Austin Development Through a Barbecue Lens

Shane Stiles shares the location history and future of Stiles Switch BBQ

"...from the original Threadgill's – a piece of Old Austin that fits in perfectly in this modern setting. We..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Food Feature by Rod Machen

CodeNEXT Wrecks Austin

Or did Austin wreck CodeNEXT?

"...the "compact and connected" city idealized in the Imagine Austin comprehensive plan. But CodeNEXT is not the code itself...."

May 25, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin Institution Saxon Pub Survives in SXSW Documentary

A glimmer of hope amid Austin development in Nothing Stays the Same: The Story of the Saxon Pub

"...the script that captures a glimmer of hope amid Austin's continued development...."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

Soccer-Themed Entertainment Complex The Pitch Comes to North Austin in February

Sports, dining, and entertainment hub joins Parmer Pond District

"...Austin isn’t just a soccer city. It’s quickly becoming a..."

Jan. 24, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Development review gets flattened by budget steamroller

"...It's a testament to how bureaucratically literate Austinites are that such a dull bit of government-ese as..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Point Austin: All Grove All the Time

In Austin's housing toolbox, all we've got are hammers

"...In late September, the White House released a "Housing Development Toolkit," an attempt to address the nationwide crisis in..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Faster Than Sound: Neighbors Push to Limit Size of Austin Opera House Project

Traffic concerns clash with midsize venue vision at 200 Academy Dr. development

"...envisioned music venue has become the sticking point. The development hopes to revive the former Austin Opera House club..."

April 29, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin City Council Shows Surprising Interest in Upzoning

Mayor throws a curveball in advance of Monday's new Land Development Code revision report

"...Council met Monday, Nov. 18, to discuss the Land Development Code revision and offer recommendations to staff as it..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin @ Large: Painting by Numbers

Design standards turn out to be (maybe) more than just skin-deep

"...new (or, more properly, any) commercial design standards in Austin has been treated too often like the bastard dwarf..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...an oddity that there’s no unified arts department at Austin City Hall...."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Comp Planning: A Brief History

Moving forward sometimes requires looking back

"...bumps and grinds, it lends perspective to realize that Austin's impulse to do a grand city plan – a..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

'Arrested Development' Developments

For the Bluth-watchers among you

"...premiere this spring than the Netflix-exclusive return of Arrested Development...."

July 18, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

20 Years of Austin Studios

More than just soundstages: Looking back on the unique success of Austin Studios

"...for the reason you think. It's the moment when Austin Studios, the filmmaking facility run by Austin Film Society..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Tributes Pour in for Chris Riley, the Kind Colossus of Austin Urbanism

Former Council member passed this week at 60 from cancer

"...Riley, former Council member and unwavering advocate for smart development in Austin, as they celebrate the life of a..."

July 31, 2024 News Post by Richard Whittaker

As Austin Grows, Parkland Will Shrink, Per New State Law

PARD is working to draft a new ordinance to comply with the law

"...Any new development in Austin is supposed to come with a chunk..."

Oct. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin Film Society Announces 2022 Filmmaker Grant Recipients

Projects from PJ Raval, Don Swaynos to financial support

"...latest list of recipients has been announced by the Austin Film Society...."

Sept. 9, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: CodeNEXT and the Austin Music Scene

How might the update of Austin’s land development code affect the musical landscape?

"...Following five years of lead-up, the rewrite of Austin's outdated land development code soon heads to City Council...."

June 8, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Merck in Austin?

Pharma firm considers “Innovation” location, Austin city incentives

"...Friday afternoon, March 31, the city of Austin announced a proposal to provide economic incentives to New..."

April 3, 2017 News Post by Michael King

A Development Project With a Silver Lining

The Rebekah Baines Johnson Center is about to be part of an ambitious master planned community for Austin seniors.

"...to be part of an ambitious master-planned community for Austin seniors...."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

It's time to look more intelligently at economic development

"...1. Median household income in Austin is, far and away, the highest of any major..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Film Society Announces 2024 Feature Grant Recipients

Local filmmakers feature heavily among 18 selected projects

"...Some of the most recognizable and distinguished names from Austin's indie filmmaking community are among the talents announced as..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

2024 Austin Live Music Fund: Higher Rewards, Higher Competition

Out of 1,000-plus applicants, 137 scene players win grants

"...The city of Austin has provided an update on the status of the..."

Aug. 28, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

What’s to Become of Austin’s Unofficial Gay District?

A development plan would maintain Oilcan Harry's but displace two other gay-friendly bars

"...Warehouse District. That's not a long enough history for Austin's city code to spare the block that houses Oilcan's..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin Film Society Opens AFS Grant

Applications being accepted now for narrative, doc features

"...The Austin Film Society Grants have been lifechanging for Texas filmmakers..."

April 12, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Great Springs Project Proposes a Network of Trails From Austin to San Antonio

Squaring conservation with development

"...endeavor to build a network of multiuse trails from Austin to San Antonio. The project proposes adding 50,000 acres..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Land Development Code: What's New in Draft Two

A look at the latest version of Austin's revised land use rules

"...• Wildfire protections are increased per two amendments from Austin Fire Department, with a third amendment under consideration. The..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

What Austin Can Learn From Other Cities

Seattle, Minneapolis, and Nashville leaders share at RECA Exchange

"...Thursday, Sept. 12, during a panel discussion on what Austin can learn from other cities at this year’s Real..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin At Large: Say Farewell to Greg Guernsey

An exit interview with Austin’s longtime planning chief

"...– that I'm leaving," says Greg Guernsey, director of Austin's Planning and Zoning Department since 2006 and a city-staff..."

July 12, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Wizards of the Coast Opening New Austin Studio

Gaming mega-brand opening Austin studio under veteran director

"...the company behind Magic: The Gathering is coming to Austin. They'll be opening a new game development studio, and..."

April 25, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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