Housing Casts Shadows on Council's Preelection Agenda

The home stretch

"...The proposed SF-6 zoning would have supported Drenner's plan for 33 townhomes, 17 to be built by..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Not Many Tools in the Toolbox

City Hall tries to stretch its funds for music, housing

"...the Montopolis neighborhood from SF-3 to SF-6. The developer, Drenner Group, proposed building 33 townhomes on the lot, 17..."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

On COVID-19 Relief and Housing, Council Does What It Can

Waiting for the approved $15 million

"...St. in Montopolis from SF-3 to SF-6. The developer, Drenner Group, proposed building 33 townhomes on the lot, 17..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Weighs Choices on Eastside Housing and SAVES Fund

Trying to find the best worst option

"...this week for a final vote. Neighborhood and anti-gentrification groups continue to rally opposition to rezoning 508 Kemp St...."

Oct. 16, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Oops!

"...Oct. 30), the story misidentified developer 360 Degrees as Drenner Group. The Drenner Group represents 360 Degrees...."

Nov. 6, 2020 Column

Council: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

Two southeast projects divide dais; APD's state grants OK'd

"...Drenner Group has pledged to form a restrictive covenant with..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...cover it. Leah Bojo, a land use consultant at Drenner Group who has deep experience working in and out..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

As Council Campaigns Begin, the Cash Rolls In

Off to the races!

"...from the major City Hall firms – Husch Blackwell, Drenner Group, and Armbrust & Brown. Challenger Morgan Witt appointed..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

PUD Proposal Wins Few Friends

Developers of proposed condo seek a zoning change to allow a height of 96 feet at Riverside and Lamar project

"...Alliance, it's unclear how much weight the usually influential group has in an area that is not, strictly speaking,..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Naked City

Pfluger extension may run through middle of Seaholm- area project

"...anticipation Dec. 15 at the bridge project's Community Advisory Group meeting. Gables Residential Properties Trust, who has the property..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Unsettling Settlement

"...Deerfield's lawyer, Steve Drenner, quickly filed a lawsuit known as Deerfield v. City..."

June 20, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?

The latest on this year's big digs

"...existing building on Congress. It has retained Southwest Strategies Group to find a new space and real estate attorney..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Imminent Harm

The city plays a high-stakes, high-risk game with Stratus Properties, while the citizens look on

"...as of last Thursday's meeting, not one local environmental group had yet voted to support the Stratus deal, although..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Bikes Missing From Domain's Mix

"...in January, the city asked developers Endeavor Real Estate Group and Simon Property Group to include bike lanes, along..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...former IBM manufacturing site remains virtually untouched. Attorney Steve Drenner, representing Endeavor Real Estate Group, won the support of..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Mart Growth

Will the city stand up for its neighborhoods and urban vision against Wal-Mart?

"...prejudicial arguments of any kind. The leadership of the group has been adamant about that. That is not what..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Salamander Faces Summer in Court

The Save Our Springs Alliance asks for more information regarding FWS's opinion on the Barton Springs Watershed.

"...of backroom negotiations rather than scientific data. The environmental group makes such an allegation in a May 17 complaint..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Sunset Landfill Rises Again?

City seeks to annex property after waste company buys it

"...the company has hired seasoned real estate lobbyist Steve Drenner...."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...on a profound, and profoundly moving, journey with a group of high school seniors working as trained hospice volunteers..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...residents' complaints. Mary Stone, head of the citizen opposition group Stop the Crusher, said the move is a step..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Developing Stories: The Long Capitol View

The Downtown Commission and Heritage Society of Austin square off over Capitol-view corridors

"...been evidenced by recent sparring between two local volunteer groups – the city's Downtown Commission and the nonprofit Heritage..."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Can Walgreens Be SNIMBY?

Even Maria's Taco Xpress might not make the chain 'something nice in my backyard'

"...design standards for national chain stores, a South Austin group continues to press for last-minute changes to a proposed..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Developing Stories: Chipping at the Waterfront

Revised waterfront ordinance returns to City Council today (Thursday, May 21)

"...Agent Steve Drenner won Environmental Board support for the rezoning on May..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the state, and beyond

"...Newly formed "community action group" Design Voice, sponsored by the American Institute of Architects-Aus­tin,..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature

Pushing Skyward on West Seventh

Another supertall condominium tower seeks to push envelope of what Austin accepts as Downtown

"...arguments – and the deal-brokering savvy of attorney Steve Drenner and consultant Mike Blizzard – the developers lost their..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Who's Buying the Votes?

The C&E reports show whose money is funding which campaigns

"...Charter Amendment Truth and Education" – boasts an impressive group of supporters and endorsers (current and former council members,..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Election Notes

The C&E reports show whose money is funding which campaigns

"...Charter Amendment Truth and Education" – boasts an impressive group of supporters and endorsers (current and former council members,..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...P.S. I will, however, miss counselor Drenner's harem...."

Aug. 16, 2002 Column

Postmarks

"...wear this stuff? Rock stars, ravers, gothers, ren-festers, theatre groups, movie and TV people, dominatrix. I even have a..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Column

ZAP for Stratus

"...of the plan, with input from Stratus attorney Steve Drenner and Southwest Austin neighborhood and environmental representatives. More than..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

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