Compact, Climate-Friendly, Competitive

To restart the economy while saving the planet, the Congress for the New Urbanism advocates traditional neighborhoods for all

"...in Denver. The planning organization has stepped up its no-sprawl message, lobbying in D.C. for new federal law that..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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The unprecedented outcry over toll roads ignores a larger problem: We want more government services than we can pay for

"...them. Sometimes they are environmentalists or anti-growth activists or anti-sprawl, pro-urban-density advocates who see the campaign against tolls as..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Toll-Road Piece 'Riddled With Nonsense'

"...with nonsense it's hard to know where to begin ["Austin at Large," News, May 21]. He never bothers to..."

May 26, 2004 Postmarks

The Other Sister

Multiple Personalities

"...crosses Bull Creek near the latter's junction with Lake Austin. Go figure. Bull Creek has many tributaries both named..."

July 2, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Primary Colors

Shades of the Travis County Elections

"...endorsements from law enforcement and labor organizations, plus the Austin Women's Political Caucus and the Austin Gay and Lesbian..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Going Vertical

The new VMU zoning could transform your neighborhood – and you have 90 days to help decide how

"...As suggested by Envision Central Texas, if Austin is to remain a sustainable, eco-friendly community as it..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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Our readers talk back.

"...writing because I wish there were an organization for Austin like MoveOn.org – something that could mobilize people to..."

May 28, 2004 Column

Subsidizing Smog

A new report from the Sierra Club shows that while new roads may get traffic moving, air quality will continue to suffer.

"...It's not the sort of thing Austinites will want to hear in the wake of voters..."

Nov. 30, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

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Readers' last gasps on light rail.

"...When I moved to Austin 12 years ago, local inhabitants informed me that "MoPac"..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Column

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Cities can manage their destinies.

"...To many citizens, the ways Austin has changed and is changing every day are overwhelming...."

Jan. 14, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Collision Course

Competing Visions

"...Wherever it's routed, SH130 will likely remain unpopular with Austin residents who thought the point was to get rid..."

June 11, 1999 News Feature by Bryan Mealer

Corridor Conundrum

The Truth Is Out There on the Highway

"..."Regional Issues - Local Solutions: A Conference for the Austin-San Antonio Region." This title would seem to answer the..."

May 8, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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Park and Ride

"...The Austin Parks Foundation endorses and supports Proposition 2 and Proposition..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

Natural Born Leader

Mayor Hits the Ground Running His First 100 Days

"...growth and promoting tax equity into the hands of Austin's citizenry. Some councilmembers saw it as a crisis of..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

On the Rails

Bungling Bureaucrats, or Best Hope?

"...the negative headlines," began a recent editorial in the Austin American-Statesman. Local transit advocate David Dobbs would change that..."

June 14, 1996 News Feature

With HOME, Council Cuts Lot Size Requirements for First Time in 80 Years

Smaller lots, more apartments, towers near transit

"...amount of land needed to build one home in Austin – and by a significant amount...."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council on CodeNEXT

Four CMs lament inequitable land use standards throughout city

"...and their colleagues to produce a code "for all Austin­ites," and to substantively address affordability, gentrification, residential displacement, and..."

Aug. 25, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

SOS Wrong on Wildflower Commons

"...Dear Editor, When Austin voters approved Save Our Springs, we failed to understand..."

Feb. 2, 2009 Postmarks

What I Want to do With My Life

Mike Krusee on New Urbanism, Smart Growth, toll roads, and why Bobby Kennedy is his hero

"...Austin Chronicle: Was the decision to step down personal or..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Column by Michael King

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Our readers talk back.

"...today I picked up the latest copy of The Austin Chronicle. My congratulations to you and Nick and Marjorie...."

April 30, 2004 Column

What Is the Real Story on Highway 130?

"...us opposed it because it would cause more urban sprawl, already Central Texas' nemesis. We were assured in rotund..."

April 22, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

All Sprawled Out

"...thought you'd heard everything there was to hear about Austin's transportation crisis. But we did miss something. Amidst all..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

There's Something About Mary

Mary arnold gets down to brass tacks on bradley deal

"...tract from commercial development. As a longtime fighter for Austin's right to self-determination, she has the clout and the..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

The annual Austin Environmental Directory includes, for the first time, a report card rating Austin's environmental record. The outlook looks dismal on the surface, but the verdict isn't all doom and gloom.

"...who had slogged through the noon-hour drizzle to the Austin History Center to celebrate the release of Robbins' fourth..."

Jan. 14, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

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Duke Still Had It

"...was a real pleasure dealing with Jenny and The Austin Chronicle...."

May 14, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...Wednesday, "The Dark Side of the American Dream," ranks Austin high on its list of 20 U.S. cities where..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature

Oh, Build Me a Home

Architects Espouse "Traditional Neighborhood Districts"

"...American city life: We don't need to worry about sprawl if we don't sprawl. If we lived smaller, didn't..."

May 23, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...With its sprawl-inducing infrastructure spending, LCRA violates its obligation in its mission..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...Letter to the editor of The Austin Chronicle, The Austin Police Department is very concerned with..."

July 23, 2004 Column

Did SOS Matter?

The battle for Barton Springs has been a struggle over the soul of the city.

"...Ten years ago this week, more than 45,000 Austinites -- more than voted for any member of today's..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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