We Were the Urban Pioneers

Our search for the just-right million-dollar condo, in the wilds of Downtown

"...In the interests of marketing frankness, we donned our designer coonskin caps and emerged as "Burton" and "Shanti." Burton,..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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Our readers talk back.

"...very difficult for a photo to reflect both a central subject and the surrounding (in this case architectural) context..."

March 31, 2006 Column

Point Austin: Beside the Point

Neighborhood activist gives us an earful on proposed downtown high-rise

"...is seeking a zoning change to DMU-CURE. That's a Central Urban Redevelopment overlay, which seeks to "provide flexibility and..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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Letter to Isaac

"...inspection of four desirable target areas, such as the Central Business District; and a solicitation of possible options and..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Column

CPC's 12-Point Program:

"...plans, AustinPlan, corridor studies, NCCD (Neighborhood Conservation and Combining District-CHECK), overlay studies, and Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team (R/UDAT)...."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

Tunnel project may be more expensive, less lucrative than once thought

"...the development potential of the eastern edge of the central business district, and Austin voters approved $25 million in..."

June 25, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Economics From the Bottom Up

A profile of Accion Texas, CDC, and other microlenders

"...as Accion Texas and Austin CDC. (Foundation Communities, formerly Central Texas Mutual Housing Association, is another nonprofit that specializes..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

City, UT Agree to Change Red River’s Flow

One of central Austin's main thoroughfares to be realigned and reconstructed

"...it's pointed to a deep convo about one of central Austin's main thoroughfares. The city of Austin (a couple..."

March 1, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Downton Versus Workman in GOP Primary

House Redistricting Counsel to challenge Travis Republican Rep

"...the latest House maps, is going after Workman's House District 47 seat in next Spring's primary...."

Oct. 10, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

More on RG4N's Northcross Lawsuit

More details on the RG4N suit filed today.

"...for Northcross (RG4N) filed a lawsuit in Travis County District Court against our City and Lincoln to invalidate the..."

June 28, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

City Council evenly split on redevelopment proposals

"...Dunkerley, and Will Wynn saw a dense and bustling central-city district with cutting -edge urban design, commuter rail, and..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Developing Stories: The Long Capitol View

The Downtown Commission and Heritage Society of Austin square off over Capitol-view corridors

"...a rather unseemly display before a quorum of the Design Commission, the Planning Commission, and the ROMA Design Group..."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

RomaDesign Group prepares to present its revised redevelopment plan for Robert Mueller Airport to theCity Council; now the ex-airport just needs some tenants.

"...redevelopment. For more than two years, San Francisco-based Roma Design Group has been master-planning, then master-replanning, the site, having..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Watch

The Gotham Cometh: Town Lake Condo Clears First Hurdle; Council Moves On to Water

"...north shore, and therefore part of the city's official Central Business District. Gotham representative Sara Crocker alluded to this..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Brandon Cash Says He's a Clown. His Critics Say He's a Bigot. Will His Customers Keep Coming Back?

The show must (?) go on

"...humble about this. "We came into that Rainey Street District and really broke the mold and rocked the boat...."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lee Ackerley

Then There's This: MACC Attack Averted?

Council to settle whether to sell or keep Rainey Street tract

"...the tract is located within the Waller Creek tax-financing district, which makes the sale of the property even more..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Austin Museum of Art

The museum is losing a block but may be gaining a leg up on a new facility

"...the board began exploring all available property in the central business district – which he defined as being between..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Three Steps Forward, One Step Back

Various projects slated for I-35, Airport Boulevard, and Congress Avenue

"...both area stakeholders and professionals from the fields of design, urban planning, and land development. Seeking a Cure..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, filed suit in district court on Tuesday against contractor Rodman Excavation Inc. and..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

After a Fashion

Stephen cruises South First and 'Shouts' it out!

"...Owner Sunny Haralson is one of Austin's most original designers, creating unique garments from vintage scarves and slips with..."

May 28, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

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

"...a proposed office building at the end of my Central East Austin street. Those projects represent unnecessary changes, for..."

July 25, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Architect Antoine Predock presents a sleeker, more sharply angled version of his City Hall design; the Bennett Tract faces a tough road with neighbors and the developer at an impasse over the size and scale of proposed development on the East Austin tract.

"...That's because Predock's latest design promises to cost $8 million more than the $37.3..."

May 11, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

The Downtown Austin Alliance presented its annual Impact Awards to groups and individuals responsible for "revitalizing" the Central Business District, but not everyone is happy with what they consider downtown gentrification.

"...that's changing life as we know it in Austin's Central Business District? The answer has three words, and no,..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Day Trips

Luling's Icehouse Pottery is a thriving center of ceramic, glass, and jewelry artisans.

"...Owens family of Seagrave and results in a simpler design with less waste in the manufacturing process. Holly, a..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Come On Down

"...befall it as a result of partnering with the district, shoo-ins for the Most Disgraced Public Entity award. And..."

July 2, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Dreaming Big With Lady Bird

Team's preliminary recommendations for Lady Bird Lake's south shore

"...An eight-member sustainable design assessment team released its preliminary recommendations for the Lady..."

June 7, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese

The Jewels of Castle Hill

The Heritage Society of Austin's Spring 2009 historic home tour.

"...Today it is known as the West Line Historic District, named for the streetcar that once followed Sixth Street...."

May 3, 2009 Design Post by Anne Harris

Can Height and Homes Coexist?

The next big high-rise tower passing through city commissions – 800 West Ave. – has offered plenty of fodder for discussion.

"...for the edge of Downtown, commissioners have agreed. At Design Commission this week, Commissioner Richard Weiss coined a potential..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

My Migas, My City

As Downtown development explodes, Las Manitas Avenue Cafe and its neighbors face an uncertain future

"...Bank Tower proportions. According to the commission, under existing central business district zoning (which allows an 8:1 floor-to-area ratio),..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Villas on Town Lake Deserve Better From City

"...which was rezoned (with support from the Villas) to central business district about a year ago to encourage high-density..."

March 28, 2006 Postmarks

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