Then There's This: Working Man of Green Gables

Condo developer targeted for claims of unpaid wages, unsafe conditions

"...Gables Residential to join the organization's "Build It Better" program in which companies commit to certain standards. The group..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Lucia Athens Named Chief Sustainability Officer

Will lead Green initiatives

"...including 10 years with the City of Seattle’s sustainability programs where she provided leadership in program and policy development...."

June 18, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

The Brethren of Cisterns

What's Old Is New Again

"...feet or spend that same money on a rainwater program," said Heinichen, who estimated that they could install a..."

June 14, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Hop on the Bus, Gus; Donate a New Can, Stan

"...effort to fend off hunger: the Food for Fare program. Until Santa hits the sky, bus riders may opt..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to the Parks Board their proposal to replace the Green Water Treatment Plant with a new facility at Roy..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

World Energy Week's Hometown Highlights

Events in Austin and Fredericksburg show off region's clean-energy champions

"...the fifth installment of the Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Festival anchored Austin's observance of World Energy Week,..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Are You Sustainable?

Current and former Austinites vying for city post

"...the position will "develop, coordinate and administer" a full-spectrum program for both the municipality and the community. The officer..."

June 4, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Chief Sustainability Officer Finalists Announced

Meet them June 3

"...degree at UT, helped develop the City of Austin Green Builder Program, led the City of Seattle’s green building..."

May 28, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

April 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

So You Want to Make Your Own Energy...

"...Systems ... If you want to generate your own green power, Austin Energy will refer you to contractors who..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...of scholarship recipients in AISD are boys. -- R.A. Green Builders Return Green building is entering the mainstream. In..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Pliny Fisk III was honored last week for advocating green building before green building was cool. The U.S. Green..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...list of "unmet service demands" – previously allocated funding for programs and council priorities not yet implemented – totaling $19.2 million..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature

Sustainability Officer: Four Finalists

But only one can win!

"...degree at UT, helped develop the City of Austin Green Builder Program, led the City of Seattle's green building..."

June 7, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...An effort to get a recycling program up and running in Austin's burgeoning apartment colonies has..."

Aug. 16, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

"...and to adhere to the standards of the city's Green Builder Program. However, those promises were not enough to..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Musical Chairs

Re-shuffling the Deck at the City's Enviro Department

"...the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro for its Green Builder program. It was the only agency in North..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

ECSD Plays Musical Chairs, but the Music Never Stops

Environmental Shuffle

"...ECSD has won national and international recognition for its programs. In 1993, it was the only agency in North..."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

So, Who's Your Contractor?

How to find the contractor needle in the Cro-Magnon haystack

"...contractor's credentials. The state of Texas doesn't require all builders to be licensed, but it does mandate that builders..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories: Pioneering at Mueller

Urban trailblazers aren't just settling Downtown

"...With three stars for Green Building, onward through the fog,..."

March 23, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: Concord – At Last

Up from the muck at Concordia

"...council can ask for enhancements like affordable housing and green space and parkland dedication. Right now it's crazy –..."

March 30, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...a new job on June 18 in Austin Energy's Green Building Program. Meanwhile, Mark Nathan, aide to Council Member..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Austin plays host to the sixth annual Green Building Conference today (Thursday) through Sunday at the Austin..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature

Developing Stories

Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town

"...force achieved a once-impossible feat. The traditionally conservative Home Builders Association of Greater Austin has endorsed stricter regulation of..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Ready for Solar and Recycling Too

Council approves solar roofs and textile recycling pilot

"...be “solar-ready” and continuing a contested curbside textile recycling program...."

Feb. 6, 2017 News Post by Michael King

"Corporate Predator" Dissected

Freeport Makes The Nation

"...multifamily homes that aren't served by Austin's curbside recycling program. The facility, located at 707 E. Ninth, was the..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Arch-Subversive

"...going on in industrialized building," says Fisk of the Green Builder Demonstration Project. The structure, nearing completion at Fisk's..."

July 7, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

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

"...9,000 set aside as income-restricted housing through density bonus programs – essentially, additional incentives for developers (higher building allowances,..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'Nothing Is Done Alone' Extended Interview

The TxCC and their role in Bastrop's recovery after the fires

"...YouthWorks communications coordinator; and Chris Sheffield, Texas Conservation Corps program director...."

Dec. 2, 2013 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

Naked City

"...of Austin regarding the five developer proposals for the Green Water Treatment Plant site Downtown. After public presentations May..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature

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