When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...For decades I have supported rail in Austin, and between Austin and San Antonio. While..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

In 1990, We Predicted What 2020 Would Look Like. Did We Get Anything Right?

And since we're here, why not place some bets on 2050?

"...5) A resurgence of rail and other transit systems Sort of? Light rail debuted..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

State LGBTQ Chambers Form First-of-Its-Kind Alliance

The new Texas LGBT Chambers of Commerce will represent Austin, Greater Houston, North Texas, and San Antonio

"...comprising the Austin, Greater Houston, North Texas, and San Antonio chambers – speaks for more than 1,000 LGBTQ-owned and..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Council: Task Lists and Wish Lists

On the agenda: Green Water Treatment Plant, Seaholm, urban rail and Austin Pets Alive!

"...wild fauna than it can swallow in Austin, San Antonio, and elsewhere, but thus far, the council seems unperturbed...."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...it is other forms of transportation, such as sidewalks, trails, bike facilities. And that's the way I would like..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Reinventing Airport Boulevard

Can 'form-based zoning' transform a suburban drag into walkable neighborhoods?

"...is being adopted in Denver; Miami; Portland, Ore.; San Antonio; and now in federal and state transportation planning policies..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Big To-Do Over New Name for Rail District

Austin-San Antonio rail plan now goes by Lone Star

"...Bowie (long live the Electric Lounge!) on Monday, the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District brought in some top-gun..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Developing Stories: A Long Route to Go

Will we vote on urban rail in November 2010?

"...Line to open, what's the status of that other rail transit project – the Downtown streetcar once championed by..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

The Rest of the Dais

The candidates and issues of Places 2, 5, and 6

"...of incumbency – mainly, no opponent. On the campaign trail, he's advocated a host of policy proposals...."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

On the Road (and Rail) Again

Watson's take on transportation reform

"...be the time for a real discussion about road, rail, and decision-making...."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...public library. The joint-venture teams are Lake|Flato Architects (San Antonio) and Shepley Bulfinch (Boston); Barnes Gromatzky Kosarek Architects and..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• MetroRAIL SET FOR MARCH..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Council 4721. E-mail [email protected] for details. – P.J.R. Elgin Rail Beta Test..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature

Austin Streetcar Proposal: A Play in Two Acts?

Plans unveiled for rail transit

"...Wynn's call a year ago for a November 2008 rail referendum. As one council member put it – understandably..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories

Plans unveiled for rail transit

"...unveiled the highlights of a detailed proposal for circulator rail transit. The Phase I analysis includes essential data on:..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Cap Metro Courting Prospective Partners

Transit authority could extend rail and bus service well beyond Austin

"...New rail transit service between Elgin and Austin – enthusiastically advocated..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Streetcar Dreams Deferred

Now what?

"...a delay of the required vote on an urban rail transit project proposed for Central Aus­tin. So when might..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

New Rail Plan Rolled Out

The latest line on streetcars

"...designing a new streetcar system – also called ultralight rail transit – to serve Downtown and Central Austin. Alternately,..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...a regional Central Texas transit system – focused on rail, not roads – has been taking fascinating shape at..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• Expect to hear a lot less of the MetroRail cars when testing resumes on the commuter-rail line this..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

Developing Stories: Park Once, Invest Twice

Two new city-owned parking garages would pay for themselves under enterprising proposal

"...his proposal, the monies would be dedicated to a Trails & Transit Enterprise Fund. That could help solve the..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...and even 30-story towers in transit-oriented development areas near commuter-rail stops. – Katherine Gregor..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...off. AE owns property adjacent to the Capital Metro commuter-rail station being built at Airport and North Lamar, and..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...IC award of sorts. She was deemed a county "trailblazer" Wednesday by the Texas Association of Counties Leadership Foundation...."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Hold Those Tolls!

Road conditions: funding hazy, future unclear

"...include free and tolled highway lanes, as well as rail and utility lines, and would be built and maintained..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Larry Schooler

Naked City

"...reserves have gone into the initial leg of its commuter rail line. Cap Metro has already begun the process..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...years, also served as Capital Metro's representative to the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District, which also saw the..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Metro's service district, and/or agreeing to participate in the Austin-San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District, which continues to push..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...of growth, someday soon this region will be Austin/San Antonio, the same way the neighbors to the north are..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?

The latest on this year's big digs

"...by mid-January. To date, they've just looked at introducing commuter rail to Downtown and along Fourth Street, according to..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

1   2   3   4     NEXT ›    4 »