Cool Cities: AE Task Force

Austin Energy moves one step closer to a generation plan

"...four months, nine representatives of local consumer, environmental, commercial, and industrial groups have been meeting once a week at..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Developing Stories: Task Force Tango

Comprehensive planning group struggles to find its role

"...The Comprehensive Plan Citizens Advis­ory Task Force group has been slow to gel – in..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Goals, Goals, Goals

"...to do with the New Mueller? Here are the goals identified by the Process and Goals Task Force back..."

Feb. 19, 1999 News Column

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...part of the Austin Indepen­dent School District's "School Changes" process, parents turned out in force at Burnet Middle School..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin: “Strong, Unique, and Special”

“State of the City” emphasizes change, permanence, independence

"...“State of the City” address by Mayor Steve Adler, and the predictably upbeat speech declared Austin “strong,” “weird,” and..."

Jan. 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Affordability Key to Climate Plan Goals

City task force makes its recommendations for 2024 climate change protection goals

"...three years since City Coun­cil approved – after much hand-wringing – Austin Energy's 2020 climate change protection goals, but..."

July 18, 2014 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Then There's This: Faith and the Environment

Interfaith leaders push for more renewables in city's generation plan

"...Earth Day is April 22, and the Interfaith Environmental Network of Austin, which views every..."

April 4, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Council and Advocates Balk at New Municipal Court Security Force

Would a proposed a stand-alone City Marshal Office be unmarshaled?

"...City Council members and criminal justice advocates were caught off guard this week..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward

From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation

"...a terminal brain tumor, casseroles baked by her friends and neighbors appeared at her doorstep. Those same friends offered..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...in her small but comfortable office on West Sixth and talked to her about the TFN, her hopes for..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

City Hall Hustle: Fluoride, Firewalls, and Fusion

The fluoride fight goes on, and in other news ...

"...in a city staff report commissioned by Marc Ott and sent to City Council Nov. 13, continue to come..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin

Different approaches to accountability lead to rifts throughout the county

"...third-party audit of how the Austin Police Department has handled the last seven years of sexual assault cases...."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Miyazaki, Hot Boys, Jane Austen Improv, and More Recommended Events

The weekend is looking ... a little weird

"...Substack Sicc Palette, chef Deepa Shridhar described the metaphor-rich process of soaking saffron for hyderabadi biryani: “You just gotta..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Building From Scratch

It Takes a City and a State to Raise a Village

"...By 1996, when the city appointed the RMMA Redevelopment Process and Goals Task Force to kick off the New..."

Feb. 19, 1999 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Prepare for Departure

Mueller Airport Redevelopment Project Inches Toward Council Approval

"...increases the tax base, enriches the neighborhoods around it, and puts flesh on the bones of Smart Growth. But..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Taking Off

Balancing Priorities

"...however, running afoul of other neighborhoods in the city, and other progressive constituencies, some of whom have already started..."

Feb. 26, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

From Runways to Sidewalks

The Mueller neighborhood at midcourse

"...Downtown, the Mueller pioneers hit the trail in 2007 and 2008. Their covered wagons were Smart Cars and Priuses...."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Mueller: The Art of the Deal

Will the City Give Away Mueller Airport to Save Barton Springs?

"...So. Let's say you have this big chunk of land. And let's say you've got big plans for it...."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

RomaDesign Group prepares to present its revised redevelopment plan for Robert Mueller Airport to theCity Council; now the ex-airport just needs some tenants.

"...Spring is here, and wildflowers and wild ideas are popping up all over..."

April 28, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Interim uses for Mueller Airport now include film production facilities, in addition to the city departments that have already relocated there temporarily from downtown.

"...Movie stars! That's the ticket! Suddenly, the daunting task of redeveloping Robert Mueller Municipal Airport has gotten a..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Wynn Weighs In

Mayor talks about Green Home Tax (and how there's no such thing)

"...the claims made by the Austin Board of Realtors and the Statesman editorial board)...."

June 11, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Music Deportment

The Live Music Task Force recommends a Music Department under Austin government. Time for the Austin music community to put its many heads together.

"...The Mohawk encapsulates both the promise and struggle of the contemporary Austin music scene. The venue..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Twisting in the Wind

Austin Energy is trying to find the right price for renewable energy – but that's much easier said than done

"...No. 1 in the nation for total kilowatt sales, and since the program has maintained that standing since 2002,..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Mulling Over Mueller

"...acres? Consider this -- Robert Mueller Municipal Airport, small and poky as it is, is 6.5 times larger than..."

Oct. 31, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Completing Communities'

A conversation with Kathie Tovo

"...Austin Chronicle: You've campaigned on promoting affordability and keeping neighborhood schools open – two issues that go..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...Chronicle: What do you think are your chief accomplishments? And what are your goals for a new term?..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Making Ends Meet

The new AISD budget hurts, but less than in past years

"...phrases make public school administrators tremble like "budget negotiations." And for good reason. For the last few years, Austin..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Water Fall

Between Austin Water's conservation goals and its execution ... lies a shadow

"...week. It would bear a title – "Read It and Leak" – well-suited to his particular brand of humor,..."

June 17, 2011 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Communication Breakdown

Rocked by financial crisis, AISD goes to war with itself – and everyone suffers

"...no other way to put it. On the one hand, the district has voted to lay off 1,153 staff..."

April 15, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cracks in the System

Is the City's Minority Procurement Process Up to Par?

"...share of the city's construction business. photograph by John Anderson Everybody makes mistakes, but this one was a doozy...."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Chris Walters

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