Top 10 City Council Stories

Redistricting, affordable housing, and more

"...saw folks lining up either in support of local, sustainable agriculture or in defense of Eastside neighborhoods threatened by..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Working 'The Corner'

Neighbors and officials plan one more effort to save the neighborhood around 12th and Chicon

"...of the 5th Street Community would be replicable in neighborhoods all over the city...."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Leffingwell Bites the Apple

Mayor criticizes AISD school closure plans

"...to work to reduce expensive suburban sprawl and facilitate sustainable growth in Austin’s urban core, the prospect of closing..."

Jan. 12, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Disc Golf Face-Off Moves East

Opponents say disc golf would destroy nature preserve

"...Tree Ordinance. Though it's in the midst of residential neighborhoods, the property is largely unspoiled, except for some evidence..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Unrealized Opportunities: Ester Matthews on the Austin Climate Protection Program

Ester Matthews reflects on the progress of the ACPP

"...so that they could document that they were a sustainable site and get their LEEDs rating...."

Sept. 24, 2010 News Feature

Our Bodies, Our Cars

Time to walk the walk on making cities healthy

"...part of everyday life. Participants considered how compact traditional neighborhoods and communities, where residents can walk to a corner..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Living La Vida Local

Giving back to those who give back

"...evening's bill. Morrison, a former president of the Austin Neighborhoods Council, typically votes on the side of neighborhoods and..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Making of an Endorsement

"...Austin Central Labor Council-AFL-CIO*, Austin Neighborhoods Council, Better Austin Today, Capital Area Asian American Democrats,..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Deadlocked Over Density

Neighbors say ARA's development plans for East 11th Street would clash with existing homes and businesses, including the historic Victory Grill

"...Neighborhood Association, and the Organization of Central East Austin Neighborhoods – insist that they do not oppose density but..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...She has consistently supported environmental protection and responsiveness to neighborhoods. But unfortunately, Kim has not proven very effective at..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 10 municipal elections

"...She has consistently supported environmental protection and responsiveness to neighborhoods. But unfortunately, Kim has not proven very effective at..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Beside the Point

Just like your college-ball hopefuls, several city manager picks won't go the distance

"...with the Austin Police Department. His résumé also trumpets "sustainable revitalization" of Savannah's blighted neighborhoods, creating thousands of affordable-housing..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Happenings

Dec. 6-12

"...Houston artist/activist, who helped transform one of Houston's poorest neighborhoods into a thriving artist community, presents at the biannual..."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Feature

Best Alternative: Regional Rail

"...now continue to support) the Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods' valiant and justified efforts to influence the character of..."

April 18, 2007 Postmarks

New Urbanism? Not So Much

"...with my local neighborhood association (Bouldin) and the Austin Neighborhoods Council, is that “New Urbanism” is usually spat out..."

Feb. 15, 2007 Postmarks

Department of Homestead Security

Homestead preservation district sails through council

"...rest of the country in preserving urban and minority neighborhoods in the face of fast paced growth. East Austin..."

Jan. 11, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...$230 million project destined to set new standards for sustainable architecture in Austin. On Tuesday, as heralded by a..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...survive mighty fine with the Oak Hill Association of Neighborhoods vision. The offices of AMD are more than welcome..."

July 1, 2005 Column

Point Austin: A Life of Quality

In the shadow of another tragedy, the city takes a step toward justice

"...• Business & Economic Development: recruiting new and sustainable black businesses through incentive packages, enforced minority contracting and..."

July 1, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...stock tank on stilts when it comes to the neighborhoods around the former Mueller Airport site, or so the..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...relatively good take on the absolute necessity for many neighborhoods to take a more responsible stand on density in..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Column

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Forget the little boxes -- it's the big boxes we need to knock down

"...and local business and to promoting good, high-wage, high-skill sustainable job growth. (See? It writes itself!) A blanket commitment..."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...wants to promote local and organic farming and emphasize sustainable and safe agriculture. She's an honorable choice, but we..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...wants to promote local and organic farming and emphasize sustainable and safe agriculture. She's an honorable choice, but we..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...wants to promote local and organic farming and emphasize sustainable and safe agriculture. She's an honorable choice, but we..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

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"...develop its property. Yet, how did the city leave neighborhoods directly abutting these tracts out of the deal? What's..."

July 19, 2002 Column

Naked City

Farewell to ECB, Return to Tulia, APD Extends Knee, Ramping Up I-35, AAN Awards and Slacker Editor

"...profile in contrasts between Austin Community Gardens and the Sustainable Food Center) exemplified her eye for specific community insight..."

July 20, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Council comes back after a month's hiatus with a number of potentially divisive issues on its plate.

"...already completed in the Chestnut and East Cesar Chavez neighborhoods, may help mitigate some of the internecine warfare that..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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VanScoy's Agenda Part 2

"...20 years it takes to complete the redevelopment. The neighborhoods have been involved for a long time and we'll..."

March 12, 1999 Column

Reflecting on the Deal

"...museum -- and the broad vision of a compact, sustainable city is what Smart Growth is all about. The..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature

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