Take That!: Supremes Allow Takings for Development

Effect on notable local cases still uncertain

"...The Texas Constitution currently permits takings for public use and with just compensation, but..."

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The Waiting Game

"...to work out their differences on a proposed five-story parking garage on Avenue D. While HPBC attorney Richard Suttle's..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Southern Living

A Vested Interest

"...South Congress include wider sidewalks and more sharply angled parking spaces, though business owners like Johnson fear that that..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...are looking for services – they want to pay parking tickets, apply for building permits, adopt pets, learn about..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Land Development Code: What's New in Draft Two

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

"...• Staff may now issue demolition permits if the Historic Landmark Commission can't conduct a public..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Cheer Ups Cheerless Over Development

Construction of parking garage threatens rock wall

"...agreed to accommodate the development of a Hyatt hotel parking structure that will butt up against the property’s western..."

June 24, 2015 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Permanent Markers

How a trailer becomes brick-and-mortar

"...itself. Here's what it takes to start: various city permits; an innovative concept with an inviting menu; a truck..."

April 10, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Enchanted No More

Rising tax bill forces owner to put art venue on the market

"...the forest was in violation of several of its permits (see "Per­mit Woes," Aug. 1, 2008), and after many..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 2/21/11

Rainey Street open house in works

"...some who have begun to fight some establishments' sound permits. Add in parking woes, and a lack of sidewalks,..."

Feb. 21, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

South Congress Cafe to 86 Deck?

Jury finds restaurant guilty of violating agreement it made with city to bring eatery into compliance with city building and zoning code

"...a series of citations for failing to secure required permits and site plan approvals. Had owners gone through the..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

City Cuts Scofflaw Cafe No slack

South Congress Cafe appeals unsuccessfully for code variances for illegal deck and patio

"...from a city rule requiring a minimum of 20 parking spaces to accommodate its deck's added seating and a..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...none have now), and sought a freeze on demolition permits in the interim. The staff plan, supported by Rainey..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...well owners seeking approval to changes in their pumping permits. -- M.C.M...."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature

Welcome to Will's World

So many items, so little time

"...council's recently passed moratorium limiting the number of taxi permits citywide to about 560 cars, down from 598. The..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature

Road Rage

The Barton Springs Road project has encountered more than few speed bumps

"...provides left-turn lanes for access to side streets, but permits only two U-turns, at Sterzing and Kinney streets, for..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Colossal Wreck

The Intel Building and its discontents

"...no exterior, AN-2 is so spindly it resembles a parking garage, a prepubescent one. AN-2, the flat-chested parking garage...."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

The Party Poop

"...have been anticipating, but that plans for police protection, permits, street closures, private security, and insurance typically assume a..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature

Doin' the Turnaround

Eric Mitchell's CURE for Downtown

"...area. In the same span, 3,658 multi-family units received permits throughout the city. None were constructed downtown. "There's very..."

Dec. 1, 1995 News Column

Council, City Utilities Continue to Soften Blow of Storms

Reason to relieve

"...suggested Austin Water could set up tanks in the parking lots of impacted complexes to provide access to bulk..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Melting Snow Everywhere, And Not A Drop to Drink

As water crisis continues, City Hall tries to expedite storm recovery

"...could work to set up water tanks in the parking lots of impacted complexes to provide access to bulk..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Swoop House’s Hospitality Honcho Has All the Luck

Stephen Shallcross carries on with Happy Foods and De Nada and more

"...just a small matter of getting the proper building permits for everything. But, if you've ever tried to run..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...as well as build cabins in their backyard, without permits or permission from the city...."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Public Notice: It Doesn't Get Easier

Council gets no rest after marathon budget sessions

"...• Suspend new permits for Type 2 STRs...."

Sept. 11, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Protect and Preserve

How can we keep Austin's cultural heritage authentic?

"...maybe a few benefits specific to the district (relaxed parking and loading restrictions for bands and entertainment industry employees,..."

July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner

News Roundup: Use of Force, Apartments, & TNCs

Jury awards $1M in civil rights suit; SOI ordinance halted

"...Chacon was driving his BMW around the motel’s parking lot when the officers arrived; the officers drew their..."

March 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Poor Planning

Planning Commission has painful meeting

"...separate zoning cases in which city staff had issued permits for construction that should not have been allowed, and..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

Council: Of Public Power and Inside Chess

Council takes up the MACC, TXI, etc.

"...land on Rainey Street for development into a planned parking garage for a multistory residential tower. However, as Amy..."

Oct. 12, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Council: What's Your Incentive?

HID Global is getting some economic incentives, but expect the policy on that to change soon

"...company called HID Global – it manufactures security IDs, parking passes, and the like – and they've applied for..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...would be just the first of a slew of permits that will be working their way through the city..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...said staff met with constituents with disabilities in the parking lot. "That's nice," he said, "but that's not access.")..."

July 30, 2010 News Feature

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