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Top 9 Local Stories
News Story January 1, 2010
by Michael King, Lee Nichols and Richard Whittaker
"...Honorable Mention: ARA BLUES REVIEW The Austin Revitalization Authority has come under steady criticism over the years for accomplishing too little Eastside redevelopment with city resources, and a city audit this year formalized that judgment, albeit without a resolution. The city manager's office said it is "not advisable to continue the relationship as currently structured nor to bring to close our partnership." Meanwhile, longtime President Byron Marshall debarked for Richmond, Va., and what the refigured "partnership" should look like is yet to be determined; City Council should decide on that sometime in the next few months...."
City Audit
News Story November 13, 2009
by Lee Nichols
Description: The city auditor's review of the Austin Revitalization Authority is very mixed
"...Auditors also laid some blame on the city for ARA's failure to complete its mission, but the main thrusts of the report, released Nov. 3, are that the East 11th and 12th Street Redevelopment Project needs better monitoring, ARA's finances are shaky, the nature of the ARA/city relationship needs to change and be better defined, and results thus far have – in the understatement typical of auditors – resulted in "community dissatisfaction."..."
Headlines
News Story November 6, 2009
"...• The audit of the Austin Revitalization Authority has finally come in, pinpointing "inconsistent financial planning" and "the lack of a shared understanding" between the ARA and the city as responsible for the authority's project delays. See "Naked City."..."
Naked City
News Story November 6, 2009
Description: News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...David's, and the Building Owners and Managers Association. – K.G.
ARA Audit Arrives..."
Critics of ARA Deal Still Wary
News Story October 30, 2009
by Lee Nichols
Description: When is a dead deal really dead?
"...28). However, after strong local push back – neighborhood association representatives objected that a nursing home was not what they had in mind to bring vibrancy back to the downtrodden street – Victoria Gardens notified the ARA that it was backing out...."
Naked City
News Story September 18, 2009
Description: News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...28.) He kept good on that claim: On Monday, Austin Revitalization Authority interim Director Greg Smith sent a letter to neighborhood representatives letting them know that "we have received notice from Victoria Gardens representatives that they will no longer pursu[e] the acquisition and development of that site on East 12th." Well, that was easy. Still up in the air: What will actually be built along those blocks near I-35? The next meeting of the ARA board is Thursday, Sept..."
What Part of 'No' Don't You Understand?
News Story August 28, 2009
by Lee Nichols
Description: 12th Street corridor residents oppose convalescent center
"...But of course, ever since the ARA was created in 1996, East 11th and 12th has been one of the most fiercely disputed areas of town (see "What's Next for the ARA?," Aug. 7)...."
ARA Accomplishments
Postmarks August 7, 2009
"...Dear Editor,
One component missing from this article about Austin Revitalization Authority is any real account of our accomplishments over the years, which I believe should be an important part of any analysis of whether or not we have been an effective organization [“What's Next for the ARA?” News, Aug. 7]..."
What's Next for the ARA?
News Story August 7, 2009
by Lee Nichols
Description: As the longtime director departs and an audit looms, does the Eastside nonprofit have a future?
"...Mitchell was known for abrasiveness, developed a most impolitic habit of literally saying "screw you" to his critics, was criticized for shady-looking financial dealings, and, when crossed, was extremely quick to claim racism. When voters ousted him in 1997, he bowed out characteristically by declaring that "I pulled a sheet off of Austin, Texas" and called his replacement on the dais a "house nigger."..."
Naked City
News Story July 10, 2009
"...Marshall came under heavy criticism from many residents in those Eastside corridors for being slow to respond to their needs, creating overpriced office space, and taking too long to get projects finished. The ARA is now being audited by the city of Austin; results are due in August..."
Naked City
News Story June 12, 2009
Description: News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond
"...The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported last week that Byron Marshall, president of the Austin Revitalization Authority, is in the running to be named Richmond's chief administrative officer, the top ranking staff post in the city's bureaucracy. Marshall has run the ARA, a nonprofit community land corporation contracted with the city to revitalize East 11th and 12th streets, since 1999..."
Another Dream Deferred on East 11th
News Story November 7, 2008
by Kimberly Reeves
Description: Popular Eastside restaurant closes doors, raising questions about the ARA's purpose
"...B's, which has a small but loyal lunch clientele, might stay open. Brenda McGowan said she and her husband had haggled with ARA president and CEO Byron Marshall over the restaurant's future, first making one proposal and then another, hoping to get the doors reopened..."
Deadlocked Over Density
News Story September 5, 2008
by Lee Nichols
Description: Neighbors say ARA's development plans for East 11th Street would clash with existing homes and businesses, including the historic Victory Grill
"...Since its inception in the mid-Nineties, the nonprofit development agency created by the city to spur economic growth along East Austin's 11th and 12th Street corridors has fended off persistent accusations of incompetence, cronyism, and corruption. In response, authority President Byron Marshall, its board leadership, and other supporters have regularly returned the favor, accusing critics of racism, liberal paternalism, or simply bad faith, and have blasted the local media for not reporting "ARA's accomplishments."..."
URA Votes Against East 11th Density Increase
News Story August 22, 2008
by Lee Nichols
Description: A win (for now) for Eastside opponents of increased density around the Victory Grill
"...After a meeting last month failed to produce any action, the city's Urban Renewal Agency this time voted twice against recommending the project to the City Council. The ARA has requested modifications to both the East 11th and 12th Street Urban Renewal Plan and the East 11th Street Neighborhood Conservation Combining District – both requests were shot down on 5-1 votes, with only Urban Renewal Agency board Chair Kevin Cole (husband of Council Member Sheryl Cole) supporting them...."
Naked City
News Story July 25, 2008
Description: News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere
"...Board members did vote to approve changes, requested by the Austin Revitalization Authority, to a project in the 900 block of East 11th Street. But it could not pass a vote on whether to recommend ARA's changes to the 1100 block (also known as "Block 18," on which the Victory sits) to the city's Planning Commission..."
ARA All Up in the Victory's Grill
News Story July 18, 2008
by Lee Nichols
Description: Unpopular Austin Revitalization Authority projects are threatening to crowd the Victory Grill
"...ARA board Chair Charles Urdy and President/CEO Byron Marshall insist that the increase in the project's density has been necessitated by market conditions that have changed since the development was originally conceived in 2001. But 18 people spoke during the meeting's public comment period, and while most expressed support for the project's basic goals of affordable housing and street-level retail, not one supported the ARA's modifications..."
Eastside Development: A community dialogue
News Story April 25, 2008
by Katherine Gregor
Description: Meetings encourage community input on Urban Renewal Plan
"...The meeting – organized by the Austin Revitalization Authority, in partnership with the city of Austin – will address changes to the East 11th and 12th streets Urban Renewal Plan. The ARA has taken a good deal of heat in the community for its weak execution of the plan to date, as well as for other problems – thus the need for dialogue...."
Mini-Review
Food Review March 28, 2008
by Virginia B. Wood
"...Another friend fared better with a flavorful cup of cream of parsnip soup ($3), made with a root vegetable rarely seen on Texas menus. The most puzzling dish was a side order of the house meatballs ($5), three juicy orbs studded with pistachios, napped in the house marinara..."
Monumental Shift
Arts Story December 28, 2007
by Robert Faires
Description: Major personnel changes across the Austin arts scene signal the start of a new era
"...Leaving: music director Ara Carapetyan (two years)..."
City Council Notebook
News Blog November 28, 2007
by Wells Dunbar
Description: For the Thursday, Nov. 29, council meeting
"...You know, in case company's coming.
Item 40: Adding a sidewalk cafe application fee.(Interior: shot of sponsor Will Wynn with Toby Futrell)
"Do you remember that time in Paris?"
"That cafe!"
"That waiter!"
"Jean-Luc!"
Item 41: Revamping the East 11th/12th Street plan with the ARA, et..."
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