How Much of Your Rent Is Paying for Spots in a Parking Lot?

Council's ready to jettison parking minimums for future Austin developments

"...Regulation around parking could not sound more boring on its face, but..."

May 5, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Point Austin: 'Free' Is Much Too Expensive

Donald Shoup on the high cost of free parking

"...The city needs to charge more for Down­town parking...."

April 6, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Is the Special Events Permit Parking Program a Scalper's Delight?

Say goodbye to non-resident parking near the city's big events

"...The never-ending struggles over Downtown or near-Downtown parking spaces reaches a crescendo during "special events" – ACL..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council Slashes Parking Requirements, Ushering in New Era of Development Rules

City expresses optimism that eliminating parking minimums will lower the cost of building housing

"...One of the drivers of Austin's housing affordability crisis – perhaps the biggest driver –..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Parks and Rec Proposes Metered Parking for Deep Eddy Pool Lot

The currently free lot could see meters in 2020

"...a memo to City Council, proposing the installation of parking meters for the lot at Deep Eddy Pool –..."

Sept. 18, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Council Recap: Once-Sacred Neighborhood Protections Battered by Austin's Affordability Crisis

Are taller buildings with less parking the answer?

"...predictably highlighted longstanding divisions in our community over how Austin should grow...."

May 21, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Austin's First Bike Corral Installed Without a Peep

Innovative bike parking hits Red River to almost no buzz

"...most likely haven't heard about it; the city of Austin's first bike corral – an innovative on-street bike parking..."

June 6, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

Running Trails in and Around Austin

Here are some trails if you’re bored of circling Lady Bird Lake

"...If you’re a runner in Austin, you no doubt have noticed a shift in the..."

Dec. 11, 2024 Sports Post by Hasina Shah

Point Austin: All Grove All the Time

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

"...The report is generating local buzz, not only because Austin is among "the high-growth metropolitan areas increasingly fueling the..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Parking Enterprise

If approved, Parking Enterprise Fund Resolution will invest in garages available to public, with revenues providing funding for transit, trails, sidewalks, and bike paths

"...that got bumped from last Thursday's council agenda: a Parking Enterprise Fund Resolution. If approved, a new Austin Parking..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...christening scheduled for historic Hemisfair Park via an Alamo City/Austin dual commemoration, Freedom Fest: Arc Angels, Stray Cats, Cheap..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Parking Secrets

We should be keeping this to ourselves, but...

"...This photo taken outside the Austin Convention Center on Saturday says it all about SXSW..."

March 11, 2012 Screens Post by Joe O'Connell

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...Here comes the 23rd annual Austin Museum Day, citizen, that free celebration of art, culture,..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Guide to Austin Greenbelt Entrances

Reroute no more! Here's a list of Greenbelt access points.

"...be closed to the public. While accessing parks, the Austin Parks Foundation urges you to remain six feet apart..."

March 30, 2018 Events Post by Tinu Thomas

City Warns Users of Parking App to Avoid Fraudulent Website

Avoid the scam by downloading the official Park ATX app

"...The Austin Transportation Department is warning users of the Park ATX..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

2013 Austin Food & Wine Festival

Huge improvements over last year, but still a few wrinkles

"...The 2013 Austin Food & Wine Festival has come and gone. Everyone..."

April 29, 2013 Food Post by Wes Marshall

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

Visiting Austin on a Budget

See the city and still afford your flight home

"...can be expensive, but there’s plenty to do in Austin where you can make your dollar count. With these..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Chronolog Post by Cody Song

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...15 to make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine on Austin Public Health's webpage were kicked out of the sign-up..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Construction of Austin FC Stadium Nears Completion

Q2 claims naming rights for the home of Austin's new Major League sports team

"...the Major League Soccer season, construction at the new Austin FC stadium, located just southeast of the Domain shopping..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Arts Feature by Trace Sauveur

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...Austin’s thriving restaurant community is being forced to switch gears...."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Austin Transportation Guide

How to get around Austin, with or without your own wheels

"...Editor's note: This post is from the long-ago, pre-scooter..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post by Katie Walsh

Before and After at Austin Studios

The big plans after the National Guard Amory take-over

"...The long-awaited takeover of the National Guard Armory by Austin Studios finally happens this October, and the Austin Film..."

May 10, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

No Parking at Pease

Griffith: Don't Even Think of Parking Here

"...regards to displacing park land. Greenspace is sacred in Austin, and increasingly hard to acquire; thus, University of Texas..."

Jan. 17, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

'We Had a Tragedy Here in Austin'

City Manager dispells dark rumors surrounding David Rivas Morales's beating death this week.

"...Juneteenth festivities (in fact, it was in an isolated parking lot), reports of 500 onlookers with none intervening (Futrell..."

June 21, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...April day, and yet there’s a pall over the Austin Antique Mall. It’s an air of sadness that seems..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Three Weekend Vintage Markets Keeping Austin Cool Year-Round

These markets keep cool clothes, art, and more in rotation every weekend in Austin

"...The cycle stops here! You live in ding-dang Austin, TX, a place that my relatives in Michigan’s Upper..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: Project Dis-Connect – Austin’s Back to the Future

Before burying the light rail below Austin's unique street character and beautiful lake, we should take a breath to reconsider the design ideas and ballooning costs

"...Today's Austin boasts a vibrant Downtown that draws residents and visitors..."

July 8, 2022 Column by Karen McGraw

10 of Austin's Best Bars

Looking for a new place to drink, dance, or eat? We got you.

"...of an outdoor patio, here are some Best of Austin award-winning bars for whatever vibe you’re looking for...."

June 25, 2022 Food Post

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