Public Notice: Motherless Austin

Building a better city, but at what cost?

"...– and to anyone who's been following the Land Development Code discussion for the last decade, the issues and..."

Nov. 29, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Then There's This: Saving the Baylor House

The fight to save the home of the woman who saved Clarksville

"...to be postponed at the request of the Clarksville Community Devel­opment Corpor­a­tion. The CCDC – along with the city..."

April 11, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

On the Waterfront

As development accelerates along Town Lake, Austin faces urgent choices

"..."The Big Picture Map" to locate Town Lake Corridor development projects...."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City of Dreams

Visions in Earlier Austin Plans Not Unlike Our Own

"...zoning, subdivision controls, limited-purpose annexation, extra-territorial jurisdiction, a Planning Commission and public input thereto -- that form the skeleton..."

Dec. 1, 1995 News Feature

A Budget Forged in Crisis Looks Toward Long-Term Opportunities

Resilience, rethinking, recovery

"...The community's firm pushback on the public safety status quo, fueled..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin’s Least-Loved Landfill May Be Poised to Grow Again

The other ACL: The Austin Community Landfill

"...year, four people showed up at the Travis County Commissioners Court to tell their elected officials about what it's..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Project Connect Draws a Line

Group makes official recommendation to Mayor Leffingwell

"...sub-corridors as the top prospects for initial urban rail development. East Riverside was recommended because of its "high population..."

Nov. 22, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

Developing Stories: East Riverside: The Road Ahead

Let's capture the value – and federal funds

"...was a milestone. Improving this corridor can advance many community goals, including environmental and fiscal sustainability, as well as..."

March 5, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...available to low-income residents by way of the Austin Community Foundation and Town Lake Animal Shelter. Chain Free Austin..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature

PODER vs. H-Zoning: Ready for Round Two?

Eastside gentrification task force recommends expanding, not abolishing, historic zoning.

"...of the Planning, Zoning and Platting, Historic Landmark, and Community Development Commissions -- didn't agree that gentrification is really..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Video Festival Reaches 5

Local DIY videos mingle with the big leagues, Austin Music Commission forecasts 2020, and Federico Pacheco leads KOOP into its next quarter-century

"...Monday's Music Commission meeting marked the group's first since the defeat of..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: CodeNEXT and the Austin Music Scene

How might the update of Austin’s land development code affect the musical landscape?

"...years of lead-up, the rewrite of Austin's outdated land development code soon heads to City Council. To assess its..."

June 8, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

CodeNEXT’s End Is Near, in Theory

What fate for our five-year, $8.5 million rewrite?

"...CodeNEXT has failed to gain much support within the community, and that continues with draft three...."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

CodeNEXT Advisory Group Ready for Next Steps

Second draft of land development code soon to be in the works

"...staff released the first draft of the new land development code in January, they set a June 7 deadline..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

CodeNEXT Leak Stirs Up Drama

Long-awaited land development code proposal expected Jan. 30

"...contained breathless warnings about how changes to the land development code could change Austin. "Doubling down on overdevelopment," one..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Caleb Pritchard

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...has a lot in common with Elroy, the unincorporated community southeast of Austin that will house the F1 track...."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...by Gov. Perry and developed by the tax reform commission chaired by former comptroller John Sharp. The Supreme Court..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

The LCRA Moves to Turn on the Tap

Future of Hill Country waits on Authority's decisions on water plan

"...years. While the LCRA sees "strategic investment" opportunities for community development in an ecologically unique region replete with songbirds..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Sí, Sí, Ccec

A Mitchell Legacy Gets the Greenlight

"...giving long, angry speeches about the need for Eastside development as a remedy to poverty and crime. Mitchell's in-your-face..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

As Council Works to Improve Affordability With HOME, How Will Displacement Factor In?

Research shows small lots boost affordability though concerns linger

"...to pass the most substantive changes to Austin’s Land Development Code in more than a decade, tensions over who..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Ora Houston's Nightmare

Night of the living acronyms

"...• Planned Unit Developments: The city's Density Bonus Program for PUDs was a..."

July 31, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

How People More Important Than You Are Voting

McCracken, Leffingwell list prominent prog, small biz supporters

"...conference this morning, McCracken unveiled a list of “progressive community supporters,” looking, it looks, to polish his prog cred..."

April 8, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

No Room at the Complex

Renters scramble for housing as dirt churns on new condos

"...apartment complex (the front line in the battle over development along Lady Bird Lake) – with 750 units renting..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Town Lake Setback Variances Non-Starters for Martinez, Leffingwell

CMs already against variance request coming before boards and commissions starting tonight.

"...begin to wind their way through the board and commissions system, City Council members are taking preemptive measures voicing..."

Aug. 28, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Temporary Coup

Bruce Todd Retreats

"...Disabilities Act. On January 24, the Congressionally appointed Advisory Commission on Inter-governmental Relations, of which Todd is a member,..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Faster Than Sound: Should the Live Music Fund Go to Musicians or Venues?

While eligibility is worked out, Music Commission nails down “PIE” equity plan

"...At Monday's Austin Music Commission meeting, emotional discussion swirled around whether music venues should..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Climbing Mount Compost

Austin's next big zero-waste project is feeding nature's recycling program

"...space and time do compost at home, or at community gardens, churches, or schools...."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

The Deal of a Lifetime

TDHCA Board member Florita Bell Griffin is standing trial in a Houston federal courtroom on allegations that she, along with two co-defendants, conspired to profit from deals she helped approve.

"...board member of the Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA). So far, lawyers for the defendants have..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Council Watch

Council shrinks Champion development at Loop 360 and RM 2222; taxi drivers want to raise fares, Gary Bradley development agreement doesn't provide enough information.

"...a neighborhood group's recommendation on the proposed Champion Tract development, giving the Champion sisters, the owners of the property,..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

East Side Hotel Denied

Planning Commission fails to approve permit

"...On Tuesday, June 9, the city's Planning Commission voted 4-1 against granting a conditional use permit for..."

June 10, 2015 News Post by Tony Cantú

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