Grove at Shoal Creek Inches Forward

Council to finally consider contentious zoning case

"...the families in several West Austin neighborhoods, the Bull Creek Annex – what they call the 75-acre tract of..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Grove at Shoal Creek Punted Again

Council wants to consider the project when it's "not competing" for airtime

"...churning out the FY 2017 budget and most of that morning working their way through an extensive list of..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Logistical Issue Delays Grove Public Hearing

The Zoning and Platting Commission postpones public hearing on Grove at Shoal Creek to July 5

"...At the end of a staggering, eight-and-a-half-hour public hearing on..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Peace in the Grove?

Opponents & developer hammer out PUD compromise

"...City Council is scheduled to consider the Grove at Shoal Creek planned unit development Tuesday, during a..."

Dec. 4, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Down in the Grove

Agreement on latest PUD portends … a little progress?

"...the various interest groups were not exactly singing "Kumbaya" at Tuesday's special-called City Council meeting to consider the Grove..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Grove Approaching Council Date

Neighbors' valid petition suit still pending

"...The ongoing saga of the proposed Grove at Shoal Creek planned unit development continued last week..."

Aug. 5, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Grove Matters

Council kicks the Shoal Creek Tract Case to October

"...to committee) and a baseline zoning decision for The Grove at Shoal Creek – wrestled a bit, but decision..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Frenemies of the Grove

Developer squares off against Bull Creek residents

"...By the time ARG Bull Creek, Ltd. (separate from MileStone Community Builders) won the bid..."

Aug. 21, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Grove PUD: Is Mediation Helping?

Depends on whom you ask …

"...meeting, City Council approved a "placeholder" form of the Grove at Shoal Creek planned unit development on first reading..."

Oct. 31, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Pedestrian Bridge Planned for the Grove

Project will improve trail connectivity

"...When ARG Bull Creek, Ltd. announced plans for a pedestrian bridge over Shoal..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Grove Gets Final Approval

With one PUD approved, attention turns to Austin Oaks

"...Unofficial buzz at City Hall last week was that the over/under for..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Grove Parks Not (Yet) Superior

Developer has more work to do if it wants staff's blessing

"...Last week, the Parks and Recreation Board met and, after hours of testimony and discussion,..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Grove Mixed-Use Development Clears Another Hurdle

Zoning and Platting Commission votes 6-4 to recommend mixed-use community

"...over two (and a half) meetings, the Zoning and Platting Commission last week approved – with conditions – the..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Not Only the Grove

Does anybody speak Zimmerman-ese?

"...anticlimax after Tuesday's special-called meeting to take up the Grove at Shoal Creek planned unit development. Council had understandably..."

Dec. 9, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Grove PUD Neighbors Sue City

They say the city's interpretation of Texas' valid petition rights statute is wrong

"...Last week, landowners surrounding the 75-acre tract of land at Bull Creek and 45th Street, an unzoned, formerly state-owned..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Grove Battle Grinds On

Valid petition suit of PUD neighbors dead for now

"...The neighbors surrounding the proposed Grove at Shoal Creek planned unit development had their valid..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Public Notice: A Tale of Two PUDs

It's not too soon to aim for green space

"...work sessions and public hearings, and following last week's marathon Planning and Neighborhoods Committee meeting (see "STR Debate Unresolved,"..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Not Speed-Readers

Council awaits a nearly 90-item agenda on Thursday

"...City Council's agenda last week was full of Items that might've caused a ruckus, but because of the absence..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Tuesday Work Session … & Then Some

Grove public hearing and briefings extend the working agenda

"...special-called meeting to consider a second reading of the Grove at Shoal Creek planned unit development. The public hearing..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Michael King

What a Concept!

Still no Grove PUD, but plenty more shit for Council to shovel

"...of you readying the popcorn for the Big Showdown at Shoal Creek – aka the Grove at Shoal Creek..."

Aug. 10, 2016 News Post by Michael King

D7 CM Leslie Pool Draws a Challenger

Friends of the Grove activist Natalie Gauldin enters race

"...Following months of speculation, Natalie Gauldin entered the City Council race last week..."

July 8, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Welcome to Solar City

Council buys megawatts, ponders PUDs, and contacts neighbors

"...The mood at last Thursday’s City Council meeting was lighter than it..."

Oct. 7, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Council: From Kitty Hawk to Hornsby Bend

The Grove, Oaks, and Austin Water in between

"...last Oct. 20, it might not have been your imagination. Google announced this week that on that date, "Steve..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Here Comes CodeNEXT … Eventually

Office pool projections start at spring of 2018

"...It's that time of year when city business begins to work..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Historic or Just Old?

Bull Creek tract makes an appearance, as does Bluebonnet Hills

"...Last Thursday’s City Council meeting (June 11) adjourned at the somewhat reasonable hour of 9pm, reflecting a fairly..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Once More Into the PUD

Council crosses swords over Austin Oaks planned unit development

"...There was plenty of business at the March 23 City Council meeting, but by the..."

March 27, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Parks Board Member Challenges Sheri Gallo

Alison Alter says she will advocate for neighbors – not developers

"...in the City Council race for her District 10 seat: Alison Alter, the district's representative on the Parks and..."

July 22, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

District 7: Political Insiders and Average Joes

Density-loving newcomer challenges longtime neighborhood activist

"...The 75 acres where the proposed Grove at Shoal Creek planned unit development sits fall outside..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Supermajority Rules

Planning Commission sends PUD tweak to Council sans blessing

"...Though at various points in the Jan. 12 Planning Commission meeting..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Pilots, Roses, and Champions

Marathon days of zoning are soon over

"...Council Member Ann Kitchen reminded everyone of the dais inclination to once again mingle zoning cases with all the..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

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