New Urbanism and the Booming Metropolis

Austin welcomes the Congress for the New Urbanism XVI

"...The big top of New Urbanism is coming to town – CNU XVI: New..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Shaper

Beloved – and snubbed – at home, Sinclair Black to be nationally honored for lifetime achievement

"...the medal to prove it. The honor from the Congress for the New Urbanism – to be presented at..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Happenings

March 27-April 3

"...For more events, see Community Listings Thursday 27..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Everyone's CNU: Free Public Events

"...Come and discover what the New Urban­ist buzz is all about! The CNU conference events..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

More Voices: Sinclair Black

"...For this article, we asked people around the community and..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Sinclair Black: Transforming Visions

Sinclair Black – Austin's original New Urbanist

"...on West Fourth in 1979, it stimulated the area's transformation into the Warehouse District entertainment area that thrives today. In..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Spring Training

Seasonal snapshots of the council candidates

"...is opening up spots on the City Council roster for some fresh blood, provided players old or new pass..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"..."I chose to run for the presidency at this moment in history because I..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Point Austin: The Convert

Mike Krusee on New Urbanism, Smart Growth, toll roads, and the importance of regional planning

"..."It's an article of faith for Democrats that the sales tax is regressive. The gas..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Column by Michael King

What I Want to do With My Life

Mike Krusee on New Urbanism, Smart Growth, toll roads, and why Bobby Kennedy is his hero

"...transcript of a conversation with Rep. Mike Krusee, primarily for clarity and length. – News Editor Michael King..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Developing Stories

Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town

"...Take the Zero Energy Capable Homes Task Force. Its mission: requiring homes so energy-efficient (consuming about 65%..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories

City just says no to $1 million. Go figure.

"...whopping $1 million check to the city of Austin Afford­able Hous­ing Trust Fund, and in turn the city would..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

The Making of Downtown North

The Domain may sound like just another fancy mall – but planners say it's the seed of a second Austin

"...Central Austinites as a strange, upmarket interloper, more suited for the tonier districts of Dallas or Houston. But if..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Article on Oak Hills Redevelopment Is Off-Base

"...Redevelopment has some errors [“Oak Hill Redevelopment: Varying visions for town center,” News, June 29]. I did not say..."

July 3, 2007 Postmarks

Developing Stories: What Would Andrés Duany Do?

The town-planning messiah fixes Austin.

"...Andrés Duany is the New Urbanist guru. So when he was in town recently,..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

The Altar of New Urbanism

New Urbanites invade Austin next year

"...Regardless of your views on New Urbanism – whether you subscribe to its Great Streets-goosing..."

March 27, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

We Were the Urban Pioneers

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

"...Think of the Puritan settlers, eking out a new life amid impossibly harsh weather and hostile Indians. Think..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Design Standards

Austin's new commercial design standards are ready for prime time

"...a question of if Austin will grow, but how. For the converted New Urbanists at City Hall, the shining..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Dwarfing the Frost Tower

Two new skyscrapers coming to Congress

"...floors, will soon be dwarfed by two projects on Congress Avenue, both more than 40 stories. Each skyscraper will..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...they're making themselves out [to be] the poster children for greed and hurting the schoolchildren, consumers, and all Texas..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...different directions in the local political landscape, they're aiming for the same destination – the promised glorious new world..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

The environment, the alleged marijuana, the traffic, Ventura's highway, and more.

"...the Roost," June 1]. We used to sell tickets for him at Discount Records back in the mid-Seventies. He..."

June 8, 2001 Column

Take the A-Train

Mike Clark-Madison discusses 10 years covering light rail, and urges voters to support it.

"...this story, which has been going on in Austin for 15 years or more, and which in cities across..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Building From Scratch

It Takes a City and a State to Raise a Village

"...progressive "urban village" -- mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly, transit-oriented, green, diverse, affordable, sustainable -- was first advanced by the Mueller-area neighborhoods..."

Feb. 19, 1999 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...meeting, when the council took a breather in the form of an update on the Triangle project's progress. Joseph..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature

Suburban Blight

Austinites' Escape to the 'Burbs Backfires

"...is a big trend, and not really a brand new one. Austin is not exempt from it...."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Competing Tunnel Visions

Traffic Solutions at Sixth and Lamar

"...outdoor patios buzz with conversation -- it is a comfortable, people-oriented environment, except, on your cheek you feel the..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Downtown Bound

City to Lease Downtown Lots to Residential Developers

"...right is on one of the city lots slated for residential development. photograph by Jana Birchum You folks out..."

Nov. 28, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mulling Over Mueller

"...larger than Vatican City. So the occupants of the New Mueller have enough room to dominate the temporal world,..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Waring Responds

"...Your facts are wrong; journalistic privilege, making things up for a deadline, or just careless?..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column

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