Streetcar Desires

The Austin streetcar has a consensus – it still needs champions

"...and regional partnering. Both are bigger than the streetcar project itself. As Central Texas slouches toward a regional vision..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...around City Hall [Second Street, Green Water Treatment Plant, Seaholm]."..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...and is also expected to cruise through the planned Seaholm redevelopment Downtown. "Studies show that areas with new bicycle..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature

Lance Armstrong Bikeway Finally Under Way

"...under way. After years of delays, even after the project was fully funded, many people were beginning to believe..."

June 15, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola

Delay of Game for Green

Council wants to redevelop Green Water Treatment Plant – but they'll have to wait.

"...the electrical substation block in between Green and the Seaholm site, and wanted developers to propose two models for..."

May 24, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...development fee will prove an economic drag on successful projects and on affordable housing, especially Downtown. As condo-honcho Perry..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Investing in Downtown Parks

"...new Downtown condos and apartments could help fund the projects listed. (Cost* and short-term needs: unfunded)..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...the Texas Youth Commission scandal, the Texas Civil Rights Project announced a lawsuit against TYC on behalf of Joseph..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

Developing Stories: Private Projects, Public Benefits

Could developers become Austin's new benefactors?

"...the broader public good. Developers of some high-dollar private projects in Central Austin are agreeing to provide public benefits..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

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

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

Naked City

"...on the AART concept.) While the future of the Seaholm curve is still in doubt, another question appears to..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature

Developing Stories: Where Are They Now?

The latest on this year's big digs

"...August. SSG principal John Rosato is known for community-oriented projects, including Penn Field and the Seaholm Power Plant redevelopment...."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Seaholm: The railroad conundrum

Two pieces of long-neglected and barely salvageable railroad track along and on the Seaholm Power Plant site could hold the key to whether the city has a commuter rail system limited to North and Central Austin or one that spans the entire city.

"...and barely salvageable railroad track along and on the Seaholm Power Plant site could hold the key to whether..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Beside the Point

Books at Green, Drunks on Sixth

"...Shoal Creek banks that separate Green from the hulking Seaholm skeleton next door, moving Seaholm's water main, extending Nueces..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Developing Stories

Two downtown projects uneasily launched

"...of the other five teams that competed for the project (standard protocol on most public-sector jobs) – creating the..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point

The downtown plan moves forward, but the direction is a little uncertain

"...is no light undertaking. But on such a high-profile project, there was also no shortage of souls ready to..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Streetcar Plan Takes Shape

Rail advocates hope a downtown circulator will help boost usage of the new commuter rail

"...surprised by the story, each explaining that recent streetcar projects around the country have not been primarily funded by..."

Aug. 18, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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

Naked City

"...stamped the nation's first "ready for reuse" determination on Seaholm Power Plant. In giving the site a clean bill..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: Kicking Around the Bonds

T he Sisyphus bond committee just rolled the stone up the hill – be ready to duck

"...members to take a long hard look at potential projects associated with the ongoing construction of State Highway 130...."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Blue Lines to White Sheets

Top 10 local stories

"...Downtown development swirled about the new Second Street District (Seaholm, Block 21, and a host of finger-food, futon, and..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: Beside the Point

The streets are mean, and so is the City Council

"...Street storefronts (No. 5 and 6); bucks for a Seaholm transit-station study (No. 7); and a resolution allowing for..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Beside the Point

Neighborhood activist gives us an earful on proposed downtown high-rise

"...not so much sunshine – with the Spring Condominium project finally slated for zoning today after weeks of delay,..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Towers of Power

Are high-rises the key to a middle-class Downtown?

"...Burns is moving across Downtown, to the new Milago project currently under construction at the foot of Rainey Street,..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Notes

Toll roads and trash dumps on the council agenda

"...city staff recommendations from the African-American Quality of Life Project Implementation Team, who will present their findings from the..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Moving treatment plant draws both applause and scrutiny from enviros

"...the construction on Block 21, the repurposing of the Seaholm power plant, and the reurbanization of southwest downtown in..."

Aug. 12, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Guadalupe Gets a Makeover

Heritage neighbors give mixed reviews to redevelopment north of the Drag

"...mixed-use and infill developments. This is one of several [projects] that achieves that goal," said Council Member Brewster McCracken...."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Planet Plan It

You can help plan the arts' future in downtown Austin's extreme makeover at a Community Charrette on May 14

"...Plan, current civic and public art trends, and a project timeline, then be able to discuss specific districts stretching..."

May 13, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the district adopts for contracted workers on bond-funded construction projects should include money for benefits. Forgione proposed the district..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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