The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...The brainchild of former Council Member Eric Mitchell, the ARA was created in 1996 to use local, federal, and..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The ARA Myth

Empty Promises on the Eastside

"...on Mitchell's cherished and highly controversial Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA), the quasi-public entity created to reinvent the derelict 11th..."

June 20, 1997 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

What's Next for the ARA?

As the longtime director departs and an audit looms, does the Eastside nonprofit have a future?

"...When voters ousted him in 1997, he bowed out characteristically by declaring that "I pulled a sheet off of..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

A New Day at ARA

Is PR Facelift More Than Skin-Deep?

"...Friday was opposite day at the Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA), the non-profit organization charged with the revitalization of East..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

ARA Given Ultimatum on Redevelopment Plans

Either bid redevelopment projects as they were outlined in the city's original plan or city will seek outside partners to redevelop East 11th Street

"...The ARA appeared before the URB Monday night to ask for..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The ARA Steps Up

East Austin Redevelopment Money Approved

"...agenda? Eric Mitchell's estimated $100 million Austin Redevelopment Authority (ARA) initiative to bring investment and commerce to the nearly..."

Nov. 24, 1995 News Column

The ARA Clubhouse

Mitchell's Very Exclusive Board

"...to force the board of the Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA) to add representatives from the Eastside neighborhoods affected by..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Column

ARA 'Conversation'

Corridor discussion rings all the usual changes

"...for not accomplishing enough on the near Eastside; the ARA's Charles Urdy defended his agency – and no one's..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

ARA Gets a Dressing-Down

Private developer under consideration for completing redevelopment of East Austin's 11th and 12th street corridors

"...the city, the Urban Renewal Agency board, and the ARA. That agreement expires on Sept. 30, and the City..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

ARA, CRP, E-I-E-I-O -- The Central East Scorecard

An introduction to the East Austin revitalization efforts.

"...Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA)..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature

Tweaking the ARA Plan

Seven years after its creation, the Austin Revitalization Authority hopes new revisions to its urban renewal plan can push Eastside redevelopment forward.

"...year. Putting that disappointment behind them, city staff and ARA leaders will bring the same plan back to the..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

ARA Needs to Go, Groups Say

Should private developers complete what ARA failed to do?

"...and Robertson Hill neighborhood associations disagreed – ending the ARA's agreement is exactly what they'd like to do...."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Critics of ARA Deal Still Wary

When is a dead deal really dead?

"...to the downtrodden street – Victoria Gardens notified the ARA that it was backing out...."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

ARA Accomplishments

"...have been an effective organization [“What's Next for the ARA?” News, Aug. 7]. We feel your readership will be..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Postmarks

What Is the ARA?

"...program and other sources, the city has kept the ARA in operation, although local neighborhood activists question whether ARA's..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature

Making Hay at the ARA

The city's Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office moves on up to the Eastside.

"...Last week, the Austin American-Statesman characterized the $36 rate as "more than twice what the..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

ARA: Neighborhoods Back on Board?

Austin Revitalization Authority gets new board members

"...Council, requesting that the city's financial relationship with the ARA be terminated and the authority's role in the East..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

ARA All Up in the Victory's Grill

Unpopular Austin Revitalization Authority projects are threatening to crowd the Victory Grill

"...ARA board Chair Charles Urdy and President/CEO Byron Marshall insist..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cine Las Americas Review: Niñas Araña

Life in Chile's slums, close enough to wealth to touch it

"...Niñas Araña (Spider Thieves) follows three teenage girls who live in..."

May 7, 2018 Screens Post by Austin Sanders

ARA Missed the Boat

"...bought a house in suburbia. Archer would have been ARA's greatest cheerleader if only they had done half of..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Postmarks

Problems With the ARA

"...the focus of the story has to do with ARA's apparent mismanagement and abuse/misuse of their contractual duties and..."

Sept. 26, 2007 Postmarks

Point Austin: Shoot the Messenger

The ARA strikes back

"..."Dr. Urdy") is chairman of the board of the ARA; Urdy Plaza, an ARA project on East 11th, is..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Deadlocked Over Density

Neighbors say ARA's development plans for East 11th Street would clash with existing homes and businesses, including the historic Victory Grill

"...and have blasted the local media for not reporting "ARA's accomplishments."..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

All Aboard

New ARA Board Swells With Inclusion

"...status as a member of the Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA) board. After a rocky three-year history, the city council..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

City Audit

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..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Dead End at Olive and Juniper

ARA and the city leave would-be homeowners out in the cold

"...and tell the couple to be patient, that the ARA had hit another roadblock, and that construction would soon..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Slum, Sweet Slum?

An Annual Look at My Own Backyard

"...Hill prime real estate. That is, unless you're the ARA or the City of Austin, which would like to..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Correspondence: Charles Urdy and Michael King

An exchange of letters on the ARA, affordable housing, and related matters

"...Subject: Questions for Dr. Charles Urdy and ARA..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Column

Urban Removal?

East 11th and 12th Get Plowed

"...for the first part of the Austin Redevelopment Authority (ARA) plan, which calls for the acquisition and demolition of..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

SCIPing Through Hoops

Council Stalls on SCIP II Housing Program

"...Infill Project (SCIP II) and the Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA) - into hand-to-hand combat. SCIP II, which is building..."

April 17, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

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