I-35 Makeover Update

Plan in the works for making bridge over I-35 between Sixth and Eighth streets more hospitable to pedestrian traffic.

"...Squint as you look up to the bridge over I-35 between Sixth and Eighth streets – maybe on your..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...the rails, leaving those big dreams of a cultural makeover stalled in their tracks. As we noted in a..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Blanton Museum Undertakes a $35 Million Makeover of Its Grounds

With the international architectural firm Snøhetta, the UT museum will add community spaces and art to its outdoor experience

"...university's perimeter wall (which will have undergone its own makeover) under more of the grounds' heritage shade trees...."

Jan. 22, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

More eyes than usual upon a city parking contract

"...elected officials. At stake are the efforts of the I-35 Makeover Coalition to use revenues from the city-managed parking..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Three Steps Forward, One Step Back

Various projects slated for I-35, Airport Boulevard, and Congress Avenue

"...Makeover: I-35..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point

Protecting the Furnishings; and Black's Abacus

"...Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley has been her most prominent project to date, and Cole's emphasis on east-west considerations giving..."

March 16, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Council Notebook

A look at what's up this Thursday

"...29: $200,000 to architects COTERA + REED for their I-35 makeover work. Because the biggest problem with our freeway..."

Jan. 9, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...that will engage that potential, leading to a radical makeover of the east side of Downtown. The flood-control tunnel..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...land takings required to build the Trans Texas Corridor project. See "Austin@Large."..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Traffic Stop

Neighborhood Concerns

"...residents in central city neighborhoods think of the impending I-35 debacle? They aren't thrilled. Scott White, president of the..."

June 11, 1999 News Feature by Lee Simmons

Austin at Large: Life Beyond the Cop Shop?

ULI-Austin members craft hypothetical – but plausible – visions for APD’s unloved HQ

"...ye olde Ninedeez, when – just like 10-1 and Project Connect and building a new airport and redeveloping the..."

Dec. 24, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Who Owns Sixth Street

Is Austin's Sixth Street Entertainment District undergoing an identity crisis? -- and who are the designated shrinks?

"...now much vaguer possibility of a Waller Creek revitalization project still floating around. "I hope this is the first..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Top 10 Developing Stories

"...transformed by rising condo towers. Hotel, office, and multiuse projects boomed as well – until the bust. Also hard..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Cap 10K Not So Accessible

TCRP files suit against Cox Texas and city of Austin

"...on behalf of Menard by the Texas Civil Rights Project against Cox Texas Newspapers, L.P.. The requirements were necessary..."

July 27, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Downtown's New Year

"...building, CSC was wrapping up one of its office projects with promises of filling all 215,000 square feet (didn't..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

TxDot's Retention Detention

The I-35 / Ben White drainage tunnel may be adequately filtered -- someday

"...officials against a monolithic state agency's massive public works project (See Tunnel Vision, Oct. 3, 1997). And now, five..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...Juniper Street, which is now slated for a major makeover with both new housing and renovated historical homes. Though..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...interesting study in good government and can-do volunteerism. The makeover followed quickly on the heels of the Houston Astrodome's..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Chain Reaction

Downtown construction projects raise fears that Austin will lose its charm.

"...and migrated south to a new settlement on the I-35 frontage road. This shift in the wind was due..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Happenings

"...to visit www.capmetro.org to get your own "virtual transportation makeover" along with with a free seven-day bus pass. Or..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature

A Long Time Coming

Why Now?

"...84 acres as parkland, including lake shore east of I-35...."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Austin's Waterloo

Taking a Walk along Waller

"...the Colorado but past Waller Creek to the present-day I-35. Its banks cradled the graves of Austin's first official..."

July 7, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Suspended in Time

The community song of Wilson Street awaits its next refrain

"...Partners entity a zoning change allowing for a condo/duplex project. Prior to the proposal reaching the council, Planning Commission..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Gay Place

Austin's evolution of drag

"...will train their baby grrrls for lip sync and makeover success. Putting Butch Queen on one of Austin's most..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Master Plan for the transit authority's 11-acre property between I-35, Comal Street, and East Fourth and Fifth. Also next..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Happenings

"...OUTREACH MEETING 6pm. TCDP Coordinated Campaign Office, 1107 N. I-35. sylvia@traviscountydemocrats.org...."

July 11, 2008 News Feature

Summer Camp Guide

"...a variety of arts & crafts, science, and cooking projects; nature adventures; and painting based on themes from children's..."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Faces of Homelessness

Another Downtown attempt to find answers

"...cars in the area bordered by Congress Avenue and I-35, 11th Street and Cesar Chavez – and a string..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Marc Savlov

Sixth Street Blues

Downtown stakeholders raise questions about policing ... the police

"...Yet there are those who support the makeover plans who still wonder if a structural face lift..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Platters

"...I-35 is ideal for militia trainees (Killeen, Waco, Dallas, and..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

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