Austin's Promise Deferred

Neighborhoods miss out on initial Fed grants

"...two local groups that applied for the new Federal Promise Neighborhoods Planning Grants (the Austin Achievement Zone in St...."

Sept. 22, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Promises, Promises

Two Austin neighborhoods vie to bring down federal dollars to help transform communities

"...What's on offer is called a Promise Neighborhoods grant. The Department of Education will select up..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

'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

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

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

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

Pecan Street Project

The Department of Energy awards 32 grants nationwide for energy research – PSP a winner

"...If the Pecan Street Project eventually fulfills its promise, we'll all be living large like the Jetsons...."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Ending the Water War

What if enviros and the city partnered on water conservation?

"...should do more," says Lef­fing­well. To fulfill a campaign promise, the mayor (with council and city manager support) also..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Introducing ... Lee's Long List

"...announced his community cabinet this week, fulfilling a campaign promise to be regularly advised by community leaders. Many of..."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Gravel Pit Mine Project Will Destroy Neighborhood

"...unique area with real agriculture, old and new residential neighborhoods, and green businesses like the tree farm and the..."

June 3, 2009 Postmarks

City Hall Hustle: McCracken's Downfall

What was the big idea?

"...the political norm. While it provided some advantages and promise, due to problems internal and external, it was not..."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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

Five candidates for mayor jockey to be first among equals

"...way out of the downturn and his opponent's central promise to "focus on the fundamentals" as no better than..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...Fukunaga’s firsthand experiences with Central American immigrants seeking the promise of the U.S. form the basis of this epic..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Brewster's Big (Pre-)Announcement

Place 5 council member to confirm mayoral run Monday

"...true to our community values, we will achieve the promise of what a great American city can be...."

Dec. 5, 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..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Please Vote No On Proposition 2

"...of the well-conceived Mueller development to deliver on its promise and the city’s ability to shape future mixed-use development..."

Oct. 26, 2008 Postmarks

Point Austin: Ounces of Prevention, Or

How is a Health Clinic Not Like an Investment Bank?

"...had done much of the legwork of surveying nearby neighborhoods about their health-care needs in the planning stages of..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Column by Michael King

A Word With RZA

"...of Digi Snax (Koch), due out June 24. He promises it will be “a good motherfuckin’ time.”..."

June 11, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...want an America that is as good as its promise. OBAMA: I'm running for president because I want to..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The PAC

Not ready for prime time

"...of land at the new Muel­ler development. With his promise of an additional $2.5 million donation, the gift could..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories

More lessons from Seattle

"...Diers is the founding director of the Department of Neighborhoods for the city of Seattle and the author of..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Best Alternative: Regional Rail

"...now continue to support) the Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods' valiant and justified efforts to influence the character of..."

April 18, 2007 Postmarks

We Were the Urban Pioneers

Our search for the just-right million-dollar condo, in the wilds of Downtown

"...trail through the wilderness of Austin's traditional, established, outlying neighborhoods into the heart of the city. Wynn imagines an..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Push-polling for Wal-Mart (Updated)

A none-too-subtle push poll attempts to sell Wal-Mart to Northcross neighbors.

"...Northcross Mall redevelopment plan, according to many residents of neighborhoods surrounding the mall. On the evening of Friday, January..."

Jan. 20, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

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

Naked City

"...to the neighborhood for input. Neither part of that promise has been observed. On Dec. 14, Lincoln and City..."

Jan. 12, 2007 News Feature

Point Austin: Thinking Outside the Box

Stacy Mitchell examines the megaretail culture and the tools required to dismantle it

"...small fine, advance notice of any inspections, and a promise not to misbehave again. (The feds were eventually shamed..."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Sound Walls Coming to MoPac

Details to be discussed at final noise-education forum this week

"...Neighborhoods in the MoPac Neighborhoods Associations Coalition have waited for..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

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