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The development plans sparked outrage among the community; a petition to BlockTheBuild received over 5, signatures. In response, Houston-based developer Hanover Company announced several bars along Fourth Street would be only partially demolished, with their facades preserved. Those on Colorado Street would be completely torn down, however, to make way for a story mixed-use building with residential units.

Things got a little confusing when the club remained open months later. Bandit said the closing date was pushed back several times, and the uncertainty put performers and staff in limbo. He said the staff has been taking things day by day. A When Where What Austin post on Instagram sparked a recent conversation about the club staying open for the foreseeable future and even making some renovations to the building.

Every day the club is still open, Aguirre said, someone will come in saying they thought the club would be closed already. Aguirre said whenever a finite date is announced, Coconut Club will likely make an event out of it and celebrate the club every day leading up to it. Search Query Show Search.

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The long goodbye: Coconut Club is still on track to close down

KUTX Music. Show Search Search Query. Play Live Radio. Next Up:. All Streams. KUT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email. Karina Lujan. But, almost two years after the initial announcement, the club is still standing. Community members have been left wondering: Is the club still closing down?

Plans for development The development plans sparked outrage among the community; a petition to BlockTheBuild received over 5, signatures. The developer, Hanover Company, did not respond to a request for comment. Maya Fawaz. Got a tip? Email her at mfawaz kut.