Commissioners Review Downtown Vision

County formally kicks off multimillion-dollar, multistructure, multiyear capital-improvement project

"...A redeveloped Travis County Downtown campus should be more than just another pretty facade..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Downtown and Affordable?

"...5 “Naked City” [News], Jordan Smith suggests that once “projects like the Nokonah began poking up all over town”..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Postmarks

Downtown Developments

"...seen nothin' yet. No doubt you've noticed several construction projects in the Sixth and Lamar area and other parts..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Project Connect's Blue Line to Connect Austin Airport to Downtown

Cap Metro moves forward with high-capacity transit plan

"...After a Monday, May 20, Blue Line open house,..."

May 24, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Project Connect: Central Corridor Options

Last public workshop considers the future of high-capacity transit

"...12, at Midway Field House on East Riverside, the Project Connect Central Corridor study team hosted the last public..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Downtown's Promise

"...Austin last week as R/UDAT team leader to ponder downtown revitalization...."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Roosevelt Room Stands Its Ground in a New Downtown

How the right lease negotiations kept the Fifth Street bar in business

"...it was coming, but no one knew when. As Downtown Austin was growing tall and fancy from Seaholm to..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Downtown Density Dreams

Politicos announce city resolution to hire consultants to develop a Downtown Austin Plan

"...City Council resolution to hire consultants to develop a Downtown Austin Plan aimed at turning those parking lots, and..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Downtown Condos: What's Up?

Developers deliver the lowdown on the economy and the future of Austin's new high-rises

"...The Downtown skyline of any city is its most public face,..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

New Movement Downtown!

Even comedy can metastasize

"...itself into a sweet new venue in the ATX: Downtown and underground – in a basement space at 616..."

April 12, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Capitol Idea? The Capitol Complex Meets the Downtown Austin Plan.

Texas Facilities Commission takes another look at Capitol redevelopment

"...by the Texas Facilities Commission, the dullest swath of Downtown Austin – the state Capit­ol complex – could become..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Near-Term Downtown Transportation Plan

"...The "Near Term CBD Transportation Improvement Projects" package -- now slated for City Council consideration in..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Downtown Coolin' Plant Chillin' Like Paul Robbins

Who's Paul Robbins, and what's a cooling plant?

"...In June, the Austin City Council voted to rename Downtown's District Cooling Plant 1 after Paul Robbins, publisher of..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Lazarus Opens on Airport, J-Prime Opens Downtown, Old Thousand and JewBoy Bring the Holiday Fusion, Chanukah Gets the Haute Cuisine, and Everything Is Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Meanwhile, in Downtown ATX, a new steakhouse has opened. Because Austin seems..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Obey Giantess: Mega Mural of Feminist Proportions Pops Up Downtown

Artists Sandra Chevrier and Shepard Fairey give Austin a 12-story tribute to the centenary of the 19th Amendment

"...2008 presidential campaign. Both artists were invited by the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation to take part in a weeklong..."

March 20, 2020 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Bike Boulevard: City Study Supports Project

Study shows bike boulevard would not negatively impact surrounding streets

"...the major arguments against a so-called "bicycle boulevard" in Downtown Austin – that it would worsen traffic on surrounding..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Investing in Downtown Parks

"...current needs – all unfunded – in city parks Downtown, and along central Town Lake. Parkland-dedication fees from new..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Can Project Connect Connect?

Advisory group receives preferred corridor recommendation

"...On Friday, May 2, the Project Connect team presented its Locally Preferred Alternative recommendation for..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

50+ Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Want a bite close to the action? We've got you covered for any mood, group, or time of day.

"...your servers/bartenders more than just the minimal 20%. Our Downtown hospitality community is hurting, and we can help mitigate..."

March 13, 2020 Food Feature by Zelly Martin

Who Will Guide Project Connect Into the Station?

As leaders leave the station we look at who will drive the public transit redesign

"...validation of what a big deal and success story Project Connect has become. But he will indeed need to..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Meet the Emerging Opposition to Project Connect

Not on board

"...directors voted unanimously on June 10 to adopt the Project Connect transit system plan, including three light rail lines,..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Nataleah Small

With Little Enthusiasm, City OKs Opting Into Oak Hill Parkway Project

Plus more items from City Council's first substantive meeting of the year

"...pressure to force more changes to the long-in-the-making highway project, which they describe as "the Grinch that stole Oak..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Three Project Options

"...and local leaders appointed by Mayor Lee Leffingwell), the Project Connect team presented three different options for a route..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Project Connect’s Light Rail System Threatens to Close Austin’s Historic Burger Joint

Dirty Martin's on Guadalupe faces displacement

"...The system, called Project Connect, would dramatically expand light rail and bus service..."

July 22, 2022 Food Feature by Ky Miller

New Transit Agency Takes Command of Project Connect

Let's get rolling!

"...from election night – the resounding victory of the Project Connect transit plan – has been quietly nurtured through..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

40 Restaurants to Try in Downtown Austin

Check off all your food goals without leaving the city center

"...indulge in a leisurely dinner, we've mapped out the Downtown restaurant scene to help you plan for any kind..."

March 15, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Capital Metro Breaks Ground Next Week on New Downtown Station

New station – ETA spring 2021 – envisioned as “public gathering space and mobility hub”

"...Metro is set to begin construction on its new Downtown Station (as shown in this rendering) one block east..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature

Project Connect: Phases and Stages

Advisory group gets closer to official Council recommendation

"...be brought to Austin voters in November – the Project Connect team is getting closer to an official recommendation..."

April 4, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

Taco Tower Project on Council's Plate

The Taco PUD wins divided blessing of Planning Commission

"...Condominium Associa­tion have all taken a stand against the project...."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Central Library Project Update

Price tag at three times that of City Hall.

"...big-ticket items on the city's list of potential bond projects, the central library was the biggest, and this week..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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