Development
BY ANNA MANESS
After three decades playing movies on the big screen, Regal Arbor 8 Cinema @ the Great Hills Market was demolished this summer along with Macaroni Grill. As of late August, both lots are fenced o and down to concrete slabs. The tear-down came from a redevelopment proposal for the area in 2017, which was put on hold due to ongoing business leases including Mexican restaurant Manuel’s. While Manuel’s lease is set to expire in December 2025, the owners said they are in lease extension negotiations. Originally called Great Hills 8 Cinema, the movie theater opened in 1989. Arbor Cinema closed on Sept. 23, 2022, according to previous reporting by Community Impact . Retail center future uncertain
Going forward
The future of Great Hills Market has been in discussion for several years after Austin City Council approved a zoning change request in 2018 for the center to add apartments, restaurants and retail space. This sparked mixed reactions from community members, as many were hesitant about the potential increase in tra c. Manuel’s co-owners Jennifer McNevin and Greg Koury are discussing leasing details with Trademark Property Company, who leases and manages Manuel’s property. The husband-and- wife duo do not have plans to close and are hopeful to extend the lease, McNevin con rmed. “Manuel’s is a part of the fabric of the Austin community,” McNevin said. “People have had many of their signi cant moments of their lives at our restaurant.”
The demolition of Regal Arbor 8 Cinema @ the Great Hills Market was completed in August.
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