'Zombie' Projects and Lake Austin

Council will consider remedy for expired site plans and lake protections

"...a proposed effort that would allow certain expired "zombie" projects to bounce back to life under a temporary program...."

Aug. 30, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Preventing Displacement: Project Connect, the long-awaited public transportation effort, also carries the..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature

Rebuilding HOME

"...grant money from the federal government to pay for Project Connect but we believe that the taxpayers need to..."

May 13, 2024 Postmarks

How Bipartisan Efforts to Increase Housing Supply Died This Session

Mourning the dead bills that could've addressed housing shortages

"...(John Bucy III, the Austin-area rep who killed the anti-Project Connect bill, voted for it, alongside James Talarico and..."

June 2, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cap Metro Taps Refugee Population for Employment

Bus driver shortage and Austin’s newest residents both aided

"...toward the end of 2023 as a part of Project Connect, Cap Metro needs to bring on board more..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...the $460 million active transportation bond that went with Project Connect in 2020. This time, her opponents simply do..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Homelessness and Mobility Top District 5 and 8 Issues

A southwest state of mind

"...and champion the 2020 mobility bond that passed alongside Project Connect, a $460 million investment in "safe routes to..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: How Much Does Height Matter?

Plus, cars off Guadalupe!

"...Project Connect staff did their much-­anticipated the Drag with traffic..."

June 17, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Working Hard for the Money

City offers temp jobs and green job training … and lifeguarding

"...various other city entities, and has a number of projects currently ongoing through September – from park and land..."

May 13, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...mobility bonds and Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, the project is expected to be completed in 12 months...."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature

Austin at Large: It Hurts When We Do That

As the old doctor joke goes, then stop doing that. Good advice for City Hall.

"...city is facing right now as it implements the Project Connect anti-displacement fund, the components are the same, and..."

May 21, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Project Connect Next Steps: Capital Metro's board of directors met..."

Nov. 27, 2020 News Feature

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...for and against investing in transit, Proposition A and Project Connect were endorsed by a broad range of Democratic..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin at Large: The Big Engine That Must

Proposition A is wobbling around the final curve. We can’t let it derail.

"...morning at Carver Library to celebrate. Proposition A, the Project Connect transit plan, is in real danger of going..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council District 2: Young Progressives Square Off for Open Seat

Candidates pledge to protect Austin’s working class families in Southeast Austin

"...median income). He and Ramos both oppose Proposition A (Project Connect) and transferring funds away from the Austin Police..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

City Council District 4: A Council Veteran Seeks Transformation

Incumbent Greg Casar looks to continue reimagining public safety if reelected to third term

"...jobs program, said Casar, who sees the benefits of Project Connect (Proposition A) as twofold: A comprehensive mass transit..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

City Council District 10: In Seven-Car Race, Alter Finds Center Lane

D10 appears most likely to end in a December run-off – predicting who will make it past Nov. 3 is not easy.

"...building types, and [accessory dwell­ing units] that align with" Project Connect. But she added in the same answer that..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...term, as the promised Tesla "gigafactory" and other major projects spur a Southeast development boom. District 4: Greg Casar..."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Voice of Austin

"...correction to your article dated for September 25th on Project Connect that mentions Voices of Austin as well as..."

Sept. 30, 2020 Postmarks

Proposition B: Getting Behind Active Transportation

Voters also have the chance to approve a record investment in pedestrian, bike infrastructure, and traffic safety improvements

"...Project Connect isn't the only way that this year's ballot..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

Key Races on the November Ballot

A quick guide to the biggest contests to tide you over until endorsements

"...Austin voters have two propositions: Prop A is the Project Connect transit plan (specifically, the tax rate earmarked to..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City, Cap Metro Commit to “Historic” Transit Expansion Plan

Plan includes new rail lines and enhancements to the current MetroRail Red Line, MetroRapid, and MetroBus service

"...of Directors and Austin City Council unanimously adopted the Project Connect System Plan and Locally Preferred Alternatives, setting the..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Preview: So Much Money, So Many Needs

Agenda touches on COVID-19, live music support, and transit

"...low-income Austinites from being displaced by future transit infrastructure projects, like the $9 billion Project Connect recommendation unveiled in..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

CodeGREEN

"...The new Land Development Code paired with Cap Metro’s Project Connect, a plan to expand transit capacity across Austin,..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Postmarks

A Month-by-Month Guide to Election 2020 Madness

From local policy to the national election, we just want you to vote, OK?

"...the November ballot, such as the widely expected 2020 Project Connect mobility bond, the city's third attempt at creating..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mapping the Future of MetroRail's Green Line

Jan. 10 is the last day to provide feedback on new rail line

"...for you to participate in Capital Metro's online virtual Project Connect open house to give feedback on concepts for..."

Jan. 10, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin City Council Shows Surprising Interest in Upzoning

Mayor throws a curveball in advance of Monday's new Land Development Code revision report

"...central being examined by the city and Cap Metro's Project Connect planning effort...."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: A Map of 21st Century Racism

"...Project Connect: MetroRapid Corridor Open Houses Capitol Metro's series winds..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council OK's Motel Purchase to Help Homeless

Also on the dais: parks, trains, trails, diapers

"...city being examined by the city and Cap Metro’s Project Connect planning effort. The resolution, approved unanimously, directs staff..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

AISD Trustees Share First Thoughts on "School Changes"

So far, board's holding firm (more or less)

"...for a general rightsizing of the district's operations, citing projected enrollment declines in the years ahead. (Despite those projections,..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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