Naked City

Council unanimously OKs another Beastcenter -- and a study of the big box invasion.

"...city-sponsored study of the social and economic effects of big-box retail in Austin. That 7-0 vote immediately followed another..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

On the Blizzard / Stratus scandal, the Statesman misses the real story -- as usual.

"...grow, in which the community's opposition to Wal-Mart and/or big-box retail, especially over the aquifer, became a field of..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the Domain in any way, just to suggest that retail development in northwest Austin may not actually need public..."

July 4, 2003 Column

Wal-Mart War: Southside Goes It Alone

South Austin neighbors hire their own engineers and planners to salvage the Blunn Creek Supercenter project

"...Citizens neighborhood group would prefer to see no super big-box retail at all on the 23-acre Ben White site...."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Wal-Mart War

Citizens continue to battle the Beast of Bentonville on several Southside fronts

"...force to weigh in on the Wal-Mart issue. The retailer's representatives had entered the meeting room breezily, anticipating a..."

Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?

The latest on this year's big digs

"...forward with a proposed new program, the Congress Avenue Retail Retention and Enhancement Fund, which could break the deadlock..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: Wal-Mart's Xmas Gift

Bringing coal to Northcross, something better for the rest of us

"...wasn't 3am), the council voted to enact a new Big-Box Ordinance that would require more public and more detailed..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

"...be negative. For the latest on Lowe's and other big-box battles, see A Big Box Full of Big Boxes...."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Design standards sought to upgrade Austin's chain-retail sprawl

"...a set of design standards for new commercial and retail developments around town. It helps that the Real Estate..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Building Utopia

After years of pipe dreams, politics, and planning, the new Mueller Neighborhood is rising at last

"...an architectural review committee). The community will have a retail Town Center designed like a village square, not a..."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Here Comes the Train

Can city staff, citizens, and neighborhoods realize – and build – a more livable city?

"...and business uses – and none of the archetypal big-box retail marked (or disfigured) by acres of open-space parking...."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Chain Reaction

Downtown construction projects raise fears that Austin will lose its charm.

"...Retail will take off in a big way in the..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the commission centered on Catellus' idea to put "regional retail" at the northwest corner of the Mueller site –..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

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

"...by opinion makers. We have an emergent crusade against big-box retail, particularly over the aquifer -- although, to be..."

July 25, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Borders Backs Out

A setback for Sixth + Lamar, a victory for keeping Austin weird

"...The five-year saga of Austin's most controversial retail project took another sharp turn Wednesday as Borders Books..."

April 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Changing Face of Mueller

A burst of development marks the latest phase of the central city neighborhood

"...infill. The most readily visible development is the new retail center taking shape at 51st and Berkman Drive –..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

It's a Conspiracy!

The landowner alleges vile collusion between City Hall and Stratus Properties -- but not actual citizens.

"...plans to buy and develop the tract as a retail complex anchored by a 206,000-square-foot Supercenter -- a project..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...fifth inning, the score's now 2-1, Wal-Mart -- the retailer won approval from the city Zoning and Platting Commission..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

For regional planning, it's a great day to go back to the future

"...merged at MoPac and Slaughter -- the onslaught of big-box retail, and the relentless sprawl over the countryside and..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Lowe's Offers City a Deal

The big-box retailer makes an "SOS-equivalent" proposal for its project over the aquifer.

"...on Tuesday offered an "SOS-equivalent" proposal for its controversial big-box retail project on Brodie Lane in the Barton Springs..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Just Say No

Council Draws on Tomorrow Plan to Redirect Growth

"...concrete terms, this means a more even mix of retail, residential, and office space, instead of an area dominated..."

May 22, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Wal-Mart, Always

The mayor's rebate idea bombs as foes contemplate dragging the Beast into court.

"...woo Wal-Mart off of the aquifer, a coalition of big-box opponents are considering moving forward on another time-honored strategy:..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

News Top Tens

"...of outrage, an eventual surrender by the world's largest retailer, and now a lawsuit against the city and Stratus,..."

Jan. 2, 2004 News Feature

Pop Up Shop Coming to Congress

City Council changes temporary retail from 'naughty' to 'nice'

"...shopping options out there for you, including pop up retail. And believe it or not, their existence actually traces..."

Nov. 29, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Spring Training

Seasonal snapshots of the council candidates

"...City Hall. Whether he can break out of the big-box with Austin voters – that is, out of what's..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Civics 101 for Futrell

"...influence … The pro-development point about the need for retail economic development in Austin may be a salient one,..."

Oct. 28, 2003 Postmarks

RG4N Testimony Continues Today

Northcross neighbors continue to plead their case

"...plan, and which requires City Council approval of any big-box retail store. Outside counsel Casey Dobson, representing the city,..."

Nov. 14, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Trees Protecting the Neighbors?

"...under current law, which requires council approval of any big-box retail. The four allegations are that in approving the..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...The City Council continues to grope for a big-box retail strategy -- giving a preliminary OK to a..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Beside the Point

Seaholm unveiled: Is the game worth the phalli?

"...hulking art deco turbine hall and converting it into retail space – seems truly inspired. The trouble only begins..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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