The popular crystal store sees opportunity in being forced out, but the relocation will come with costs.
As TxDOT gears up for the largest expansion of I-35 in Austin's history, we're taking a closer look at the homes and businesses facing the wrecking ball.Nature's Treasures offers a variety of crystals, fossils and rocks at its location on the I-35 northbound frontage road just south of Airport Boulevard. The business is being forced to move as part of the I-35 expansion. But there's no move-out date yet.
"Because I love jewelry," she said with a laugh."As it grew, it became a passion. It was, I guess, my path." “It was time to remodel and freshen, so we kind of see it as an opportunity to grow," she said, crediting her spirituality for helping her make the most of the situation.Along the 8-mile stretch, at least 15 bridges will be widened. The main lanes will be dropped below ground level from downtown to Airport Boulevard. The upper decks, built in 1975, will be torn down.
As you can imagine, a store that sells rocks and minerals is expensive to relocate. Their inventory is heavy. Deliveries arrive on 18-wheelers.Nature's Treasures general manager, Michael Kallstrom, spins a large quartz crystal perched atop a stand inside the store's showroom. Kallstrom has been helping to organize the store's eventual relocation.
Each of the five businesses can get money to pay for the difference in rent at a comparable location. Usually, only residential renters qualify for that assistance.
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