The Holly Street Power Plant was initially constructed in 1958 to serve the growing Austin Community.

This electric power plant ran off natural gas and petroleum.

They argued that cancer rates had increased and that the noise from the plant far exceeded normal living thresholds.

The plant ceased providing power for nearby residents in 2007, but would not see the actual demolition start until 2011.

This would lead to a halt in progress as the city could not reach agreements with multiple companies on payment.