Loss of Old Homes Fuels East Austin Debate

Juniper Street says goodbye to another old soul

"...    Central East Austin neighborhood residents are decrying the city's recent demolition of..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin at Large: The Road Goes on Forever …

After 30 years of effort, East 12th Street is still a long way from its envisioned future

"...Austin Sanders' Council recap in this issue is mostly focused..."

April 29, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Who Wants to Run A Coffeehouse in Austin, Texas?

Four local javamongers tell us what it's like

"...to turn the nearby, mostly abandoned Highland Mall into Austin Community College slog through the next phase of the..."

Aug. 22, 2012 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The 12th of Never

The dispute over one Eastside housing proposal reflects a larger Austin conflict

"...Summit Housing Partners and local social-service org Caritas of Austin, would be set aside for permanent sup­port­ive housing –..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The ARA Faces the Music

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

"...she was a liberal Democrat and the mayor of Austin, Carole Keeton McClellan (now the conservative GOP state comptroller,..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

"...neighborhood that Urdy knew – the historic home of Austin's African American community – was a city within a..."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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Austin Stories

"...making full use of existing railroad rights-of-way through East Austin, choosing instead to paint stripes and erect signs on..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

"...To say that the Austin Revitalization Author­ity's relationship with its East Austin neighbors and..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...three City Council places, a stricter anti-smoking ordinance, and Austin Community College annexations (See our endorsements). We urge everybody..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Dead End at Olive and Juniper

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

"...a park – sits off Olive Street in East Austin...."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

URA Votes Against East 11th Density Increase

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

"...The Austin Revitalization Authority suffered a possible setback Monday night in..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

ARA 'Conversation'

Corridor discussion rings all the usual changes

"...been said before. Neighbors blasted the city and the Austin Revitalization Authority for not accomplishing enough on the near..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

What's Next for the ARA?

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

"...Controversy has dogged the Austin Revitalization Authority from the moment it was born...."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...a master's degree in community and regional planning from UT-Austin, with a concentration on urban development and public participation..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature

Infill On Trial

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

"...The new digs of ad agency GSD&M on Sixth Street, one block east of Lamar,..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature

City Audit

The city auditor's review of the Austin Revitalization Authority is very mixed

"...The Austin Revitalization Authority has improved conditions in Central East Austin..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Who You Gonna Call?

Small Texas towns look to Austin and Washington to jump-start economic development

"...now Brim is eager to send a message to Austin: Give me someone down there who knows how to..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

"...• The Austin Revitalization Authority had a rough night at the Urban..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

End of the Road for Eastside Urban Renewal?

Urban Renewal Board doesn't relish extending life of ARA

"...are the odds that the tri-party agreement between the Austin Revitalization Authority, the Urban Renewal Board, and the city..."

July 2, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

ARA Needs to Go, Groups Say

Should private developers complete what ARA failed to do?

"...assessment of the development agreement between the city of Austin and the Austin Revitalization Authority opined that it was..."

April 2, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...mayors Kirk Watson and Will Wynn for making Downtown revitalization a top priority. "What Kirk achieved was game-changing for..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature

ARA All Up in the Victory's Grill

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

"...Public sentiment was overwhelmingly against the Austin Revitalization Authority's proposal to increase the size of a..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Beside The Point

The lonely path of board and commission reform

"...On consent are $125,000 and $200,000 grants to UT's Austin Technology Incubator program for biotech and wireless tech, because..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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.

"...was once a vibrant corridor of commerce for East Austin's African-American community. The city was then on the verge..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Council Watch

"...extra expenses thrown in. Like many properties in East Austin, the lot was once used as an underground storage..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

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Off the Desk:

"...religious organization. State Comptroller spokesperson Ross Ramsey says his agency's decision to grant the status does not reflect a..."

Nov. 28, 1997 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...Jr., a leader of a coalition of Hispanic East Austin neighborhood groups called El Concilio, met with Parks Department..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• The 2008-09 proposed budget for the city of Austin was unveiled Wednesday morning, featuring a proposed tax rate..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature

Bigger, Better, Smarter

San Diego is everything Austin wants to be: livable, transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly, and downtown-centric. But will tools that worked in the nation's largest border and military base town translate to Central Texas?

"...either shore of the Pacific Ocean. All quite unlike Austin. So why look to San Diego for ways to..."

Jan. 14, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hall Hustle: Top 10 City Council Stories

From the dais to the streets

"...2009 meeting – initiated a yearlong reconsideration and an Austin ISD moratorium. Opponents pointed to the landmarks' drain on..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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