Georgetown Recalls -- and Recollects

The latest salvos in the Georgetown Smackdown

"...of the July "emergency" passage of a set of development regulations that opponents say make Georgetown a "no-growth" city...."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...Rosedale Neighborhood Association opposition to my company's plans for development at the corner of 45th and Lamar. Let's set..."

July 27, 2001 Column

A Liquid Proposition

Austin's Water Quality Protection Lands are few and far between: can they do the job they are meant to do?

"...the most part have been taken out of the development matrix (a few landowners have retained partial development rights,..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

The Art of the Deal

City Coucil wants to cut a deal with Stratus Properties on the Barton Creek properties because they think House Bill 1704 gives them no other option.

"...agreement that would allow a mega commercial and residential development across 4,000 acres of sensitive terrain in Southwest Austin...."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Speed

Up With Downtown

"...Smart Growth matrix, which evaluates how well the given development meets the SG goals. But as for the factors..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Welfare Warfare

A Bill Is Born

"...Commission. As such, the TWC oversees 28 local workforce development boards across the state -- including the CAWD board..."

Nov. 13, 1998 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Paper Tigers

Some Editors Not So Smart About Smart Growth

"...Austinites would grow complacent, believing that the southwest sector's development controversies were over. The recent short-lived Motorola debate has..."

April 3, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

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

Natural Born Leader

Mayor Hits the Ground Running His First 100 Days

"...land directly across the highway from Ivanhoe for the development of a strip mall. Watson joined Griffith in refusing..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Oh, Build Me a Home

Architects Espouse "Traditional Neighborhood Districts"

"...soon become a reality near you. Surely, the city's Development Review and Inspection Department (DRI) is a long way..."

May 23, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Fight of His Life

Are Ronney Reynolds' Mayoral Hopes on the Ropes?

"...the presence of members from both the environmental and development factions -- which clash the most and wield the..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Off the Desk

"...from developers looking to weaken the department's oversight of development projects...."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Public Notice: Threading the Needle

Is this the year of urban planning?

"...balance of suburban roads, urban bike routes, and the redevelopment of major transit corridors, that could pass voters' muster..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City Council Clashes Over 2017 Budget

Competing ideas on how to spend $969 million

"...the APD budget; larger percentage increases for Libraries and Development Services represent a much smaller dollar figure. The Raw..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

We Can't Make It Here Anymore

As the city's Economic Development Department readies its recommendations to City Council on Mayor Adler's Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, is it already too late for local artists in terms of local affordability?

"...opens into an expanse of country, though new subdivision developments already dot the tight, winding road. Addison's 8-acre plot..."

May 27, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Where the Sidewalks End

Austin's patchwork sidewalk system has a history – and just maybe a better future

"...city does have some big projects. Downtown's Great Streets Development Pro­gram. The scenic hike-and-bike trails. The Urban Trails program,..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Montopolis Battle Lines

Neighborhood dispute lingers after council approves housing project

"...clear that the fight over a proposed affordable housing development in Montopolis, La Estancia Del Rio, had the potential..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Crash-Scene Budget

The budget balances, and stitching is transparent

"...• Planning & Development Review ($1.3 million): The city is merging Neighborhood Planning..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

UT's Brackenridge Tract: For Love or Money?

West Austin readies for another battle over redevelopment

"...Austin, are once again under consideration for massive new development. Neighborhood groups, university departments, graduate students, and local golfers..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

Deadlocked Over Density

Neighbors say ARA's development plans for East 11th Street would clash with existing homes and businesses, including the historic Victory Grill

"...history. Since its inception in the mid-Nineties, the nonprofit development agency created by the city to spur economic growth..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...endorsements of transit and density (and their progeny, transit-oriented development) from diverse groups – the Real Estate Council of..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: The Mistake on the Lake

The 'Save Town Lake' lawsuit turns up a legal mystery at City Hall

"...The lawsuit raises intriguing questions: Was the entire Land Development Code – the laws that specify what can be..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Keepin' It Jungle

Austin company plans an eco-colonial retreat in Mexico

"...the cover of the jungle, to follow detailed environmental development guidelines, and to live completely off the grid among..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Going Vertical

The new VMU zoning could transform your neighborhood – and you have 90 days to help decide how

"...new projects up, not out – a kind of development Wonderbra...."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Close to Outrage

A letter sent to city leadership by Sarah Campbell, who recently retired from a 20-year career with the city's Parks & Recreation Department, where she was a senior planner.

"...requests within the Waterfront Overlay ordinance, which establishes protective development regulations for the land fronting Town Lake and certain..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...to hear local officials describe the impact that transit-oriented development zones will have on their industry. Leander Mayor John..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

Sprawl Ain't All

Want to know what 'conservation development' means? Then head to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, or – if you're interested, but not that interested – just read this story.

"...that also preserves environmentally valuable open space? While "conservation development" might seem like an oxymoron, in fact it's a..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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"...opposition's funding comes from companies that benefit financially from development over the aquifer and are shrieking with rage at..."

May 19, 2006 Column

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"...clique views the COA as a weapon of mass development...."

April 28, 2006 Column

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