City asks for feedback on what could be a new skyline south of Lady Bird Lake

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In the future, the properties south of Lady Bird Lake, across from downtown Austin, could be their very own skyline. Think hotels, apartment buildings and shops.

The City of Austin is asking for public feedback after releasing draft regulations for that 118-acre space called the South Central Waterfront District.

There are several ways you can give feedback:

• In-person Monday, March 18 at 6pm at the Austin Central Library
• Online Wednesday, March 20 at 10am. You can register for that meeting here.
• Take the survey at Speak Up Austin here

Former Statesman building

The South Central Waterfront District includes the old Statesman property, but the Planned Unit Development (PUD) -- or guidelines for what that property can be used for -- has already been agreed on by Austin City Council.

"When staff initiates the rezoning process, we will suggest rezoning for all parcels within the South Central Waterfront District except for Planned Unit Developments, Planned Development Areas, and Planned Development Agreements," the city's website explains.

Plans for that specific property include a 275-room high-rise hotel, offices and residential units spread throughout six towers and just under 1,400 living units, KXAN previously reported.