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1996 AISD Bond Election

"...of the Barton Springs section of Edwards Aquifer. Another site southeast of present-day Bowie, out of the recharge zone,..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Catch up on news from around Texas and travel destinations for fall

"...one of Houston’s most notable and important folk art sites, needs some old-fashioned TLC. Many of the garlands made..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Taking a Look at the Neighborhoods That Will Be Changed the Most by Project Connect

Diving into the iterations of the public transit redesign

"..."initial investment." That's largely because everything in Austin – construction costs, labor costs, property acquisition – now costs about..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Staffers in Vegas’ Tesla Tunnels: Still Not Clear Why!

Neither Project Connect nor AUS needs the Boring Co.'s services yet

"...The site visit included reviewers from throughout Devel­op­ment Services' programs (environmental,..."

April 22, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Planning Commission Leaders Step Down to Chart Housing Waters

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

"...development processes for income-­restricted housing – including zoning changes, site plan reviews, and applications for density bonus programs –..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Damn the Analysis – Full Speed Ahead

City report cut to protect "false narrative" on LDC?

"...Austin MultiFamily Report for Q4 2019 onto the city website, including his customary "Narrative of overall market trends and..."

Feb. 28, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Looking Back on the Champions Tract Rezoning

Does this development belong in this particular corner of the Hill Country?

"...the turnoff onto City Park Road. But the proposed construction‚ which faced strenuous objection by area residents, now approaches..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

To Build a Courthouse

Current civil courthouse leaves a lot to be desired

"...designated in the city's original "Waller Plan" as the site of a courthouse, and used for that purpose from..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Cole on Water

The mayor pro tem considers WTP4, transparency, and necessity

"...a stoppage of issuing "Notices to Proceed" with new construction phases at the plant (while leaving ongoing work, well,..."

Aug. 12, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

CELOC Clock Ticks Toward F1 Race

F1 organizers hope to keep pace for 2012 race

"...the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which not only authorizes construction while floodplain maps are redrawn but also allows the..."

July 22, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Very High Speed

The who, what, where, when, and why of Formula One racing

"...deal through a press release on the Formula One website. That wrong-footed even the Austin group, which was trying..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...we do now have what I call an "off-island website." With the mandatory evacuation – and in particular with..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

The Downtown Austin Plan

The city unveils its Downtown Plan in progress

"...on the east, the central Downtown waterfront, the Green site redevelopment and the Seaholm District to the west...."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Media Watch: Marfa Ready for NPR?

An attempt to bring public radio to West Texas shows that no good deed goes unpunished

"...remains off the air, available only through its Web site, as the Federal Communications Commission continues to review its..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

South Congress Cafe to 86 Deck?

Jury finds restaurant guilty of violating agreement it made with city to bring eatery into compliance with city building and zoning code

"...a neighbor reported what appeared to be the unpermitted construction of a new rear patio seating area and fence,..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of Guero's restaurant on the former Capitol Car Credit site. Neighbors took issue with plans initially presented in January..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Most of the Phase 1 toll roads are under construction. I invite everyone to check the CAMPO Web site..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Column

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...its 2001 "jeopardy" opinion that would have required stricter construction limits in the Barton Springs zone to protect the..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Making Hay at the ARA

The city's Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office moves on up to the Eastside.

"...is refurbishment of the historic Haehnel Building (the former site of Shorty's Bar), now occupied by Balcones Recycling. Skeptics..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Spirit of 76th

The Presidential Card

"...approval of a bill creating an "assured isolation" disposal site for low-level radioactive waste (a less-secure underground site in..."

June 18, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Downsizing Dell

Timing Is Everything

"...original design and the City Council's decision that DJCC construction must be completed in phases, the first buildings on..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature by Andy Langer

A Watershed Year?

"...These two site plans show the proposed JPI development on Barton Creek..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...could be handled as a change order to the construction of the terminal by the current contractors, Morganti, Inc...."

Aug. 8, 1997 News Feature

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...airport history. And we're still playing catch-up. Several new construction projects are expected to wrap up by 2026, but..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Tesla Gigafactory to be Investigated for Labor Standards Violations

Workers Defense Project calls out wage theft, unsafe conditions

"...to beat out Tulsa, OK for its new factory site. Some basic worker protections including a $15 minimum wage..."

Nov. 16, 2022 News Post by Lina Fisher

From Light Rail to a Downtown Tunnel: The Parts of Project Connect

Diving into the plan

"...environmental review (NEPA), two for final design/procurement, five for construction/commissioning of vehicles...."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Is Austin Big Enough for Both MLS and USL Soccer Teams?

Rival sports titans square off in soccer city

"...the architecture firm Gensler) is billed as "soccer-specific," proposed site plans have included an outdoor stage for live performances...."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Whose Affordability Crisis?

Looking through the prism's lens

"...an incentive for developers to either include income-restricted units on-site, or to pay a fee-in-lieu (a set dollar amount..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

MoPac and the Expensive Mess That Never Ends

Engineering company renovating the beleaguered stretch of highway gets bought out

"...As construction continues on MoPac's long overdue toll lanes, CH2M, the..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Braden Maccke

The New Republic

The Downtown square will get a face-lift and new management

"...be able to grab coffee or lunch at an on-site concession building, wash their hands in a new restroom,..."

May 27, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

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