Council Approves Three Homestead Preservation Districts

Impoverished parts of East, North, and Southeast Austin receive affordable-housing protection

"...with opposition. Deeming the plan a pathway to "institutionalized economic segregation," he and fellow conservative Ellen Troxclair voted against..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...session, due to three factors: 1) the ongoing national economic recession, 2) dogmatic resistance among most Republicans (and some..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Oak Hill Redevelopment: Varying visions for town center

Concept of town center node in Oak Hill looks like it's getting tougher - not easier - as city's neighborhood plan progresses

"...of the draft plan focused on trying to balance redevelopment with environmental concerns, key neighborhood leaders are still pushing..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...underlying thrust of the article about the police, sheriff's department, and mental health treatment. I disagreed with the lack..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Column

Vision of a New Republic

Plans for the Revitalization of Republic Square

"...parks, and working with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department to give some attention to those parks. It really..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Chale Nafus

Page Two

"...rather save the salamander than fight for social and economic justice in East Austin or support our deteriorating city..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Column by Louis Black

Council: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

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

"...to accept several state grants to the Austin Police Department in relatively short order that will provide additional funding..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Highways and Scooters and Impact Fees, Oh My!

Austin mobility plans are moving right along

"...debates are different, as the COVID-19 pandemic, the corollary economic downturn, and the collapse of the oil and gas..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Recap: Water and Housing

Council takes on excessive water bills, "missing middle" in housing

"...working group that includes the UT-Community and Regional Planning Department, the Austin Board of Realtors, AISD school districts, affordable..."

April 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council: ADUs Coming to Your Neighborhood?

Land-use advocates at AURA are calling on Council to approve the ADU ordinance

"...35) from the Depart­ment of Neighborhood Housing & Com­munity Development would facilitate an affordable multifamily apartment development in District..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Two, Three ... Many Festivals = How Many Cops?

As special events grow, so does the need for police

"...the sort of growth that pushes it to a development level on par with – in the parlance of..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

FTA 'New Start' Funds MetroRapid Buses

Federal grant covers 80% of $47.6 million bus rapid transit program

"...of Michigan about using transit investment to aid the economic rehabilitation of Detroit and its suburbs. Similarly, fellow Republican..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories: May's Plan-a-Thon

Public meetings on Downtown plans produce mixed – or uncertain – results

"...a May 18 town hall meeting, ROMA Austin and economics subconsultant HR&A Advis­ors presented studies and policy recommendations for..."

May 29, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Lee & Carole & Brewster & All of Us ...

Five candidates for mayor jockey to be first among equals

"...high tech visions for the future; others eye gathering economic danger and say they'll help us ride out the..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Downtown Austin Plan: Why Do It?

At least three council members question cost

"...In a time of economic gloom and city budget-slashing, the Downtown Austin Plan was..."

March 20, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...new organization called the E3 Alliance, for Education Equals Economics, aims to tackle the growing divide between Austin's economic..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...build more hybrid cars to serve the continuing sprawl development that CAMPO envisions for decades into the future. Not..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...staff memo of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, concluding that the proposed Texas re-redistricting plan..."

Dec. 9, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of this unfortunate death, acted within the law and department policy and used deadly force only as a last..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Last week's Summer Smut Issue gets a whuppin' from some prudent readers.

"...if the time comes. Historically, people don't react to economic pressure as they do to psychologic crush. You could..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Column

Postmarks

"...Chronicle for your continuing coverage of the Triangle Park development controversy, especially the recent story that featured the design..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Column

Austin Strikes Out

Top Ten Political Stories and Moments of 1995

"..."no confidence" vote for Chief Elizabeth Watson, and essential departments that provide for the libraries, streets, and city parks..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Freeport Wins Small

Thousands and Thousands of Dollars

"...Moffett admitted during the trial that he needs commercial development to make his residential sections work financially. Those commercial..."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...Fourteen months after the Land-Development-Code-rewrite-that-shall-not-be-named went down in flames, amid squabbles over parking requirements..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Roundup: Late Nights, Longer Meetings

Now let’s find a way to get out of meetings earlier

"...the morning session should go a little smoother, and department heads should spend less time cooling their heels in..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Is Lockhart the Live Music Suburb of the World?

A growing wave of musical expats heads south

"...player was working on his thesis in the anthropology department and had been tipped to an off-the-grid bar 30..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Public Notice: Golf and Taxes at City Council

Proposals before Council suggest change is in the air

"...went off to the committees for further study. The Economic Oppor­tun­ity Committee, in particular, came back with some very..."

May 22, 2015 News Column

Public Notice

Privatize, privatize, dance to the music

"...developer is the only way we're going to bring economic prosperity to this neglected corner of the city. Yes,..."

May 15, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Pecan Street Project

The Department of Energy awards 32 grants nationwide for energy research – PSP a winner

"...and 75 commercial meters, distributed to neighborhood volunteers. (The development currently accommodates about 2,000 residents of a projected 10,000.)..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Trouble Abhors a Vacuum

There's always room for argument at City Hall

"...Waste Management Mas­ter Plan for the Solid Waste Services department – had been delayed. The plan's expense has been..."

June 19, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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