The Daily Hustle: 11/29/10

Urban rail pulls into town. Sorta.

"...the fold, we get up to speed on various and sundry city initiatives: urban rail boosterism, the Imagine Austin..."

Nov. 29, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Compact, Climate-Friendly, Competitive

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

"..."This is one of those moments to step up and articulate what urbanism is worth to America."..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Is RG4N in Trouble?

Testimony seemed to go poorly for anti-Wal-Mart forces Wednesday.

"...things did not seem to go well for Responsible Growth for Northcross in court today. Now, maybe I’m wrong...."

Nov. 14, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Developing Stories

Traffic, bullshit, Suttle, and Town Lake

"...Responsible Growth for Northcross – still waiting on a revised traffic-impact..."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Before the Flood

In the struggle between local environmentalists and developers, Laura Dunn's documentary reminds us, Barton Springs was only the beginning

"...he found an urban paradise: low unemployment, ample recreation, and beautiful natural features. So he developed it...."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Postmarks

A plethora of environmental concerns are argued in this week's letters to the editor.

"...almost every Circle C story, both in the Chronicle and the Austin RealEstateMan, are grossly inaccurate. Take the map..."

March 31, 2000 Column

City Hall Hustle: Trouble Abhors a Vacuum

There's always room for argument at City Hall

"...departmental tumult. SWS is currently undergoing a performance audit, and its longtime head, Willie Rhodes, was recently moved to..."

June 19, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Urban Planning: A Roundup

How Austin is working toward getting better by design

"...invest in urban-planning efforts. Without the pressures of fast-paced development activity created by a go-go market, a city can..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Saving Small Business Downtown

"...insanity was announcement of the Congress Avenue Retail Retention and Enhancement Fund. In promoting the program last week, the..."

Dec. 27, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Buda Flows Downhill

Everett Conner comes back as Buda's public work's director, despite previous run-ins with the law.

"...his other public works duties -- overseeing road projects and the public water system. Conner has not operated the..."

Feb. 1, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pumping Edwards Dry?

Creedmoor-Maha's request to pump more water gets nixed by the Barton Springs / Edwards Aquifer Conservation District.

"...largest groundwater increase ever asked of the conservation district, and the first time the district had ever turned down..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Liquid Proposition

Austin's Water Quality Protection Lands are few and far between: can they do the job they are meant to do?

"...emblem emblazoned on its side. Dressed in Wrangler jeans and a pale straw cowboy hat, wearing a sizeable mustache..."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Dan Oko

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...2020 to 2022, the Austin metro area, including Georgetown and Round Rock, grew at the fastest rate in the..."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Fest Breasts

The return of Rachael Shannon, and her art

"...As an artist, educator, and activist Rachael Shannon places the creation of visual work..."

March 16, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Sixth Sense

Neighbors, business owners, and the city are all searching for the future of East Sixth Street

"...Benz moved to ground zero in 2006 when she and a co-investor bought a former grocery store and warehouse..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

City Counseling: Best Laid Plans

Best Laid Plans

"...Candidate forums are all about staying on message. But Lee..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Developing Stories

CAMPO's new executive director plans to get busy planning

"...Meet Joe Cantalupo. As the brand-new executive director of the Capital Area Metro­pol­itan Planning Organization,..."

May 16, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Battle of the Big Box

Enviros and Southwest neighbors find a common cause: fighting Wal-Mart and its plans for a Supercenter on the aquifer

"...If that's still true, then the nation's largest retailer and employer might want to reconsider its plans for MoPac..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Mayfield Fights Back

Ward and June Say Nay in Northwest Hills

"...Any neighborhood that stands in the way of development is a nest of..."

Jan. 3, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dead End for Wilson Street

Redevelopment brings the axe to Wilson Street bungalows

"...Three years after mothballing plans for a new condo and duplex development on an expansive tract in South Austin's..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith

What's Your Mobility Fix?

Community forums continue all week

"...update to council on Feb. 25. Catch a forum (and council member Laura Morrison) tonight at Bowie High School...."

Feb. 9, 2010 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...He takes the SBA to task for awarding billions and billions in federal contracts to major American corporations. Didn't..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Column

Diamond in the Rough

Dawson's Can-Do Spirit Emerges in Pilot Project

"..."I was surprised by how in sync the residents and businesses actually were," says Dawson NA President Cynthia Medlin...."

June 5, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The ABC's of S-E-X

"...in an age-appropriate manner, following the stages of child development:..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature

Solid Roots Support the Tiarras' Indie Chicana Sound

No longer Tiarra Girls, the outspoken sister trio still puts family first

"...Then it happened: Tori spontaneously leaped onto a speaker and broke into a vacillating solo of yowling riffs, reluctant..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

Faster Than Sound: City on the Fence Regarding Red River’s Homeless Problem

Red River merchants push to finally enclose dangerous alley with 10-foot fence, electro-pop diva p1nkstar touches down at Fuego ATX, and more

"...Red River Cultural District. The corridor, which runs between Beerland and the now-vacant Sidewinder building, remains a hotbed for..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Looking at the Lege After a Flaccid Special Session

Alpha males Abbott and Patrick can't get their red meat passed

"...140-day regular legislative session, but can't get the House and Senate to agree on every bill he wants passed...."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

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

The Power to Change

A quick sound check with the Austin mayoral candidates

"...has dominated most political discussions, OTR polled the mayoral candidates – Mayor Pro Tem Brewster McCracken,City Council member Lee..."

April 30, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Night of the Living BCCP, Part 37

Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan: Half a Loaf?

"...was a day many people thought would never come. And yet last week, after nearly seven years of wrangling,..."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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