Trying to Undo a "Witch Hunt"
Council tries to untangle a controversial ethics complaint
Then There's This
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Amy Smith, Oct. 16, 2014
Final Column
Do not stand at my grave and weep – I'm just heading off into the unknown
Amy Smith, Aug. 21, 2014
The Awesome Power of Women
Political group aims to increase voter turnout and so much more
Amy Smith, Aug. 14, 2014
Preferential Treatment
Schwab wins incentives from county – when do we say 'time out'?
Amy Smith, Aug. 7, 2014
A Double Whammy for CodeNEXT
A vote of no confidence and an ethics complaint hit the land rewrite process
Amy Smith, July 31, 2014
Suffer the Little Children
Young Refugees are seeking protection, but some communities are afraid
Amy Smith, July 24, 2014
Whither Vested Rights?
Rejection of first case under new regs portends cloudy future
Amy Smith, July 17, 2014
Reimagining the South Waterfront
Creating a planning district, city aims to avoid jigsaw of buildings
Amy Smith, July 10, 2014
Saving Water From Ourselves
Task force urges 'aggressive' conservation and reuse strategies
July 3, 2014
Density in the Floodplain
Ignoring staff warnings, Council approves variance for office tower
Amy Smith, June 26, 2014
Split Views on ADUs
'Granny flats' measure breaks from the CodeNext Pack
Amy Smith, June 19, 2014
County Folds on Tax Fight
Commissioners kick can down the road – opt to 'study' appraisal system
Amy Smith, June 12, 2014
No Praise for Appraisal Process
Disparities in property values provoke public backlash
Amy Smith, June 5, 2014
The 'Witch Hunt' of a Commissioner
Auditor's report could have chilling effect on city boards and commissions
Amy Smith, May 29, 2014
Highway 45 Revisited
Except for the mayor, Council reaffirms opposition to 'aquifer toll road'
Amy Smith, May 22, 2014
Water Talk Bubbles Forth
Exploring the future of Austin's water supply
Amy Smith, May 15, 2014
Decoding the Code
Trying to detangle 30 years' worth of regulatory layers
Amy Smith, May 8, 2014
The Road to Fewer Roads
Can the latest in intersection design fix Austin's gridlock?
Amy Smith, May 1, 2014
Grandfathered Death Star
The Vested Rights Ordinance is new, but is it improved?
Amy Smith, April 24, 2014
SMART Is as SMART Does
City housing program becomes a balancing act
Amy Smith, April 17, 2014
Saving the Baylor House
The fight to spare the home of the woman who saved Clarksville
Amy Smith, April 10, 2014
Faith and the Environment
Interfaith leaders push for more renewables in city's generation plan
Amy Smith, April 3, 2014
Montopolis Is Cool With Uncool
East Austin neighborhood aims to fend off gentrification
Amy Smith, March 27, 2014
Dangerous Path
Commissioners commit to $15 million toll project, minus enviro study
Amy Smith, March 20, 2014
Urban (Watershed) Legend
In reversal, city says planned development must comply with SOS
Amy Smith, March 12, 2014
It's Our Turn Now
Women are ready to kick ass, take names, clean house
Amy Smith, March 6, 2014
Our Ill-Advised Relationship With ICE
Travis County runs a brisk deportation business, as other entities call it quits
Amy Smith, Feb. 27, 2014
Working Man of Green Gables
Condo developer targeted for claims of unpaid wages, unsafe conditions
Amy Smith, Feb. 20, 2014
Extreme Sprawl
SH 45 toll road hawks back in the driver's seat
Amy Smith, Feb. 13, 2014
Hard, Coal Reality
Breaking up with Fayette Power is hard to do, officials say
