Since the beloved post office in Hyde Park shuttered, neighbors have wondered what will become of the spot at the corner of 43rd and Speedway. Tiny Grocer and First Light Books have confirmed they’ll be opening up shop there next year. | marisacharp
in March that the cottages could be used as food service, a yoga studio or an art gallery on the first floor and possibly be residential on the second. The rezoning would require approval from the City Council. Many nearby residentsthe change, urging the council to keep the property’s zoning residential as Austin faces a housing crisis.
“If I had to choose, I think I'd keep the post office,” Yamini said. “But this is probably the next best thing.”Part of the post office's loading dock will serve as outdoor patio space for Tiny Grocer. “Up on the corner where all the restaurants are, there are always people walking there and running into each other,” she said. “I’m sure the Tiny Grocer will provide yet another corner to run into people on, which is nice.”
“I just hate to see the old guys lose out when they're doing a good job and serving the neighborhood,” Spies said.
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