The World of Wayfinding in Austin

How we get from here to there in our ever-changing city

"...exist then, in the space between the old power plant and the old water plant. I found myself a..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Mobility and the Devil

Only Uber and Lyft can bring back Uber and Lyft

"...floated in November includes full funding for the Bicycle Master Plan. To that end, they're circulating a petition asking..."

May 13, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council: Boom Times, Boom Incentives

City considers deals with Websense and Dropbox

"...package that brought that health care software firm to Seaholm, Council approval won't be automatic. Council Mem­bers Laura Morrison..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: From the Brow of Zeus

City considering economic development agreement with AthenaHealth

"...– to become the major corporate tenant at Downtown's former Seaholm Power Plant, well on its way to becoming a..."

Jan. 24, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Turf Fight at Auditorium Shores

Dog owners challenge city's plan to shrink off-leash play space

"...which is set to vote on a proposed redevelopment plan for Auditorium Shores. That plan calls for reducing the..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

From Runways to Sidewalks

The Mueller neighborhood at midcourse

"...wave of Mueller residents – indeed called "pioneers" by master developer Catellus Development Group – has risen to the..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Council: Task Lists and Wish Lists

On the agenda: Green Water Treatment Plant, Seaholm, urban rail and Austin Pets Alive!

"...Would authorize City Manager Marc Ott to execute the Master Development Agreement with Trammell Crow's subsidiary to redevelop the..."

May 25, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Running the Numbers

The Oct. 14 agenda, from briefings to land swaps

"...scheduled to select a firm for the project; Gateway Planning Group is the staff recommendation, while Design Workshop is..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 10/12/10

City council's gypsy agenda

"...the form-based code zoning project for Airport Boulevard. Gateway Planning Group is the staff recommendation, while Design Workshop is..."

Oct. 12, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 9/20/10

Unpacking items from council

"...directing the City Manager not to approve any site plan or building permit for municipal buildings that includes elements..."

Sept. 20, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 6/8/10

Your council preview for this Thursday

"...another for engineering services – for building Water Treatment Plant No. 4...."

June 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Gone and Quartered

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

"...Road is a corridor the city of Austin has planned to improve for at least a decade. At long..."

April 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Austin Comp Planning: A Brief History

Moving forward sometimes requires looking back

"...As our 2010 comprehensive planning effort bumps and grinds, it lends perspective to realize..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 9 Developing Stories

"...1) PLANNING-A-GO-GO This year saw a harmonic convergence of major planning..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: Great Public Spaces Summit

Dancing in the streets, singing odes to streetscapes

"...the Congress for the New Urbanism and the American Planning Association. "We need to create dynamic public urban spaces..."

July 10, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Pocket Parks Popping Up All Over Town

Miniparks stake out green space in a crowded city

"...The Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department is also on the job. "We're..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...of Oriental Medicine at Austin, where Cumbo received her master's degree, is hosting fundraising events this weekend in support..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature

Green With Ambition

Why we need a master developer – not a project developer – to mastermind Seaholm East

"...wooing City Council to win the Green Water Treatment Plant job, many viewers were excited, even dazzled, by all..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Crashing the Green Water Treatment Plant Proposal Party

"...the biggest Downtown Austin redevelopment project in history? Then plan to spend an afternoon at City Hall on Thursday,..."

May 16, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...25-page Request for Proposals for redeveloping the Green Water Treatment Plant and Energy Control Center sites is being super-fast-tracked, thus..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Developing Stories

City off to promising start with Seaholm East Redevelopment District

"...soliciting a request for proposals for redevelopment of the Seaholm East Redevelopment District. That's an excellent beginning. Council has..."

March 7, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Seaholm East

Council passes resolution establishing 'guiding vision and policy principles' for two large city-owned tracts in redevelopment district

"...for two large city-owned tracts of land in the Seaholm east redevelopment district: 1) the 4.5-acre site of the..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• City plans for Downtown's Seaholm/Green neighborhood are rapidly shifting: The central..."

Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Assistant County Attorney Randy Leavitt have both said they plan to join the race. Retiring Judge Jeanne Meurer, longtime..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

Seaholm Powers Ahead

Plan to transform historic power plant into mixed-use mecca should move one step closer to fruition at City Council Thurs­day

"...Seaholm – the historic power plant to be transformed by..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Seaholm Powers Ahead, Amid Questions About the 'Public Interest'

Oft-delayed development getting serious at City Council

"...Seaholm – the historic power plant to be transformed by..."

Dec. 12, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: Park Once, Invest Twice

Two new city-owned parking garages would pay for themselves under enterprising proposal

"...projects soon to go live Downtown. The first is Seaholm: the transformation of the 7.8-acre site of the decommissioned..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Streetcar Desires

The Austin streetcar has a consensus – it still needs champions

"...regional vision to be born – for transportation, land-use planning, and the environment – big-picture solutions increasingly will demand..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...energy conservation through his nationally groundbreaking Austin Climate Protection Plan. His final term ends in 2009, and "succession" will..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Investing in Downtown Parks

"...Republic Square: $250,000 Complete master-plan process; next phase of improvements..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

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