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Save Austin Opera House & Arlyn Studios in SoCo, Travis Heights

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In 1977, what would become an Austin institution popped up on 200 Academy Drive. Willie Nelson had envisioned a venue that brought together all walks of life through music. And the Austin Opera House did just that. Performances from Stevie Ray Vaughn to Muddy Waters, Tom Waits, and more helped establish 200 Academy a hotbed of the hippie-soul-cowboy crowd that has long defined Austin's music scene. 

Now, we wish to revive the creative spirit at the core of our city's foundation. The Austin we know today would be nothing without its history, and the Opera House is at the center of that history. Amongst the phases and stages that our beloved Austin has undergone, there is no better time to reintroduce the community to the institution that helped create it. In supporting this mission, we will also be able to preserve the legendary Arlyn Studios - Austin's premier recording facility which has lived on the same Academy Drive lot since 1984.

In consideration of local homes and businesses, we fully plan not only to comply with sound and traffic ordinances but to improve them. This is a win for our Travis Heights neighborhood. This is a win for our entire city.

The Austin Chronicle

Proposed Development Would Revive Austin Opera House but Faces Neighbor Opposition.

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Austin Business Journal

Historic Austin Opera House could be revived in proposed mixed-use project off South Congress.

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Austin Business Journal

Redevelopment plans for historic Austin Opera House progress, though neighborhood concerns remain.

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Community Impact Newspaper

Planning commission OK's initial redevelopment plan for Austin Opera House revival.

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Community Impact Newspaper

South River City's historic Austin Opera House property targeted for housing development, music venue revival.

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KVUE : ABC

Austin Opera House could be revived as part of proposed mixed-use development.

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