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Our readers talk back.

"...development is physically located, we supported a modified MF-6 Zoning for the Villas on Guadalupe development with conditions, which..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

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Scaggs Photo in Bad Taste

"...The recent elevation of issues like the South Austin zoning district and the downtown development initiative is evidence that..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Column

The Shark Bites Back

Mitchell Says the Eastside Needs Sharp Teeth

"...councilmembers, a fourth project, known as Central Urban Redevelopment (CURE) is one that Mitchell formulated on his own. CURE..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: Ocean's Seven

When the joint is hoppin', the cool cats and kitties come knockin'

"...got in on the yuks, offering his abuela's home cure to suck out the bad juju with a funneled..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Council Notebook

What's going on at council this week?

"...55: The Mohawk nightclub Downtown seeks central business district zoning, likely as part of their expansion plans including a..."

March 19, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Infill On Trial

What's the Verdict on the Latest Central-City Boom?

"...business district with its expense, traffic congestion, and strict zoning regulations. Which makes the scene today around Sixth &..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature

Council to Commit to Supporting Renters’ Rights

Tenant assistance, right to organize on the Oct. 13 agenda

"...as establishing a set time window for renters to "cure" lease violations before landlords are allowed to begin eviction..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...Thu., Oct. 3) looks onerous but is contract- and zoning-heavy. There might be fuss over Visit Austin's budget proposal..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature

On the Edges of Gentrification, Planning a Different East Riverside Drive

City’s declared goals for the corridor and those of private developers do not necessarily coincide

"...2013, May: East Riverside Regulating Plan..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: In With the New

A fresh-faced City Council gets ready for 2015

"...plague that Adler and others say they intend to cure. He says his first order of business will be..."

Dec. 26, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Then There's This: Decoding the Code

Next step: untangling 30 years of regulatory layers

"...stimulate density inside the core – with acronyms like CURE, SMART, and TOD. We added some restraints in 2006..."

May 9, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

City Council: Austin Energy (Again) and the President's Visit

With Barack Obama coming to Austin, the Council agenda is slim

"...to work around those goals and requirements by seeking zoning changes under the Central Urban Redevelopment Combined District, better..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: A Movable Feast

City data, apps, and more turkey talk

"...the dispute over whether to preserve Central Urban Redevelopment zoning allowing additional density Downtown or to scrap CURE, leaving..."

Nov. 25, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

What Part of 'No' Don't You Understand?

12th Street corridor residents oppose convalescent center

"...– sometimes together, more often at odds – to cure what ails the once-vibrant East 12th Street corridor. Last..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Beside the Point

Council takes long, slow journey into night

"...actually do something because of time-specific requirements. Let's move zoning to another day – because cramming 16 public hearings..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: How Are We Managing?

Targeting city manager may be hunting the wrong game

"...In short, Lincoln presented the city with decades-old tract zoning in place, filed its administrative application thereunder, and has..."

April 20, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Developing Stories

A look at the proposed Iconic Preservation ordinance - a brilliant idea, or a nutty one?

"...(Possibly freezing their right to request an upgrade in zoning – such as the upgrade from CBD, or central..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point

Council members take to the waters, al fresco

"...What a shocker! How wild – did he also cure munchies at the death-metal pizzeria next door? But our..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the property line to omit citizens opposed to the zoning request...."

Jan. 24, 2003 Column

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Facts, Not Gossip

"...Regarding the State's exemption from local zoning and development laws, it was gratifying to hear, from..."

June 5, 1998 Column

Postscripts

Shuttle Carnage Looms

"...City staff reported to the planning commission during the zoning hearing last week that our southeast Austin area has..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Column

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