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Plans to transform Austin’s Sixth Street move forward, but potential historic designation sparks concern

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Plans to transform Austin’s Sixth Street move forward, but potential historic designation sparks concern

Stream Realty hopes to bring offices, hotels, restaurants and new entertainment venues to Sixth Street, an area known for drinking and partying. That includes a building as tall as 122 feet. It is concerned those efforts may be delayed as Austin City Council considers establishing a new historic preservation district. Click through for the latest.