Austin @ Large: Triangle, Full Circle

Seven glorious years later, and did we learn anything?

"...North Central Austin crossroads bears scant resemblance to the "urban strip-mall plus" that spawned the grandest outbreak of local..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"...those nodes, often to the detriment of the existing urban fabric in those existing major cities. Austin is in..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Calling All Citizens

The Comprehensive Plan and the waterfront need engaged Austinites

"...and makeup are yet to be clearly defined. Council, planning commissioners, city staff, and WRT principals (graciously assisting, despite..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

More Voices: Sinclair Black

"...hard time thinking of Sinclair Black as a "New Urbanist" because he was preaching his unique brand of urbanism..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

Developing Stories: Compact & Connected

All aboard for Transit-Oriented Development

"...following international best practices for planned transit-oriented development around urban transit stations. Council policy – codified in an interim..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Here Come the Transporters

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

"...destination – the promised glorious new world of multimodal urbanism and regionalism, where Austin's chronic mobility problems get solved..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Off the Beaten Track

Can Light Rail Build Livable Communities?

"...passenger rail. By the end of three-plus days of urban-affairs wonking, though, the message was more muddled. At times,..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

From Runways to Sidewalks

The Mueller neighborhood at midcourse

"...Drawn by the promise of a "New Urbanist" neighborhood three miles from Downtown, the Mueller pioneers hit..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Compact, Climate-Friendly, Competitive

To restart the economy while saving the planet, the Congress for the New Urbanism advocates traditional neighborhoods for all

"...of those moments to step up and articulate what urbanism is worth to America."..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...Ah, a day in the park. When urban life hits red on the stress-o-meter, when the weekend..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

The council takes up recommendations from the Urban Transportation Commission, and considers a larger resolution to revamp the city's system of boards and commissions altogether.

"...Is the Urban Transportation Commission finally going to get some respect from..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Developing Stories: Private Projects, Public Benefits

Could developers become Austin's new benefactors?

"...seek upzoning to build denser and taller in the urban core. Some council members are considering a point-system matrix..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Miles to Go

A transportation bond package combining roads and light rail is planned for November.

"...through Central Austin, however, has already spawned criticism from suburban leaders who feel the $1 billion project is insufficiently..."

March 10, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Think Locally, Act Regionally

Regional Government's All the Rage - Are We Ready?

"...area's two state-chartered councils of government, the Capital Area Planning Council (CAPCO) and the Alamo Area Council of Governments..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Developing Stories: Great Public Spaces Summit

Dancing in the streets, singing odes to streetscapes

"...more than grass and trees? When it's in the urban core and needed for respite 24/7 by workers, walkers,..."

July 10, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

The Devil in the Details

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

"...Guidelines, echoing more than a decade's worth of policy, planning, and promises about the Central Business District (CBD). This..."

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

Postmarks

Urban planning and noise in the Hood

"...SO2 emissions! Now Alcoa's telling the public that it's planning to cut its pollution months before the deadline set..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Column

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...Andrew Bucknall Occupation: mediator; property manager Experience: city commissioner (urban transportation, urban renewal); health and human services administrator; Council..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Sara Hensley Turns Over a New Leaf

The new PARD director has big ideas – to realize them, she'll have to raise big bucks

"...easy integration of greenspace, water, and nature into the urban fabric, captured by PARD's motto: "A city within a..."

July 24, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

ECT Envisions the Legislative Session

Will the Lege grant more regional planning authority to local communities this time around?

"...transportation, water, air quality – that need increased regional planning attention. But the question remains whether Texas legislators at..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Going Vertical

The new VMU zoning could transform your neighborhood – and you have 90 days to help decide how

"...oodles of people living, working, and public-transporting in the urban core – in your central neighborhood and mine...."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...the 10-1 City Council from the old at-large system; urbanists from preservationists and homeowners; and the new Austin left..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

The Long Story of East 11th and 12th Streets Takes a Turn

Austin’s historically black neighborhood continues to stand at the crossroads of growth

"...Street Community Redevelopment Plan – better known as the Urban Renewal Plan...."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Growing Pains

HausBar dispute shadows city's urban farms

"...April 12) have ranged from unwavering support of the urban farm movement to extended discussions of the future of..."

April 26, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Imagining Austin

Austinites begin a new comprehensive plan for the city's future

"...dozen tables of engaged Austinites who attended a comprehensive planning kickoff community workshop at Scholz Garten last August. If..."

Jan. 29, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Project Connect: Central Corridor Options

Last public workshop considers the future of high-capacity transit

"...focused at this point on three key decisions: 1) urban rail or bus rapid transit; 2) a bridge, short..."

April 18, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann

The Action's in Place 3

Shade, Tovo, Nofziger race most watched and closely contested

"...and the Austin Neighborhoods Council as well as a planning commissioner), has also been intimately involved with a current..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Comp Plan Combo Platter

The comp plan process reaches critical density

"...After a year of public outreach, the city's comprehensive planning effort has now entered the third round of community..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Article on Oak Hills Redevelopment Is Off-Base

"...did not say Oak Hill was part of the urban core but quoted a Travis Country resident who suggested..."

July 3, 2007 Postmarks

Here Comes the Train

Can city staff, citizens, and neighborhoods realize – and build – a more livable city?

"...tip of Austin, it's hard to believe the crazy-quilt urban sprawl of 183 North is only about half a..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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