AUSTIN, Texas — Developers are planning to build a 53-story tower on Rainey Street where two bars already sit.
The two bars that could be knocked down are Bungalow and Container Bar, located on 90 and 92 Rainey Street.
Outside of Bungalow is a sign showing that the Historic Landmark Commission is considering to preserve the bar and make it a historic landmark.
The Historic Landmark Commission was scheduled to meet on Feb. 24 but they said that, due to lack of information, they postponed the meeting to March.
Some people fear that the popular bar district is losing its charm.
"These little buildings, you can't find them anywhere," explained Denise Keating. "So if you build a big tower, you can go anywhere in the world to see something like that, this is very unique to Austin."
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Henry England was born in Austin and he said he tired of developers building first and asking questions later.
"When you're taking away a couple of weird bars or really unique spots, you're making it more ordinary and more of an average city," explained England.
Kevin Burns, the CEO of Urbanspace Real Estate and Interiors, is the developer. He shared this photo with KVUE.
He said he does not believe Bungalow is a historic landmark because when it was rebuilt nine years ago, only the front wall was retained. He added that Rainey Street is the logical spot to provide dense housing.
Burns said if approved, the 53-story tower will include Bungalow and Container Bar, along with a hotel, restaurant and apartments for lease with an affordable housing component. He plans to start building the new tower next year.
Renderings of a new tower proposal on Rainey Street
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