City Hall Hustle: Milk Cows and Cash Cows
AE's uncertain future means wobbly program budgets
"...the utility in general. (See "All Things Budgetary ... and WTP4.") But as budget adoption nears, there's another battle..."
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Sept. 3, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Arts and the Economy
A new study shows that Austin's cultural sector contributes over $2.2 billion to the local economy and is responsible for close to 44,000 permanent jobs
"...expended on music concerts, art museum visits, stage shows, and whatnot have a hardcore impact on the fiscal health..."
April 14, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
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
"...an open house attended by about 100 residents Saturday. And while much of the draft plan focused on trying..."
June 29, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves
City Hall Hustle: Gas, Water, and Trash
There could be a higher utility bill in your future
"...resource-based geopolitical woes than that old 5 o'clock news standby, "Pain at the Pump"? Maybe John McCain's dim mantra,..."
Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Smart Growth Is Dead, Long Live Smart Growth
As Sixth + Lamar teeters, the Domain aims to pick up Austin's new-school incentive package.
"...million budget shortfall, why is the Domain -- a brand-new, planned, mixed-use project in Northwest Austin whose developers are..."
May 2, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple
Wild Card: Austin Energy and the PUC
Shadow of PUC hovers over Austin Energy and city budget
"...Discussing the FY2014 city budget, the mayor and several City Council members mentioned the uncertainty facing the..."
Feb. 22, 2013 News Feature by Michael King
New Urbanism and the Booming Metropolis
Austin welcomes the Congress for the New Urbanism XVI
"...is coming to town – CNU XVI: New Urbanism and the Booming Metropolis – a congress that will showcase,..."
March 28, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Spencer To Head Neighborhood Housing and Community Development
"...appointed Betsy Spencer to head the city's Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office. The move comes at a time..."
Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Ott Taps More Fort Worth Talent
Anthony Snipes named city chief of staff
"...for the City of Fort Worth for five years and is now the Assistant Director for the Fort Worth..."
May 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Culture Cash
Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.
"...to mind all the worst stereotypes of the arts and its practitioners as elitists out of touch with regular..."
Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
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!
"...fiscal year 2007. Having previously wheeled out public safety and social-service presentations, it's easy to mistake for quiet housekeeping..."
Sept. 1, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Developing Stories: East Riverside: The Road Ahead
Let's capture the value – and federal funds
"...this corridor can advance many community goals, including environmental and fiscal sustainability, as well as comprehensive planning for growth...."
March 5, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor
Toby Futrell's Budget
The staff-proposed city budget goes to council, with both breathing and wiggle room
"...City Council, noting that the local economy is improving and that her proposed budget "continues to rebuild our services,..."
Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
The Power to Change
A quick sound check with the Austin mayoral candidates
"...here in the Live Music Capital. Since the general economic downturn has dominated most political discussions, OTR polled the..."
April 30, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell
Savings or Slush?
In a tight budget year, Austin Energy's debt management fund is under scrutiny.
"...evidence, perhaps, that City Manager Toby Futrell's share-the-pain strategy, and months of lowered expectations for city spending, have had..."
Aug. 23, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Visa Wants a Chargeback
Governor and city propose economic development deal
"...Last week Gov. Rick Perry's office and Austin announced a proposed economic development deal for a..."
Nov. 26, 2012 News Post by Michael King
Austin at Very High Speed
The who, what, where, when, and why of Formula One racing
"...the project team, the city of Austin, the state, and the community to rapidly engage one of the most..."
July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Samsung Invests $3.6 Billion
Austin gets biggest foreign investment in the U.S.
"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell and City Manager Marc Ott announced this morning that Samsung..."
June 9, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor
City Hall Hustle: The Wages of Faith
Perfect and good face off in US Farathane incentives debate
"...The proverbial bread in question was the city's proposed economic development deal with US Farathane, a maker of plastic..."
Dec. 23, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar
City Council Notebook
What's happening this week at City Council
"...the Thursday, January 31 meeting: Items 7, 8: Amending Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services budgets to include budgets for..."
Jan. 30, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Austin Officials Ready for F1 Weekend
Public safety and transpo ready. Weather? We'll see.
"...Studying other Formula One Grand Prix host cities around the world, City Manager Marc..."
Nov. 7, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith
The Daily Hustle: 12/1/10
Sunny outlook for economic incentives?
"...Council’s holding a special-called meeting to discuss an economic development agreement with SunPower. We’ve got the deets below..."
Dec. 1, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Live-Blogging the City Budget Adoption
Continuously updated blog of the budget adoption.
"...hope not!) The previous couple years were short, sweet and literally scripted; each council member taking turns to announce..."
Sept. 10, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar
You’ll Never Hear Fred Frith Plunk
Avant-garde UK guitarist explores the notes behind the notes
"...Saturday at the ND, Austin hosts something rare and likely beautiful. Guitarist/composer Fred Frith says the last time..."
Jan. 31, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri
The Sunday Survey, 6/6/10
Low turnout for elections and big bust-ups over Pride
"...given opportunities to get involved in major public issues, and stayed home instead...."
June 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Council: Get Your Motors Running
Instrumental Incentives, Rainey Street, and more …
"...National Instruments incentives proposal, moving houses from Rainey Street, and just how much parking should be mandated Downtown...."
March 6, 2013 News Post by Michael King
The Birth of Formula One – Austin
Some welcome the new offspring, and some don't, but the high-speed newcomer is at the starting gate
"...Two and a half years ago, Austinites heard for the first..."
Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Can the Bands Play On?
The Live Music Task Force tunes up to protect Austin's claim to fame
"...of Austin Music to call attention to the dire economic realities of the local music scene. In a nutshell,..."
July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Ho-Ho-Homegrown Holidays
Austin's independent "iconic" businesses hope we'll all put them on our list
"...group works to raise awareness of the value – economic, cultural, and keepin'-it-weird – of patronizing stores, restaurants, and..."
Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Greenbacks for Green Space
City moves to make development pay more for parks
"...chasing preschoolers around playscapes. Part of Austin's special character and appeal is the city's integration with nature; like our..."
