Public Notice: Voting by Mail? Better Act Fast.

Plus: $$ for Tesla, Threadgill’s auction & more

"...– the time is upon us, and if you're planning on exercising your hard-won right to safely cast your..."

June 26, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Coronavirus and Cinemas: Who's Open, Who's Closed, and What We're Doing

As most cinemas close, we’ll still be here for audiences and filmmakers

"...Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In: It seems that the city ban on large..."

March 20, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

What’s on the Agenda for Tomorrow's City Council Meeting

A new shelter strategy, Cap Metro’s Red Line expansion, and more

"...Line Parkway plan (also a reference to the separate urban trail project along the rail route), city staff would..."

Nov. 13, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Bitch Betta Have My Honey

August is Honey Month

"...foodways. They also devote time to educating consumers on planning bee-friendly landscapes, homes and businesses, and supporting a thriving..."

Aug. 21, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...the land use code. "I'm promoting density in the urban core because that's the only way we're going to..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Fear & Loathing

Travis County says goodbye to a coyote-killing machine

"...based on peer-reviewed research and input from Humane Society urban wildlife biologists. They consist of 13 steps of coyote..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood

Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.

"...destination. "Somehow the path of water can change," explained Planning Commissioner James Shieh. "That path may not even be..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Public Notice: Ten Things

A CodeNEXT primer, and happy Earth Day

"...it came back to a joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning & Platting Commissions that evening, speakers were..."

April 21, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

How Smart Is Your City?

Interactive panels dive into the data

"...partnership dedicated to design and implementation of smart city planning for Dallas, and who will speak at the Smart..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Beejoli Shah

CodeNEXT Is Coming

Special called CodeNEXT meeting signals new day forward for land development

"...to be an existential showdown between advocates for denser, urban growth and champions of the city's traditional single-family neighborhoods...."

Oct. 28, 2016 News Feature by Caleb Pritchard

Rosewood Courts Historic-Zoning Talks Continue

Future uncertain for the first African-American public housing complex in the country

"...Led by UT-Austin professor Richard Red­dick and urban designer Laura Toups, the conversation began with residents expressing..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Playback: Spring Festival Season Evolves

Storms can halt an already truncated spring festival season

"...at once, certainly not in 2017. However, we are planning some incremental changes that we believe will benefit all..."

April 22, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: Too Tired to Be Grumpy

It's time to enjoy yourself – spring break (and SXSW) are nearly here!

"...– those and bigger issues like transportation and land-use planning remain in the very early, aspirational stages. Meanwhile, Council..."

March 4, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Master Plan of Encroachment

"...we had before were Imagine Austin, Smart Growth, New Urbanism, Austin Tomorrow, and Urban Renewal. I would be interested..."

Nov. 24, 2015 Postmarks

Don't Bother to RSVP

Almanza not happy with Mathias' choice of reception location

"...was happy that the July 18 combination reception and “Urban Farm Tour & Fundraiser” for local public schools took..."

July 27, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Prop. 1: The CART Before the Train

"...Urban Rail Bond No: 108,396 (57.2%) Yes: 81,107 (42.8%)..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

What's Next for Rosewood?

The transformation of Rosewood Courts is the centerpiece of a larger neighborhood plan

"...Austin Housing Finance Corporation) received a U.S. Housing and Urban Development planning grant to develop the Rosewood plan. Rebecca..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Katie Pearl Halloran

Then There's This: Split Views on ADUs

'Granny flats' measure breaks from the CodeNext pack

"...and is an avid bicyclist, from a dense, new urbanism perspective, and Tovo, the mother of two young children,..."

June 20, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Changing Directions

Community-based programs aim to redirect the 'school-to-prison pipeline'

"...discipline policies," said Kathryn Freeman of the Institute for Urban Policy at UT-Austin. "These kids are sent out of..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Dagny Zenovia

Adler Promises ‘New Way Forward’

Kicks off mayoral campaign at City Hall

"...transportation plan” that would include everything from sidewalks to urban rail – but did not mention the current Project..."

May 5, 2014 News Post by Michael King

City to Review SXSW

Council directs staff to perform a 'post-event review'

"...committee, Martinez noted that the Music Commission and the Urban Transportation Commission, and likely the Public Safety Commission will..."

March 31, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Colony Park: Finding a Middle Way

City planners struggle to find the 'just right' in a new mixed-use development

"...city won from the U.S. Depart­ment of Housing and Urban Devel­op­ment's Sustainable Communities program. By late spring, the design..."

Dec. 20, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Then There's This: A Farr Vision For Colony Park

Chosen consultant vows to 'plan with the whole person in mind'

"...money on the Farr firm and its local partner Urban Design Group to create a vision for a sustainable,..."

July 12, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

SXSW Eco Announces 2013 Programming

Buzzcar founder Robin Cook to deliver keynote

"...stars (the New York City Mayor's Office of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability). Panels will take on water policy, food..."

June 20, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Kickstart Your Weekend With Politics and Film

It's the Austin trifecta: urban design, music, and UT filmmakers

"...Walkable Urban Design Tool..."

May 17, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Feed Your Belly and Your Brain!

SXSW Eco preview: Food & Agriculture

"...preserving the beauty of our natural world requires some planning. Austin is home to many progressives and innovators united..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

AISD, Single Sex, And the Shadow of Separate But Equal

Trustee Bradley on why she believes East Austin needs a boys' school

"...that can actually answer to what the city is planning for that community."..."

Aug. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...the Transit Working Group, a CAMPO [Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization] committee that has stakeholders from across the spectrum,..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

FTA 'New Start' Funds MetroRapid Buses

Federal grant covers 80% of $47.6 million bus rapid transit program

"...provide a viable new commuter link for the large suburban communities that work in the urban core, coming online..."

April 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

It's Your City Council!

Six candidates are gunning to unseat Bill Spelman

"...Basic Profile Professor of applied math, urban policy, and public management at LBJ School, UT-Austin; executive..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

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