After the Storm

Austin's Louisiana exiles remain suspended between before and after

"...notes Jared Bernstein, a senior economist at the labor-focused Economic Policy Institute, in a recent data analysis. On the..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Whether You Like It or Not...

Eric Mitchell's Redevelopment Dreams

"...political sleight of hand and an understanding of urban development minutiae that far outstrips his predecessor, Mitchell is on..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...injuries) handsomely paid Sen. Wentworth to lobby the Texas Department of Health to undermine proposed restrictions on these dangerous..."

April 18, 2003 Column

Natural State

San Antonio-based Presidian wants to enter into public private partnerships with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

"...a partial solution to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's financial woes. The problems facing Texas parks have been..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Land Lock

from east to west, land use a hot topic

"...major employer, which is what Matthew Mathias of Riata Development aims to do, there are those who disagree. Residents..."

March 24, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

A New Social Order

Whither Equinomics?

"...for a "much more open process in developing the economic ideas -- like in a [council] work session. You..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Crisis at the Rape Crisis Center

Has Idealism Become the Victim of Financial Reality?

"...fund his position as head of ARCC's public education department. His termination was effective immediately...."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Budget Games

As the economy improves, Council looks toward next year's budget

"...last Tuesday, during a discussion of the Austin Police Department's sudden need for additional forensic analysts. Council members had..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...– absolutely has to be – cash-positive. And every economic agreement we've done has made money for our taxpayers,..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Tunnel Vision

The New Waller Creek

"...five blocks nearest the Convention Center -- safe for development a la the San Antonio Riverwalk, which would in..."

July 12, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Compact, Climate-Friendly, Competitive

To restart the economy while saving the planet, the Congress for the New Urbanism advocates traditional neighborhoods for all

"...in D.C. for new federal law that promotes sustainable development patterns through urban reinvestment. The Obama administration reportedly is..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Insiders

Meet City Hall's local candidates for city manager

"...amendment had recently passed, Huffman said, and environmental and development issues took up a good amount of her time...."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...project would likely be folded into a larger multiuse development. Under the original schedule for the bonds passed last..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happening from Austin and beyond

"...the City Council postponed any decision on the Transit-Oriented Development Ordinance for one month; the new discussion date and..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Kerry Is So Very...

Not Just a Torture Chamber Any More

"...business community that water quality is necessary for Austin's economic health, not just to keep salamanders from going belly..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

This Is Your City Budget

More police, vanishing grants, rising costs, and ... Jazzercise?

"...other recreation centers operated by the Parks and Recreation Department. However, opponents of the proposed change note both those..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Local news briefs

"...• Fire Department Budget Cuts on Hold City Manager Marc Ott's proposal..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...advocacy outreach – to present the ecological, recreational, and economic features of the river and its corridor and discuss..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

She's One of Us

Mike Clark-Madison Profiles New City Manager Toby Futrell

"...plant, but few have worked day-in, day-out, in line departments. It's a different path. So I bring different things..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...shown that exposure to benzene is related to the development of leukemia and lymphoma. Benzene has a suppressive effect..."

May 10, 2002 Column

Cast a Giant Shadow

Evaluating the mayoral legacy of Kirk Watson

"...truce negotiations between the environmental and business leaders," says development lawyer David Armbrust, who represented the Real Estate Council..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...efforts to create weavers' cooperatives as a form of economic resistance against the federales. They will display and sell..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

As Austin's I-35 Mess Gains National Attention, the City Refocuses on the Palm District

Applying an "equity lens" to reimagine the blocks alongside Austin's gnarliest highway

"...to transforming freeways into community assets that provide social, economic, and environmental benefits," the report reads, adding that the..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...a valuable asset for Austin's self-image, and a burgeoning economic driver of other things green. She inherited a pile..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Look, the Feel of East Riverside

City planners to establish design-based code for East Riverside redevelopment

"...held a May 17 public meeting to kick off development of a follow-up regulating plan. That process, expected to..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Is Austin Getting Left Behind on the 'Livability' Front?

'Sustainability' is much more than a 14-letter word

"...senior advisor for sustainable housing and communities for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, strongly urged Austin and..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Budget Breakdown

The final presentation of the city's $525.3 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2007 is Friday, Aug. 31; the focus: Major Utilities and Infrastructure and Growth Management – yea haw!

"...proposing several additions "in response to significant increase(s) in development activity." Increased demand comes at a price; as part..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Endorsements

"...major public initiatives like Envision Central Texas, the Mueller redevelopment, and the current work on affordable housing, and he..."

May 12, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...major public initiatives like Envision Central Texas, the Mueller redevelopment, and the current work on affordable housing, and he..."

April 28, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

A roundup of local news, rumors, and factoids from around Austin

"...we've been cited for," she said, adding that the department has spent well over $1 million on overtime costs..."

Aug. 10, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

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