06/24/2008 - 9:38pm

Last September , Fortis Development proposed a 250-foot, 200-unit, 25-story tower on 8th street and West Avenue near downtown.

Since the area is currently zoned for buildings no taller than 60 feet, the project required a zoning variance or zoning change.

This week, the developers continued to press their case to the ciry for the zoning change, proving that the project is very much alive.

As part of the process, the architects have presented four design options for...


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