Near-Term Downtown Transportation Plan

"...Second Street Retail District..."

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

Postmarks

Reusing Seaholm

"...I appreciated Jenny Staff's coverage of the Seaholm Reuse Planning Committee's report to the City Council on..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Column

Naked City

Developers float a proposal to reduce the size of the Green Water Treatment Plant on Town Lake and build something more profitable there, but they'll have to get in line -- the city already sees the site as a prime location for the new central library.

"...which route the city takes, because unlike the neighboring Seaholm Power Plant, the tract's re-use potential is not great...."

June 22, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin

"...Speaking of incentive programs, remember traditional neighborhood districts? Those oh-so-Smart, pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use communities that were supposed to..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Devil in the Details

After 10 years, the Great Streets master plan runs into controversy over two-way streets.

"...of policy, planning, and promises about the Central Business District (CBD). This month, the City Council is being asked..."

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

Naked City

News shorts

"...time, Baxter had not returned Chronicle calls, but Appraisal District records and the local phone directory both show Baxter's..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Blue Lapis Light's Belonging, Part One

The work's dancers, whether on the ground or sailing through the air, were beacons of human hope and empathy

"...of an audience nestled between the hopping restaurants at Seaholm District Plaza, a group of dancers on the ground..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

With Minimal Drama, Saltillo Project Lurches Forward

Capital Metro hires a planner and appoints community advisors for the rail-yard redevelopment

"...The Saltillo District redevelopment effort cleared a major hurdle last week --..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Railroaded at Third and Lamar

"...on a path that would meander between the old Seaholm Power Plant and a proposed Lumbermen's development, continuing northward..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council: A Tapestry Dance for Fall

Cabs, parking, and marriage equality are all on the docket next week

"...a proposal to create a West Campus "Parking Benefit District," intended to use parking revenue to provide neighborhood improvements,..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Beside the Point

Moriarty flings more poo at the city

"...action is sure to continue at 6pm, when several "Seaholm District Items" come up for approval. "Gables District Items"..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Council: 'All Free Men ... Have Equal Rights'

Gay rights, public school finance, cab franchises, endangered species, and more

"...file an amicus brief in support of area school districts suing the state over the inadequate funding of public..."

Sept. 28, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happening from Austin and beyond

"...virtue of its location, figures prominently into the city's Seaholm District Master Plan. The open-space advocate's successes far outweigh..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Downtown Austin Plan

The city unveils its Downtown Plan in progress

"...rebuild community faith in its planning efforts. Place-Making With Districts..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Here Comes the Neighborhood

Capital Metro, City Hall, and Eastside neighbors come together to share their hopes -- and fears -- for the Saltillo corridor.

"...the rail yard, now more elegantly dubbed the Saltillo District. Not even the squawking of chickens in surrounding back..."

June 27, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...A health care district bill may still be headed to the House floor...."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Independent Coffee Shops for a Festival Refuel

Seven artisanal java houses worth checking out

"...opened a second location, Mañana Dos, right in the Seaholm District...."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Merit Coffee Moves to Town

New location, new brand: San Antonio coffee staple moves north

"...and windows. And because they’re aware street parking at Seaholm can be a nightmare, they validate parking in the..."

Feb. 1, 2018 Food Post by Alisha McDarris

Austin Comp Planning: A Brief History

Moving forward sometimes requires looking back

"...race segregation problem will be the recommendation of this district [just east of East Avenue and south of the..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Who Does What

"...reject project master plans (like Great Streets or the Seaholm District), recommends study of new programs such as car-sharing,..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Local Lawyers and Activists Come to the Aid of Protesters

A look at life after the arrests

"...For those arrested for a felony, prosecuted by the District Attorney's Office, the process takes longer. So far, only..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Developing Stories

Two downtown projects uneasily launched

"...ROMA include the Pfluger Bridge Extension, 2nd Street Retail District, Seaholm District, Saltillo District Development Plan, south-shore development standards..."

Oct. 13, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Design Group, consultants for Mueller Airport redevelopment and the Seaholm District Master Plan, to develop the Saltillo District Redevelopment..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Out Into the DAMP

The Downtown Mobility Plan has critics from both the right and left, and that could be its undoing.

"...square feet have been added to the central business district. (When the D.A.M.P. was initiated in April 2000, when..."

June 14, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Land for Water

The city is asking voters to send more money to a little-known program that protects Barton Springs

"...hydrogeologists, in partnership with the Barton Springs/Ed­wards Aquifer Conservation District, continue to conduct studies where they put colorful dyes..."

Oct. 26, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Naked City

This Week in Council

"...rendered irrelevant (like funding public financing, approving a single-member district map, and calling a run-off). That leaves a smattering..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

"...The Seaholm District Master Plan passed out of the city Planning..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Celebrate National Drink Wine Day with The Bachelor

Plus roll-your-own sushi at Uchiko and other local food parties

"...new location will offer the same menu as the Seaholm District café, including coffee, espresso, tea, and hot chocolate..."

Feb. 13, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Robert Faires' Top 10 Dance and Classical Treasures of 2017

Much outstanding new dance and music this year took its cue from the world around us and pressing social issues

"...7) BELONGING, PART ONE (Blue Lapis Light) Seaholm District Plaza inspired something fresh, urgent, and personal in..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Omnibus Resolution Report Arrives

Mayor’s plan to save Austin music takes shape

"...“Music Walk of Fame” project is planned for the Seaholm District (likely on Cesar Chavez) using funds donated by..."

June 27, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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