Suburban Blight

Austinites' Escape to the 'Burbs Backfires

"...by sprawl - isn't amenable to the sorts of redevelopment traditionally applied to blighted urban areas. The jillions of..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Corner to Corner

Top Ten Neighborhood War Zones of 1997

"...cans of Texas-size worms: the State's dictatorial power over development of its Austin lands, and the inherent inadequacies of..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Off the Desk

"...Austan Librach, who has headed the Environmental and Conservation Services Department (ECSD) since its inception six years ago, will..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...agree it's time for significant reform of the city's development review process. [inset-2-right]..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Chips Are Down

Budget balancing picks up speed – and it's anything but fun and games

"...municipal court proposal) – "changes to current Spanish-language interpreter services" – hung fire for a bit. The proposal, to..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

No Real Alternative

In the name of "promoting childbirth," the state finds yet another way to deny health care to thousands of Texas women

"...consideration a rider attached to the health and human services appropriations bill by Republican Tommy Williams of The Woodlands...."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: Into the Gap

The city manager's new budget squeezes city services that are already tight

"...the needs of the community and its demand for services, regardless of how much money we all have or..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

What's Wrong with Public Housing?

The remarkable turnaround of the city's Housing Authority

"...of what will be thousands of federally funding housing developments across America -- you know, "the Projects." (Thanks, LBJ.)..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The ACM Machine

Assistant City Managers Outlive Rumors of Their Demise

"...the duty changeover, when the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) department fell under her purview, she often found..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Wreckless Recs?

Garza's Affordability Strategy Slides Into Uselessness

"...any input from the people who actually use the services. With six departments audited over the last two years,..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...it harder on residents just trying to get the services they need every day." The City Knows What's Up..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Rebooted City Council Gets a New Chance to Fix Austin

10-1, take two

"...shop, hired two new assistant city managers (to oversee development, health and human services, and parks and culture), and..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Exiled From Main Street

Can Austin's stock of affordable housing keep pace with high-speed growth?

"...Now in 2013, new development is everywhere you look Downtown. But what, exactly is..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Brigid Shea: 'A Proven Leader'

Brigid Shea sits down for a Q&A on a wide range of city topics

"...proposal that the limits also be placed on professional services firms which are the non low-bid contracts; that the..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

Scaling the Pyramid

City moves to reprioritize social service programs in the new year

"...57 firms, nonprofits, and interlocal agencies to deliver basic services to Austin's neediest citizens – has finally cleared the..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Power to Change

A quick sound check with the Austin mayoral candidates

"...revitalization project is an important piece of the economic development puzzle for our city. However, I am concerned that..."

April 30, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Beside the Point

Just like your college-ball hopefuls, several city manager picks won't go the distance

"...capital-improvement projects, including an $800 million mixed-use river walk development and preservation and upkeep of Savannah's historic homes and..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

"...Handyman services..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Features Feature

Naked City

"...Lincoln Property Co. would proceed with a major mall redevelopment without any public input, RGFN (www.responsiblegrowthfornorthcross.org) has organized to..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...in the medical magazineÊThe Lancet. Naked City • Downtown development deal junkies following the negotiations over Las Manitas and..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Council committee "makes every single call about what deal development is grandfathered."..."

April 7, 2006 Column

FEMA's Flood Tide

One stroke forward, two strokes back – hurricane victims tread rising bureaucratic waters

"...working since January through Austin/Travis County's Health and Human Services Department to determine evacuees' needs and to help them..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...500 civic leaders and planners on hand to discuss development along the corridor. See "Beyond City Limits." Naked City•..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

The Future Is Now

Local fiscal policy enters its Cold War era

"...meant more layoffs, more closed facilities, more reductions in services, and more rending of garments. In the draft policy..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Cave last week with a district court ruling allowing development to start once the necessary permits are in place...."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bottom of the Budget Barrel

City Hall scraped to the bone; now it cuts into it.

"...remain flat at best, even as demand for these services has increased substantially...."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Stories

"...-- specifically the 246-acre Tract 110, slated for office development. Perhaps he could pick up some extra cash from..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

Clouds Over Dripping Springs

As the pressure for growth continues, Dripping Springs residents question the role of city government insiders

"...president of a title company who dabbles in property development on the side. The sudden public interest in ethics..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Federal Money at Stake

"...Rehabilitation services $2.4 billion..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Rumors that the city's financial and administrative services director is on her way out are far from..."

June 4, 1999 News Feature

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