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Vignette's incentive package to move downtown wins easy approval; East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan moves forward despite loud and lengthy protests.

"...Zoning changes corresponding to the already-adopted East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan passed over loud protests Thursday night. Protest from..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

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University of Texas employees will be staging a sickout to protest low pay and benefits; citizen planners in the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Team are honored for their work; the Dawson Neighborhood Association tries to reach a compromise to keep Southwestern Bell from tearing down homes in their neighborhood; The Save Our Springs Alliance honors Brigid Shea as a "Barton Springs Hero"; Statesman political reporter Dylan Rivera leaves for Portland, Oregon.

"...The East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Team was honored last Saturday night by the..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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City Manager Jesus Garza forms a top-level committee to oversee neighborhood services.

"...Okay, let's get this straight: Neighborhoods want city staff to be more responsive. They want..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Off the Desk:

"...Coming soon to a neighborhood near you, the city planning department is starting to..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature

Off the Desk:

"...Austan Librach from his position as director of the Planning, Environmental and Conservation Services Department. Librach's abrupt exit comes..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature

Public Notice: “Uprooted”

New gentrification study asks city to "think big and act boldly"

"..."a study of gentrification, displacement and mapping of vulnerable neighborhoods" in the city...."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The New M.O. at City Hall

City Manager Marc Ott opens up on his new job, his new city, and his philosophy of governance

"...services. There, Ott was also responsible for comprehensive strategic planning for growth. Previously, he'd steadily moved up through the..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

North Central Blues

APD's new North Central Area Command force is bringing community policing to blighted north central neighborhoods

"...a vast, overgrown vacant lot that has become the neighborhood dump. Hundreds of beer bottles litter the dense weeds,..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...district commanders and investigators keep on each East Austin neighborhood that has caused the loss of lives and money...."

Nov. 1, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...University Area Partners is a neighborhood association representing residential, business, nonprofit and student interests in..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Public Notice: Tracking the Major Arcana

Planning Commission took votes related to Planned Unit Developments and Neighborhood Plan Contact Teams

"...tough call Tuesday night. While half of the town's planning wonks were down at the CodeNEXT public comment meeting..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Welcome to Solar City

Council buys megawatts, ponders PUDs, and contacts neighbors

"...There was a dust-up over neighborhood planning contact teams (carried over from the Planning and..."

Oct. 7, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Micro-Unit Housing Planned for Eastside

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

"...the site of a proposed Eastside hotel that galvanized neighborhood opposition – to construct the affordable housing complex...."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...important to the environmental community. When it comes to neighborhoods, I have the strongest record of any council member,..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Animal Shelter Lawsuit: City Has Alpo on Its Face

On Monday, the fifth citizen-group lawsuit this year was filed against the City of Austin, this time alleging a “conspiratorial strategy” to keep the controversial animal shelter relocation decision away from the public scrutiny of an open council vote.

"...municipal animal shelter, and 2) amending the East Austin neighborhood plan that includes the proposed new site. Lead plaintiffs..."

Oct. 2, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

The Making of Downtown North

The Domain may sound like just another fancy mall – but planners say it's the seed of a second Austin

"...So while the planning ground shifted, the cyberspace name persisted – for a..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Budget Breakdown

The final presentation of the city's $525.3 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2007 is Friday, Aug. 31; the focus: Major Utilities and Infrastructure and Growth Management – yea haw!

"...of its budget, the debt-riddled Austin Water Utility is planning a rate increase. Today the city emphasizes growth's positive..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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"...gynecological stirrups on the cover ["The New Texas Family Planning," News, Jan. 27]. You are well on your way..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Column

No Quiet on the Eastern Front

The choice for Place 2 presents two approaches to Eastside issues.

"...since November and who's built an impressive base of neighborhood groups, environmentalists, and businesses, along with the public safety..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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"...Oxymoronic Planning..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Column

Page Two

"...the 5-2 first reading approval. Both are seen as neighborhood-friendly, both are conducting petition campaigns to get on the..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Column by Nick Barbaro

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A right, a left, another right: our letters column takes it on the chin.

"...@ Large," Oct. 5], "What the city is calling 'neighborhood planning,' as of this week, is more like drive-by..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The wise aftermath of Smart Growth

"...The fact is, most of us support something -- neighborhood planning, corner stores, destination parks, conservation easements -- that..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Closeout!

Zucker Report finally put to bed? Eh, sorta.

"...separate units, the Development Services Depart­ment (DSD) and the Planning and Zoning Department (PAZ). Because the bulk of the..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Does Anybody Want the Warren Wildlife Gallery in Bouldin Creek?

Rick Warren's indoor safari brings turmoil to the South Austin neighborhood

"...building has brought to its staunchly residential South Austin neighborhood, and the mounting campaign against the big game hunter..."

Jan. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Design Advocacy Voices: Austin

"...We invited design and planning professionals (and city representatives) to take a quick look..."

June 27, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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"...noted there are no public parks within the Crestview neighborhood and would like the property converted to green space...."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

A Warning to Citizens

"...to be warned. Don't be duped by the city Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department. Participating in a neighborhood plan..."

Sept. 24, 2007 Postmarks

ARA, CRP, E-I-E-I-O -- The Central East Scorecard

An introduction to the East Austin revitalization efforts.

"...of all kinds -- African-American community leaders, the surrounding neighborhoods, property owners, institutions, and the private sector. The ARA's..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature

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"...summer in order to lessen the burden upon students planning to enroll in one or more of the roughly..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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