Clay Dafoe: 'Citizens Communication Day'

Newcomer Dafoe jumps into the fray

"...need to institute a regimen of ending all corporate subsidies and tax rebates. What it does is create an..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Not So Hot TODs

Sputtering rail, sputtering economy – the uncertain fate of Red Line development

"...rest of station area development, but the M Station affordable housing project next door to Redeemer appears to be..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Hightower Report

The new boom is still a bust for many; and the White House gets favorable press – from itself

"...Likewise, affordable-housing needs have long been ignored by both government and..."

April 9, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Developing Stories: Compact & Connected

All aboard for Transit-Oriented Development

"...the plans be grounded in market reality," said Errington. Affordable housing studies (conducted by Diana McIver & Associates) also..."

June 22, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Postmarks

Expanding on neighborhood expansion, taking C. Robison to task, and much more.

"...using similar Smart Growth ideas. Under the city's SMART Housing Plan, this development could have included a considerable amount..."

July 13, 2001 Column

Naked City

"...those that exceed public-benefit minimums for green building and affordable/workforce housing, for example – and that offer up the..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...pandemic, to two now, as guests exit into other housing options, or back to the street. As a public..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Grove at Shoal Creek Inches Forward

Council to finally consider contentious zoning case

"...to Council this Tuesday, Sept. 20, questioning how many affordable units will be in the final plans. Initially, ARG..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Despite Loss, Prop. 2 Makes Its Point

The amendment lost – but not without sending a message

"...strong voter sentiment in support of the Stop Domain Subsidies amendment – and by proxy, local businesses – has..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Postmarks

I never thought the letters in "Postmarks Forum" were real until this happened to me ...

"...(3)the fact that the candidates always promise "affordable housing" two weeks before they are elected, and nothing..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Column

It's Your City Council!

Brigid Shea and Clay Dafoe vs. Lee Leffingwell

"...Accountable Government, and has testified at council on "corporate subsidies, police accountability, wasteful government spending and the preservation of..."

April 13, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good?

Plus the return of the Austintatious Artists

"...land supports Council's policy priorities on issues such as affordable housing, transportation, living wages, day care, space for creatives,..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Postmarks

Urban planning and noise in the Hood

"...and the neighborhood to develop something that includes an affordable housing component and is aesthetically appealing and profitable. As..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Column

Naked City

While the Chamber woos AMD in hopes that it will build its new chip fab plant here, the council stays coy.

"...fab with the help of hundreds of millions in subsidies. Last month, the city of Austin made its offer..."

May 25, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

Austin - bands, bikes, billboards, ballots, Bradley, and beyond - under scrutiny.

"...That leaves three cents for education, two cents for housing, and another two cents for the environment...."

April 27, 2001 Column

Opinion: Who Pays $278 Million: Austin Taxpayers or Private Developers?

Council should not vote to divert city tax dollars to the south shore property owners

"...no longer be available for libraries, parks, public safety, affordable housing, and other public needs across the city...."

Feb. 4, 2022 Column by Bill Bunch

The Small-Business Amendment

Why I'm going to vote for Prop. 2 (even though we endorsed against it)

"...of them are active supporters of the Stop Domain Subsidies charter amendment that's on the Nov. 4 ballot...."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

As the Region Booms, Farmers Struggle to Feed Austin Locally

As the region booms, farmers struggle to feed Austin locally

"...the property with plans to convert it all into housing...."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Naked City

TDHCA announces its latest tax credit allocations for low-income housing under unusual scrutiny, but critics of the agency find few improvements or surprises.

"...the weeks prior to this year's allocation of low-income housing tax credits by the Texas Dept. of Housing and..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

Plan for People, Not Cars

"...Beyond whatever tax subsidies/incentives CSC is getting for moving downtown, there is a..."

March 26, 1999 Column

'An Independent Person'

A Conversation With Randi Shade

"...Action of Central Texas] – which is Hands on Housing. [Ed.: The Go Repair! program uses affordable housing General..."

June 3, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Health Mental Retardation will receive $857,200, plus five-year rental subsidies valued at $199,000 in federal money as part of..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Florita Bell Griffin is indicted for allegedly conspiring to profit from her position as a governing board member of the state housing agency.

"...a governing board member of the Texas Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), boasted before a commission of..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Liveable City

Nonprofit group releases report advocating passage of Stop Domain Subsidies charter amendment

"...uses. The proposition, informally known as the Stop Domain Subsidies amendment, is primarily aimed at the city's 2003 economic..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

The Problem Is the 'Chronicle'; Vote Yes on Prop. 2

"...[“Point Austin,” News, Oct. 17] on the Stop Domain Subsidies charter amendment is consistent with the Chronicle’s steady transition..."

Oct. 21, 2008 Postmarks

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...of ARA's plans and to raise the percentage of affordable housing and retail. The management of the Victory Grill..."

July 25, 2008 News Feature

Isn't It FABulous?

Austin considers a $95 million incentives package for AMD

"...with provisions for a bonus if AMD contributes to affordable housing and childcare programs...."

July 6, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Chronicle Endorsements

The Chronicle's endorsements for city council and charter amendment proposals

"...expensive -- we have a shortage, not just of affordable housing, but of any kind of housing within the..."

April 19, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

Plans for the Bennett tract, potentially a major economic blockbuster for East Austin, are still ongoing and may include small retail, offices, and some residential.

"...for the tract's development, including provisions for open space, affordable housing, underground parking, and traffic barriers. But some intransigent..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Rockin' Solutions: A Four-Piece Combo

Highlights of solutions emerging from the four Live Music Task Force subcommittees

"...Other needs the LMTF subcommittee has identified: new affordable housing, preservation of older central-city apartment complexes, business-side coaching..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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