The Long Story of East 11th and 12th Streets Takes a Turn

Austin’s historically black neighborhood continues to stand at the crossroads of growth

"...one of many who sat around tables with the ARA. "I have participated in I can't tell you how..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Whether You Like It or Not...

Eric Mitchell's Redevelopment Dreams

"...Indeed, perhaps as a symbol of his separatist struggle, Mitchell hung up a picture of Malcolm X..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Shorty's is Still Closed

Yes, Folks...

"...administer it, the Austin Redevelopment Authority, invariably shortened to ARA. It is Eric Mitchell's brainchild, and properly the subject..."

June 23, 1995 News Feature by Chris Walters

Enough Is Enough

Councilmembers Are Fed Up With Mitchell's Antics

"...The mysterious Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA) board, a nonprofit corporation founded to oversee the revitalization..."

June 13, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

New Urban Sagas

Mueller Mutation

"...be devoted to State of Texas offices and their paraphernalia. That means a lot of people will pass our..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Steering Urban Renewal

Housing Director Bill Cook

"...11th and 12th Streets, called the Austin Redevelopment Authority (ARA). Recently, Mitchell criticized Cook for recommending a development corporation..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Soft & Quiet

Insidious racism becomes a rabid nightmare

"...Directed by: Beth de Araújo. Starring: Olivia Luccardi, Stephanie Estes, Melissa Paulo, Cissy Ly,..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Movie Review by Rod Machen

Another Dream Deferred on East 11th

Popular Eastside restaurant closes doors, raising questions about the ARA's purpose

"...McGowan said she and her husband had haggled with ARA president and CEO Byron Marshall over the restaurant's future,..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Off the Desk

"...Wirth, the U.S. Undersecretary of State for Global Affairs, characterized the New Orleans-based developer as the de facto government..."

Jan. 12, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...and the Building Owners and Managers Association. – K.G. ARA Audit Arrives..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature

What Part of 'No' Don't You Understand?

12th Street corridor residents oppose convalescent center

"...But of course, ever since the ARA was created in 1996, East 11th and 12th has..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

The ARA and business owners close in on a (shared?) vision.

"...renewal area whose redevelopment is being managed by the ARA...."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, has sparked outrage from international human..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature

Get on the Bus

illustration by Doug Potter

"...a councilmember was to create the Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA), a non-profit board charged with revitalizing East 11th and..."

July 25, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Off The Desk:

"...DEM: *Sam Biscoe, Ron Davis Mending Fences on the ARA The members of the Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA) convened..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Revitalization Rehash

"...issue would be resolved. But not yet -- although ARA board members and 12th Street property interests are working..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...for times and locations or see http://www.austin.isd.tenet.edu. -- K.F. ARA A-OK..."

Jan. 22, 1999 News Feature

Infill On Trial

What's the Verdict on the Latest Central-City Boom?

"...you get into real economic issues -- building parking garages, the cost of the land itself, the impact of..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...is under the aegis of the Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA), the nonprofit board sired by Councilmember Eric Mitchell to..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature

End of the Road for Eastside Urban Renewal?

Urban Renewal Board doesn't relish extending life of ARA

"...The agreement, which makes ARA the lead developer for trying to revitalize and protect..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...no one seems interested in helping us," said German Zaravia, who says he worked an average of 70 hours..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...on the board of the proposed Austin Revitalization Authority (ARA), whose members were hand-picked by Mitchell to oversee the..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Council Watch

Council denies historic zoning for old house on St. David's property.

"...back, through the alleyway that leads to the parking garage. The hill that once sloped south from the church..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the Austin norm, the bitter street fighting over the ARA has now become a warm embrace, with neighbors and..."

Nov. 13, 1998 News Feature

The Changing of the Board

"...The back-and-forth arguments about who should be on the ARA board were, and are, confusing even to the participants...."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Column

The Shark Bites Back

Mitchell Says the Eastside Needs Sharp Teeth

"...win some support from the area he represents: "I guarantee you that black folks are going to vote for..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature

Council Watch

"...Mitchell's $75 million plan, called the Austin Redevelopment Authority (ARA), to take advantage of the city's eminent domain powers..."

June 23, 1995 News Column

Council Preview: Short Termers

City Council resumes regular business today, on a short-term fuse

"...not representative of transparency or good public policy,” said ARA VP Bob Easter. “These are complicated policy recommendations, and..."

Sept. 17, 2015 News Post by Michael King

URA Votes Against East 11th Density Increase

A win (for now) for Eastside opponents of increased density around the Victory Grill

"...against recommending the project to the City Council. The ARA has requested modifications to both the East 11th and..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...could not pass a vote on whether to recommend ARA's changes to the 1100 block (also known as "Block..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature

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