Opinion: No Home Sweet HOME for Austin’s Black and Latino Communities

A member of the Planning Commission argues that Austin’s proposed new land use plan would result in another major forced relocation of Austin’s Latino community and its dwindling Black community

"...As a new appointee to the Planning Commission and as an African American mother who suffered..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Alberta Phillips

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

In Wake of SCOTUS Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, Austin City Council Fast-Tracks Abortion Decriminalization Act

Special called meeting set for week of July 18

"...Fuentes have requested a special called meeting of the Austin City Council to approve a resolution, authored by Vela,..."

June 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Atari Announces Plans for Austin Hotel

Yeah, like the games – but don't get too excited

"...has announced plans to open a themed hotel in Austin. Don't mash that start button and try to book..."

Jan. 28, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dismantling Family Planning

Advocates say a state Senate budget rider would cripple delivery of health care to poor women

"...Family planning advocates are decrying a new state Senate budget rider..."

March 17, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Imagining Austin

Austinites begin a new comprehensive plan for the city's future

"...them up to inspire a dozen tables of engaged Austinites who attended a comprehensive planning kickoff community workshop at..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Urban Planning: A Roundup

How Austin is working toward getting better by design

"...economic downcycle is the ideal time to invest in urban-planning efforts. Without the pressures of fast-paced development activity created..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Family Planning Clinics to Seek Federal Funds on Own

Cutting the state out of women's health

"...been a rough few years for the state's family planning providers, who've had to contend with drastic funding cuts..."

Nov. 19, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Dismantling Family Planning Pt. 2

House budget amendment would subvert access to reproductive services

"...With the House version of the state budget set..."

April 16, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Is "neighborhood planning" the tool for the job Austin needs done?

"...The usual disclosure: I can't write "objectively" about neighborhood planning, because I chaired the Central East Austin Neighborhood Planning..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Public Notice: The Planning Puzzle

Music venues, hospitals, and neighborhood plans

"...the schedule of community events going on around town, Austin is definitely finished with its midwinter break (see below)...."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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

Ken Paxton Seeks to Remove Eight of Austin’s Planning Commissioners

Lawsuit will target volunteer appointees in violation of City Charter

"...Texas Office of the Attorney General has officially entered Austin’s land use debate...."

July 3, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Thoughts on land use, social justice, and making Austin look, feel, and work better.

"...consumed by land-use quarrels -- the staple food of Austin politicos and at times the crux for great change..."

July 25, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Making Plans for Planning

Planning and Development Review Department is under the microscope

"...yet already controversial consultant's report on the city's beleaguered Planning and Development Review Department, which the department appears to..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin's Promise Deferred

Neighborhoods miss out on initial Fed grants

"...Unfortunate news for two Austin communities: Neither of the two local groups that applied..."

Sept. 22, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Imagining Austin

Public forums begin on comprehensive and mobility planning

"...It's 2040 in Austin: Where should the city have absorbed new population growth..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cool Austin, Cool Planet

This Earth Day, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan celebrates a first year of slow, quiet, but impressive progress

"...than a year – do you know where your Austin Climate Protection Plan is?..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

As Austin's I-35 Mess Gains National Attention, the City Refocuses on the Palm District

Applying an "equity lens" to reimagine the blocks alongside Austin's gnarliest highway

"...For the second time in three years, Austin's unbeloved Interstate 35 has been "recognized" by the influential..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Planning Commission Leaders Step Down to Chart Housing Waters

Conor Kenny and Fayez Kazi look to bring more affordable housing to Austin

"...The top two leaders of the city's Planning Commission – Chair Conor Kenny and Vice Chair Fayez..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Officials Ready for F1 Weekend

Public safety and transpo ready. Weather? We'll see.

"...Marc Ott said during a Wednesday morning press briefing, Austin officials have learned that three things can make or..."

Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: Welcome Back, Kirk

Kirk Watson's new job at the chamber stands at odds with his "message" as mayor.

"...week and think, "Hmm. How can I embarrass the Austin business elite today?" I have my own misgivings about..."

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

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Smart Growth wouldn't be dead if it had stayed in touch with reality

"...of the Smart Growth tribe, at which Kirk Watson's Austin was held up as a model of intelligent regional..."

July 4, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Zaragoza Resigns From Planning Commission

Todd Shaw tapped as replacement

"...CodeNEXT, Nuria Zaragoza is stepping down from the city’s Planning Commission – just two weeks before draft three of..."

Jan. 29, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Council Preview: Planning to Plan Transit Station Areas

First step? Calibrating housing access on Project Connect routes

"...an important document, it’s not going to suddenly transform Austin’s land use regulations...."

March 7, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...issued what's called a red flag warning for the Austin and San Antonio metro areas, indicating increased wildfire risk..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Young Community Organizers Unite Over Equitable Land Use in Austin

Planning Our Communities offers perspective on the city’s new land development code

"...for communities of color and working class people in Austin" through advocacy and outreach. Although not a formal political..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Imagine Affordability

Imagine an Austin in which everyone can afford to live

"...of the Carver Museum & Cultural Center in East Austin to catch a glimpse of what Austin might look..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

Urban Planning Buzz

"...FYI: The draft Station Area Plan for two of Austin’s future transit-oriented districts – MLK and Plaza Saltillo –..."

March 12, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

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