Austin Tech Neighborhood Guide: Southwest Austin

Written by Kelly O'Halloran
Published on Mar. 07, 2017

When real estate price tags in downtown Austin began to rise, people and businesses began to head to North Austin in search of more wallet-friendly options.

Now, even that area is beginning to saturate, and people are looking toward the southwestern portion of the city. Though amenities within walking distance are fewer to come by, this area of town leaves a lot of room for brand new office buildings with gorgeous views. Business parks have popped up along South Mopac, Bee Caves and 71/290, making a relatively easy commute for those who live south of the river. 

"The Southwest Austin area has some lower density regulations that spread out development across a greater area meaning lots of green space and scenic office campus style facilities," said Justin Bayne, co-founder of commercial real estate agency SkylesBayne. "There’s plenty of wonderful communities in the area so the demand for office space is still as strong as ever."

 

Lifesize's office along S. Mopac
 
 
Transportation: Depending on where you live, Southwest Austin is most accessible with your own vehicle. However, Capital Metro has several flyer routes (South Mopac Flyer, Oak Hill Flyer, and Manchaca Flyer) to get you from downtown or the UT campus area to this part of town and vice versa. 
 

A peak inside fibercove

Coworking spaces: fibercoveRegus, Orange Coworking

Best coffee spots: Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf, Monterey Oaks Coffee House Austin, Radio, Bougie's Cofee and Donuts

Best lunch spots: Tacodeli, Tarka Indian Kitchen, Serrano's, Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant

Best happy hours: Doc's Backyard, The Park on South Lamar, Red's Porch, Boomerz, and Pinthouse Pizza

 

 

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SkylesBayne is a commercial real estate firm specializing in office, industrial, retail and medical tenant representation. They connect Austin’s most exciting companies to space that inspires productivity.  Find out more at SkylesBayne.com

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