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

Top 10 Local Stories

Central Texas in 2005

"...also finally approved creation of a Travis Co. hospital district – only to uncork a battle between the courthouse..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Day saw solid victories for a Travis Co. hospital district and for the city firefighters' union, surprising strength from..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

City Council Notebook

Council goes balls out for their last meeting of the year.

"...Plan. Item 58: Creating an African American Cultural Arts District, bounded by the I-35 frontage road (West), Airport Boulevard..."

Dec. 12, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Beside the Point

City Council notes

"...council continues to hold executive session discussions on the Seaholm tract and Block 21, but the buzz concerning the..."

April 15, 2005 News Column by Michael King

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

The Roosevelt Room Stands Its Ground in a New Downtown

How the right lease negotiations kept the Fifth Street bar in business

"...As Downtown Austin was growing tall and fancy from Seaholm to Rainey, Fifth and Lavaca stalled. Almost all of..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Council: Reasons for Optimism

A manageable agenda? Heard that one before.

"...for today? Council is getting an update on the Seaholm Waterfront plan, which will reimagine the space along Lady..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Headlines

"...of a possible conversion and recreational reuse of the Seaholm Intake Facility on Lady Bird Lake, just below the..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature

Naked City

"...points." To read anonymous comments grouped by proposal, see www.ci.austin.tx.us/seaholm/green.htm. For the original comments grouped by submitter, download "Public..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature

Green Vs. Greenbacks: What about affordable housing?

What city will do with affordable housing funds generated by treatment plant's redevelopment still up in air

"...Down­town on the Eastside, perhaps in the Homestead Preservation District. "But if there is enough revenue stream [from private..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...middle school near Denton, informed the Austin Independent School District that he would not be taking the job. Now,..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...failed attempt to stop the Lazy Nine Municipal Utility District for the Sweetwater development above Bee Creek and Lake..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature

Council Notes

Toll roads and trash dumps on the council agenda

"...area newly extended to include parts of the Warehouse District. The contract squeaked by on a 4-3 vote, with..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Austin, District 47 [News Editor Michael King responds: It's been so..."

April 15, 2005 Column

Naked City

"...the Pfluger Bridge and how it figures into the Seaholm Master Plan. The question centers on which design option..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Sand Beach Battle

Sand Beach Reserve on the north shore of Town Lake is the subject of a land-use and legal dispute.

"...project has not run afoul of any Waterfront Overlay District provisions, parks advocates say that as part of the..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"..."The district attorney is a woman – how cool is that?"–..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

Postmarks

Readers weigh in on the criminality of musicians, the integrity of neighborhoods, and more.

"...new principal. Blackshear has a new teaching staff. The district appears to have finally decided to take an interest..."

July 6, 2001 Column

Your Beautiful New Home

Welcome to the City Hall you thought would never come

"...over the future bustle of the exciting Second Street district, at least as it's envisioned by city planners. (The..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: A Bad Precedent

The courthouse deal is another chapter in Austin's same old sad Downtown saga

"...proximity to the big booming blocks of the Warehouse District has conjured visions of great urban spaces – New..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...Kathy Rider, who declined to seek re-election this year. District 5 trustee Ingrid Taylor (who represents central West Austin)..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...will begin to build when projects like Green and Seaholm are built out...."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Developing Stories: Private Projects, Public Benefits

Could developers become Austin's new benefactors?

"...project is being funded by creating a tax-increment financing district. The TIF district requires approval by both the Travis..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Prime Time Irony?

The Future of Liberty Lunch

"...the works for the Pole Yard blocks behind the Seaholm electric substation - just a stone's throw from the..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Music Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Austin at Large: We’re Not Making More Land

Showdown at the Batcave Part 3: What’s the return on this $277 million investment?

"...The city's other four active TIF districts or "reinvestment zones" (to make this even less limpid,..."

Jan. 14, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Fine Print of Library Construction

City bond money comes into play

"...Building Program for the facility, slated next to the Seaholm Power Plant's iconic towers. The program delineates uses and..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...message that these tactics may work in Tom DeLay's district or in Warren Chisum's district, but not in Austin:..."

June 10, 2005 Column

Naked City

"...million in mold-busting bonds for the Austin Independent School District. The money will also help AISD fix leaks, improve..."

Feb. 8, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

"...tonight (Thursday) at the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. The BSEACD board is expected to weigh in on..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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