Breaking Down What the HOME Initiative’s Passing Means for Austin

Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two

"...7, Council finally adopted phase one of the HOME initiative...."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

'The Next New Thing'

Author Larry Cuban on the history of reform in Austin schools

"...At first glance, the Promise Neighborhoods initiative looks like a great way to fix..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Are Unions Educational Kryptonite?

New doc pins school failures on unions

"...Obama White House as the model for its new Promise Neighborhoods Initiative (see "Promises, Promises," Aug. 6), and second,..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Canada Model

Author Paul Tough on education innovator Geoffrey Canada

"...In 2007, when then-Sen. Barack Obama first proposed the Promise Neighborhoods initiative on the 2007 presidential campaign trail, he..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Back to School

The ledger of candidates for school district trustee

"...an increased policy emphasis on collaborative projects like the Promise Neighborhoods Initiative. Currently, Barksdale said, "The district is the..."

April 23, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Children's Zone: Can Harlem Come to Austin?

Travis County groups are competing to become part of a grand experiment

"...childhood poverty. His election pledge was to create 20 Promise Neighborhoods that could apply the lessons of Harlem across..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Under One Roof

Can the City Make Good on Its Affordable Housing Promise?

"...their borders, hollowing the tax base and ghettoizing inner-city neighborhoods. Since then, the mayor and City Council have "incentivized"..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Lanier High Wins Federal Grant

Full Service Community Schools grant will provide social services and continuing education

"...she sees the grant complementing the ongoing Restore Rund­berg initiative and a recent $330,000 training grant from the Kellogg..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Brewster's Big (Pre-)Announcement

Place 5 council member to confirm mayoral run Monday

"...Piggy-baking off the Pecan Street Project smart grid initiative that he's seemingly making a cornerstone of his campaign,..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast is up for the Challenge!

School grants, Fleet Services and Sanders

"...the race between the St. Johns and Govalle/Johnson Terrace neighborhoods for federal Promise Neighborhood Initiative funding to improve their..."

Aug. 5, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...applying for the first round of the federal government's Promise Neighborhoods initiative program, which could unlock planning grants to..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature

The Road to Rail

Can light rail in Austin work well with Smart Growth?

"...DART, are hip mixed-use urban things in the close-to-downtown neighborhoods. Cityplace, the underground station where DART will link to..."

July 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Waterfront

As development accelerates along Town Lake, Austin faces urgent choices

"...the Gotham sounds rather modest.) Reviled by the Austin Neighborhoods Council and others, the flashy high-rise Gotham, by, yuck,..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Seven Candidates Vie for the Future of District 4

Special election decides who will complete Greg Casar's term at City Hall

"...Austin Now's co-founder and campaign manager Matt Mackowiak did promise to run a contender in the D4 special election..."

Jan. 7, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...one has it all. It features traditional face-offs like "neighborhoods and environmentalists vs. developers," but also fairly novel formulations..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Working 'The Corner'

Neighbors and officials plan one more effort to save the neighborhood around 12th and Chicon

"...There was the Central East Austin Weed & Seed Initiative, a federally underwritten effort to reduce crime, improve social..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Suburban Blight

Austinites' Escape to the 'Burbs Backfires

"...those rankings change over time, you can tell what neighborhoods are moving in which direction at what rate...."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Med School Solution

A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?

"...be asked for a massive down payment on that promise...."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...the 1979 Austin Tomorrow program, the 1998 Smart Growth Initiative, and the May 2004 Envision Central Texas plan, all..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

The A-Word

Affordable Housing Plan Lacks Bricks and Mortar

"...both projects came down to bitter, "not-in-my-backyard" protests from neighborhoods who feared the influx of crime and poverty that..."

April 10, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Lee & Carole & Brewster & All of Us ...

Five candidates for mayor jockey to be first among equals

"...no fast lane to expedite the mayor's ideas and initiatives. Really, all the mayor gets is a cushier office,..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Men at Work

City's day laborer program undergoes successful overhaul

"...Some eyebrows have raised at the initiative he has taken -- all his big ideas are..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Green Acres

Prop. 2 Seeks to Protect Water Quality - but at a Price

"...how much present-day citizens ought to sacrifice for the promise of a prosperous tomorrow...."

April 10, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Israel and decide that they'd rather bet on her promise to shake up the status quo and break through..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Postmarks

First, the good news ...

"...project lacked style, taste, and was altogether tacky. What neighborhoods are they talking about? When I drive by the..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...the city is trying to appease them with the promise of building additional facilities at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport...."

June 4, 1999 News Feature

In Austin’s Most Conservative District, Will the City’s Sole Republican Council Member Keep Her Seat?

Dem challenger hopeful Kamala Harris momentum will turn tide

"...Republican strongholds in River Place, Steiner Ranch, and other neighborhoods south of 2222. These are areas filled with highly..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: More Alike Than Different

Where to start a conversation about creating decent housing for all of Austin

"...eons. That would be appreciated in all kinds of neighborhoods, including ones that want to be snow-globed; if it..."

July 9, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Future of Health Care?

Dell and Central Health "re-think" the way we provide – and pay for – health care

"...Street, it's still too early to confirm that the promise has been fulfilled. While the main teaching facility (the..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council Defers on Decker, Approves Onion Creek Buyout

Golf project goes to committee, and Garza Ranch put to bed

"...• Authorized negotiation and execution of a “Promise Zone” initiative with other local jurisdictions, in a wide..."

March 10, 2015 News Post by Michael King

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