Lumbering Toward a Long-Held Vision for a New I-35

Riding on TxDOT's endless highway

"...with what it now calls the Capital Express Central project. [inset-2-right]..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

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

"...within one-eighth of a mile of Imagine Austin and Project Connect transit corridors. (For their part, Watson and Israel..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...that left large parts of D10 without power (and water) both before and after the blackout caused by the..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin's Land Use Debate Returns to the Spotlight

A new draft code has risen out of CodeNEXT's ashes

"...of the Land Development Code Revision – no cool project names given (yet, at least) – and wouldn't you..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

CodeNEXT Advisory Group Ready for Next Steps

Second draft of land development code soon to be in the works

"...use commissions (both the Zoning and Platting Commission and Planning Commission) late on Tue., June 13. The CAG wrapped..."

June 16, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood

Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.

"...beyond the memory of those squalls, another form of watery overflow has washed into town its own ruinous legacy:..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

85th Texas Legislature Preview

Can the GOP-run House and Senate get along well enough to get anything accomplished?

"...additional sales taxes and other funding to TxDOT highway projects – there is less urgency about broad transportation plans..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

District 4: The Long Shots

Challengers face tough road against well-funded incumbent

"...in a December run-off, won by former Workers Defense Project staffer Greg Casar. Now a nearly two-year incumbent, Casar..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...creative solutions involving some additional staff and much thoughtful planning. The local medical community has begun voicing concerns about..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

It's Not Easy Being Green

The city's Office of Sustainability is still trying to find a sustainable mission

"...a sustainable place. "I think our reputation and our quality of life is a key attractor for businesses that..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...highway construction and unregulated development in the Barton Creek watershed and the recharge zones of the Edwards Aquifer begin..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...the Transit Working Group, a CAMPO [Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization] committee that has stakeholders from across the spectrum,..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

This Way to the Big Top!

From budget disaster to hysterical bloodletting, the legislative circus is back in town

"...Paris seat by only 2% in 2008 (a Democratic high-water year), and so was not expected to withstand a..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Plans in Play

The Big Eight

"...resource provides a comprehensive list of all current long-range planning efforts in the region. (No agency we contacted had..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

'Shoddy' and 'Rushed'

Spicewood neighbors blast WTP4 water line plan

"...While Water Treatment Plant No. 4 construction continues as long as..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Is Austin Getting Left Behind on the 'Livability' Front?

'Sustainability' is much more than a 14-letter word

"...around six "livability principles." She urged more than 200 regional leaders in attendance to work to win an award..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Gone and Quartered

Stiffed on Capital Metro money, the city scrambles to fund another $51 million in transportation projects

"...planned since 1995 was finally approaching construction. But both projects relied on "Quarter Cent Program" funding from Capital Metropolitan..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Greenprint Draws a Blueprint for Central Texas

A new tool sheds light on a path toward conservation

"...schools, parks, recreation facilities, government campuses, and private development projects need to get built in the region, how should..."

Nov. 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Climate, Meet Mobility

Copenhagen is all about green transport – and Austin should be, too

"...resolution and plan specifically called for transportation and land-use planning provisions within a comprehensive plan, but it had no..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Envision Next Session

Having lost its two big battles at the Lege, Envision Central Texas retrenches to win the war

"...by Envision Central Texas, a nonprofit that advocates for regional growth planning...."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...Missing from that chart is Austin Water Utility data. In fact, AWU has achieved sizeable and..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

"...transformed by rising condo towers. Hotel, office, and multiuse projects boomed as well – until the bust. Also hard..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...long-term future to preserve and enhance the community's cherished quality of life. The plan will need to address key..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature

Tracking Cap Metro's Eastward Proposal

The Green Line takes conceptual shape

"...rail for the East Austin growth corridor a wise regional transportation investment? For the first time, the just-released Capital..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

More Q&A with Marc Ott

The new city manager on council initiatives, city planning priorities, and the change in the weather at City Hall

"...resources devoted to each member's key initiatives and pet projects is even-handed?..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The New M.O. at City Hall

City Manager Marc Ott opens up on his new job, his new city, and his philosophy of governance

"...services. There, Ott was also responsible for comprehensive strategic planning for growth. Previously, he'd steadily moved up through the..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories

Thinking big on transportation and land-use planning

"...Central Texas urgently needs a comprehensive regional plan for growth. To date, however, the multijurisdictional politics..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...Austin regarding the five developer proposals for the Green Water Treatment Plant site Downtown. After public presentations May 22,..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature

Working on the Railroad

The regional Transit Working Group is poised to make progress on passenger rail

"...Before standing-room-only crowds, a historical brokering of a regional Central Texas transit system – focused on rail, not..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• Capital Metro's urban commuter rail project rolled closer to reality this week – on Monday,..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

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