Both of these winners have turned formerly overlooked areas into creative showcases of urban potential. The limestone, copper-clad Austin City Hall is designed for public gatherings like the popular lunchtime live music shows. The civic center offers free public parking after-hours and anchors one end of the new shopping district, which features furniture, home goods, men's and women's clothing and accessories, as well as new coffee shops and restaurants. Both define the revitalization of downtown ... and look good, too.
