The Spirit of the City and the Letter of the Law Collide at Sekrit Theater

Beau Reichert struggles with the city over his backyard arts complex

"...Around the corner trees give way to an impressive, handcrafted pavilion with a bulging disco ball hanging from the..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Eastside Developer Promises $15/Hour Wage Floor, and More

Developer joins with Workers Defense to offer labor guarantees, but the neighborhood still has qualms about a new hotel

"...wage floor – to help mitigate the effects of neighborhood gentrification. Though the developers are not the first to..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...the ol’ resume, throw on some biz casual duds, and join the city for its lucky 13th annual job..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Land Development Code: What's New in Draft Two

A look at the latest version of Austin's revised land use rules

"...staff released a revised version of the LDC text and zoning map last Friday, Jan. 31, incorporating changes that..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Council Eyes Neighborhood Plan Changes -- Again, and Again, and Again

"...Some things about neighborhood planning never change -- even when you want to..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Opinion: Time to Look in the Mirror on Housing

Builder David Whitworth asks, is protecting single family zoning a Republican or Democrat issue?

"...point about protecting single family areas end up front and center at the Republican National Convention?..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Column by David Whitworth

Morrison and Tovo Retarget STRs

Council's on break, but these two are hard at work

"...takes its summer break, two council members, Laura Mor­ri­son and Kathie Tovo, are keeping staff busy looking for more..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Homeless Community Put on Hold

Council member calls for one year moratorium on planned homeless community

"...The city's plan to create a new homeless community has been derailed after City Council Member Mike Martinez..."

June 20, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Engineering Quality – and Equality

The African-American Quality of Life plan gets aired out; NAACP unsatisfied

"...of life' – is the end result of city-sanctioned and city-sponsored racism," said Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder to..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Adler Offers Olive Branch After Second Reading of Land Development Code

Code compromise?

"...debate, City Council advanced its effort to rewrite Austin's Land Development Code to the third-and-final stage late on Thursday,..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"...Actually, Harris fully understands the latter arena. In 2017, the percussionist/carpenter/luthier/plumber appeared in..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin's Artspace Crisis and Microvenues

Are home art galleries and mini-performance venues the answer to the space crunch?

"...to a close 13 years of hosting art shows and artists on Shady Lane in East Austin. As a..."

June 22, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Protect and Preserve

How can we keep Austin's cultural heritage authentic?

"...things do. On the weekend of June 20, reports and rumors flew. Two beloved clubs on Red River Street..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner

A Church and Its People on Austin's Eastside

The living history of David Chapel

"...The congregation originated in 1924, when members of a community then south of Austin, concerned about boys playing marbles..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Micro-Unit Housing Planned for Eastside

A new affordable housing development plan sees positive reception from neighborhood group

"...A micro-unit housing developer who hoped to build apartments at Fifth and..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Mueller Revisits Affordability and Density

Planners return to the drawing board to add and diversify housing stock at Mueller

"...In at least one respect, the master-planned neighborhood at Mueller is a microcosm of the city of..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Developing Stories: Goodie Basket Development

The Grayco South Shore PUD proposal adds public benefits for height

"...Can it be? Austin's urban design and planning processes actually seem to be working, at least..."

Sept. 18, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Between Round Rock and a Hard Place

Northridge Acres can't find water, water anywhere.

"...Acres are pretty sure about two things: "Shit floats" and "Water flows toward money."..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

The YIMBYs Come to Town, and City Council Joins Them

Yes in Austin’s Backyard

"...Politics around housing in Austin have undeniably shifted over the past year..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

And in Other Council Business ...

After a month's break, City Hall has a long, long, long agenda

"...Take a month's vacation, and stuff just piles up in the inbox – as..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: More and Cheaper Housing

Demographer's report offers new perspectives

"...Robinson delivered a letter on Tuesday to City Council, and to city Planning and Housing staff, saying that he's..."

April 14, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

'Service Reductions' and 'Unmet Needs'

What the numbers show

"...cuts to departmental budgets to be considered by public and city officials. In addition, each department was also asked..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...us. There are those hitching a ride on an up-and-coming politician, looking to grab a position as a chief..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

On COVID-19 Relief and Housing, Council Does What It Can

Waiting for the approved $15 million

"...two weeks ago to help businesses survive through the pandemic, resulting recession, and beyond. Following approval of the Save..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: Task Lists and Wish Lists

On the agenda: Green Water Treatment Plant, Seaholm, urban rail and Austin Pets Alive!

"...least some of that list will engender debate on and off the dais, so the scheduled early evening adjournment..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Opinion: More Trains, Buses, and Housing Options Mean a More Affordable Austin for All

Transit Forward's executive director explains why Project Connect is vital to Austin's future

"...continue to grow, exploring ways of making our wonderful community more economical will be a public policy challenge for..."

March 3, 2023 Column by Bill McCamley

Public Notice: Another Non-Revolting Development

Planning should always be this easy

"...the South Shore area (the triangle between Riverside, Lakeshore, and Tinnin Ford; see the map posted with "On the..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

City Budget Squeezed Between Basic Costs and State Neglect

The city has $1.03 billion in taxpayer money. Here's where it's going.

"...a couple of hours later, when Mayor Steve Adler and Council Member Ellen Troxclair jousted over public school finance,..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 12/3/10

Marshall arms race heats up

"...it earlier this week, the Marshall Apartments permanent supportive housing proposal has absolutely gone bananas, with press releases, neighborhood..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Under One Roof

Can the City Make Good on Its Affordable Housing Promise?

"...Isn't it about time we discarded this term "affordable housing"? Raise your hand if you think your rent or..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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