Colony Park: Finding a Middle Way

City planners struggle to find the 'just right' in a new mixed-use development

"...planners last week what designs were "just right" for Colony Park. "Block length" was a case in point: They..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Then There's This: A Farr Vision For Colony Park

Chosen consultant vows to 'plan with the whole person in mind'

"...The president of the Colony Park Neighborhood Association had been allotted six minutes to..."

July 12, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Urban Renewal, Sustainable Development, and ... Fluoride?

Preview Pt. One of a crowded Council agenda

"...Department of Housing and Urban Development funds for the Colony Park Sustainable Community Pilot Project “to plan a model..."

Dec. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Creating Sustainability

City plans Colony Park project as a long-term Eastside neighborhood

"...Rebecca Giello, assistant director of the Neighbor­hood Housing & Community Development Office, the purpose is to create "self-sufficiency for..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council Steams Ahead With “Renters’ Rights Agenda”

Plus, council takes on Colony Park and city-owned property

"...before being evicted can avert future costs to the community. The compromise establishes the seven­-day right-to-cure period as, essentially,..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Next New Neighborhood

City and residents plan a sustainable Colony Park

"...carrying clipboards, three UT students approached the house on Colony Loop Drive and knocked. A woman peered out the..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Public Notice: How Austin Ranks

What a new report about racial segregation says about our city

"...Givens Pool, and the larger Givens Park and the recreation center, have been a touchstone of..."

June 25, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: More to Be Thankful For

An overdue (if tentative) win in Southwest Austin

"...the Texas Department of Transportation's controversial multilevel Oak Hill Parkway project to rebuild and expand the "Y" in Oak..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: East Side Story

Somewhere a place for us?

"...The Colony Park Sustainable Community Initia­tive is the city's master-planning effort..."

May 18, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

From Second Street to Carruth

AISD and city relations improving with concrete results

"...the first person at the game. AISD founded the Community Committee on Neighborhoods & Schools in 2006, while the..."

Feb. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Colony Park Carries On: The city's moving forward with its..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature

Council Set to Offset High-End Tax Break With Rent Relief

The ol' homestead

"...million for for food insecurity, $1.5 million for the Colony Park Sustainable Community Health Center, and $800,000 for rent..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Trick or Treat!

Scary times for CodeNEXT

"...they invite the public to see the results. On-site parking is limited, which may or may not be a..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

You Can't Touch This

The budget battles, Round 2: Citizens rally to save community services

"...By this standard, the Aug. 14 budget hearing on community services -- parks, libraries, health and human services --..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The city gets into the affordable housing development business, buying land in East Austin for a mixed-use development there.

"...a planned mix of homes, apartments, commercial uses, and park development on 258 acres off Loyola Lane, adjacent to..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

From Runways to Sidewalks

The Mueller neighborhood at midcourse

"...settled, Mueller has turned from an idea into a community. Credit for its success so far rests with both..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

A Few Rounds Over Decker

How many golf courses does Austin need?

"...of currently underutilized land at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park...."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

TDH: 8/23/11

Sanders settlement dominates Thursday's City Council agenda

"...the family of Nathaniel Sanders II that will likely spark the most discussion...."

Aug. 23, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Shortchanged

A lot of belt tightening and creative thinking make getting by with low dollars possible for AISD

"...who described spending the fund balance as "not a sustainable solution."..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs – including $400,000 that the city had apparently..."

Jan. 6, 2012 News Feature

Planning Commission Leaders Step Down to Chart Housing Waters

Conor Kenny and Fayez Kazi look to bring more affordable housing to Austin

"...setback restrictions and allows for more units and lower parking requirements for projects in which at least half of..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Don't Worry, Be Happy:

City Hall's left wing carries the day as the budget season draws to a close

"...from Austin Energy's Holly Mitigation Fund, created to finance community projects in the East Austin environs of the controversial..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Strong and Talented and Young

Austin's Raw Paw collective inhales life, exhales art

"...("It's so beautiful to be part of a community that has such a vision and long-term potential," says..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...at the Lege for years, with the public education community consistently opposing them on the grounds that they drain..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Too Tired to Be Grumpy

It's time to enjoy yourself – spring break (and SXSW) are nearly here!

"...for an unveiling of CM Delia Garza's push for sustainable food and against food deserts – those and bigger..."

March 4, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro