Public Notice: Words to the Wise

You have to know the rules ...

"...The Seaholm Intake Facility is an art deco building right on..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What Happened to Affordability?

Notions of a mixed-income Downtown seem to have faded

"...Council in 2005 (at the same meeting the 360 project was approved), developer Robert Barnstone pleaded that unless the..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Near-Term Downtown Transportation Plan

"...The "Near Term CBD Transportation Improvement Projects" package -- now slated for City Council consideration in..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Cencor, and that we might have to stop this project cold," says NTP leader Charles Burmeister. Cencor's plan calls..."

Feb. 27, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Pfluger extension may run through middle of Seaholm- area project

"...easement through the land just east of the decommissioned Seaholm Power Plant, was announced after much anticipation Dec. 15..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Mostly local scuttlebutt, with trips to Cuba and Denver

"...Roberta Crenshaw, along with environmental matriarch Shudde Fath and Seaholm re-use booster Ken Altes, scored a big win Tuesday..."

Aug. 17, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Beside the Point

Seaholm unveiled: Is the game worth the phalli?

"...its five mighty phalli thrusting into the sky, the Seaholm Power Plant cuts an imposing figure. So, alas, will..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Small Audiences, Large Souls

At the Fusebox Festival, size matters, but that doesn't always mean 'big'

"...went into its making. Pulling together the artists and projects that comprise Fusebox, Berry is sensitive to "experiences you..."

April 22, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

The rejection of Lumbermen's Town Lake proposal doesn't necessarily mean their tower plans are dead.

"...Lumbermen's Investment Corp.'s proposed 180-foot mixed-use condo project -- next to Seaholm Power Plant, on land that..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Green Queen

Beverly Griffith's populist ideas, once held by a majority of the council, are finding few friends as Mayor Watson turns the council's agenda toward transportation.

"...settlement with Lumbermen's Investment Corp. over a disputed condominium project on the Sand Beach Reserve, Griffith has pushed to..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

I Plan, Therefore I Am

A Downtown Planning Timeline

"...1930s: Depression-era make-work projects in Downtown include the city Municipal Building and the..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Downtown Bound

City to Lease Downtown Lots to Residential Developers

"...without hitting the site of some developer's planned apartment project, and the projects likely to be built on city..."

Nov. 28, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: A Tale of Two PUDs

It's not too soon to aim for green space

"...The Seaholm Intake facility, once the pump house for the Seaholm..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...sales tax revenue, and that he'll oppose any rail project as long as his constituents are being asked to..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

News shorts

"...initial raid, Jim Harrington of the Texas Civil Rights Project says he is preparing to file a lawsuit against..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

What's My Line?

Tracking the Freight Rail vs.Commuter Rail Debate

"...be funded before she plans a vote. "With any project of this magnitude, you have to be careful to..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Downtown's Promise

"...easy answers. 5. WALLER CREEK CORRIDOR A high-priority R/UDAT project, likely requiring a $17 million (at last guess) flood-control..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin's Chambermaid

"...to "privatize" Brackenridge hospital, and is working on another project on the business community's wish list: the sale of..."

June 16, 1995 News Column by Alex de Marban

Then There's This: Save the Trees!

Groups aim to spare seven Downtown trees

"...both Green and the nearby site of the old Seaholm electric utility plant hold sentimental value for her because..."

June 1, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Naked City

"...relocation plan (see "Austin@Large," at right), reuse proposals for Seaholm Power Plant (see The Downtown Dominoes), and pleas for..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council: What's Your Incentive?

HID Global is getting some economic incentives, but expect the policy on that to change soon

"...(encouraged by public testimony and in particular Workers Defense Project activists) pressed company reps on paying prevailing wages for..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Developing Stories

Plans unveiled for rail transit

"...The Phase I analysis includes essential data on: 1) projected ridership and benefits for mobility, environmental, and other regional..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...New Mueller: Prepare for Landing!") and seeks suitors for Seaholm Power Plant (see "City Seeks Seaholm Suitor")...."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Booking Austin's Library Future

City hopes new Central Library will be global trailblazer

"...The new building is a huge project. Located on Cesar Chavez, next to the Seaholm Power..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...to connect the proposed landfill with the Villa Muse project, which she supported (and the CEO of which supported..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Wondering About Austin's Future

"...Katherine Gregor for her piece “Developing Stories: Don’t Rush Seaholm East” [News, March 7]. Gregor draws a clear distinction..."

March 9, 2008 Postmarks

Naked City

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

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

Beside The Point

Solicitation Ordinance changes/expansions off the table, at least for now

"...53-item consent agenda. Items from council include several omnibus projects: updates to the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, boosting public..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Beside the Point

Moriarty flings more poo at the city

"...to approve $4.2 million for the Downtown Wastewater Tunnel project. Former Austin Clean Water Program director Bill Moriarty, whose..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 Local Stories

Central Texas in 2005

"...of getting the thing up and running – a project still in progress – amid obvious signs that the..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

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