From Runways to Sidewalks

The Mueller neighborhood at midcourse

"...of Mueller residents – indeed called "pioneers" by master developer Catellus Development Group – has risen to the challenge..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Developing Stories: What's Wrong With the Super PUD

The proposed PUD amendments won't fix the problems without a plan

"...big tracts of land in the hands of private developers, particularly in central city neighborhoods – are carefully planned..."

June 6, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Density Bonuses

Three concepts

"...a new system of awarding "density bonuses" to Downtown developers seeking additional square footage (building floors, condo units) for..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Showdown at Lick Creek

As once clear water runs dark, a community defends its natural heart

"...On June 18, the Lower Colorado River Authority ordered developer Russell Parker to shut down all West Cypress construction..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Developing Stories

City off to promising start with Seaholm East Redevelopment District

"...loud and clear to the community and future master developers its intent "to ensure that unparalleled excellence and high..."

March 7, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Greenbacks for Green Space

City moves to make development pay more for parks

"...Parkland Dedication Ordinance. Since 1985, the city has assessed developers a parkland-dedication fee for each new home built in..."

May 4, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories

A developer offers to extend the Town Lake trail in exchange for a variance to build closer to Town Lake. Is it worth it?

"...sounded the alarm, primarily on the grounds that the developer-requested variances, if granted, would set an unwise and dangerous..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Betty Baker Rules

Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way

"...pro-development votes more often than not – occasionally angered developers by piling on conditions like setbacks, buffer zones, and..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

The environment, the alleged marijuana, the traffic, Ventura's highway, and more.

"...Member Raul Alvarez's recent rezoning efforts on behalf of developer Max Bennett's proposed shopping mall in the Guadalupe neighborhood..."

June 8, 2001 Column

Naked City

A Sinking Foundation?

"...of Wimberley's housing needs, one thing is certain: The developer of the apartment complex, Florida-based Triad Housing, has given..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Dream Homes in East Austin?

"...Cooperative Infill Project (SCIP II) of which Watkins is developer, the home is one of 52 which will be..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Looking Back on the Champions Tract Rezoning

Does this development belong in this particular corner of the Hill Country?

"...sell the tract, and authorized the prospective buyer, local developer Joe Lamy, through his attorney, Richard Suttle, to request..."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Mixed Use, Mixed Emotions

An anniversary review of Austin's vertical mixed-use program discovers a range of responses to density, change, and planning

"...it also implemented the "density bonus" principle, in which developers must provide community benefits to earn additional entitlements...."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...1) Developers Pay Up 2007 will be remembered as the year..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...1) Developers Pay Up 2007 will be remembered as the year..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Five Good Reasons Las Manitas Deserves a City Loan

Exploding some of the myths regarding the city's loan to the Downtown restaurant.

"...generate the lion’s share of the loan funds. The developer is forcing the move; it’s a neat bit of..."

June 6, 2007 News Post by Katherine Gregor

No Concord for Northcross?

RG4N directs its ire at the city manager's office

"...Property and area neighborhood representatives for revisions to the developer's Northcross redevelopment plans to reflect priority neighborhood concerns. "City..."

April 6, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories

Tweaking Northcross

"...of RG4N leader Paige Hill, point by point the developer and megaretailer have offered up crumbs where RG4N is..."

March 2, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories

The Heritage neighborhood suspects it's receiving political payback from the city manager

"...by Joe and Peter Lamy of Capital City Partners, developers of Guadalupe 31, the vertical-mixed-use poster-child project on Guadalupe..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

My Migas, My City

As Downtown development explodes, Las Manitas Avenue Cafe and its neighbors face an uncertain future

"...White's local representative, Richard Suttle, assured the tenants the developer "wants to work with them" in its plans for..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Julie CooperTambaleo in Trouble Because of Developer?To whom it may concern,..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Column

Westward Ho!

In-progress or proposed developments for near-western Hill Country rise overnight like so many toxic mushrooms

"...of Hill Country residents in a fight with a developer who built a dam across Lick Creek, turning the..."

May 28, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...three separate hearings, Planning/Zoning and Platting Commissions rejected the developer's request as inappropriate for the site and neighborhood. Ultimately,..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Column

Center of Gravity

City's influx of new money and new businesses shifts council's political sails

"...making money. Some say that by adding a downtown developer and former police officer to the council, voters pushed..."

May 26, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Postmarks

"...I need to correct a rumor, one that developer Robert Knight said in the Waller Creek article about..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Column

Place 5 Contributions & Expenditure Reports

Bobbie Enriquez

"...Contributions from Real Estate and Developer Interests: None..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature

Violet Crown Amphitheater Plans Proceed With “Some Changes”

It's been a rocky road for the planned development off Highway 71

"...has claimed it is still "proceeding." But months after developer Craig Bryan and his team withdrew their request for..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Elgin Agrarian Community Promises Co-op Living on the Blackland Prairie

“It’s like an urban twist on traditional farming.”

"...where the Elgin Agrarian Community comes in. The vision developer Sean Garretson has for the site, currently a tangle..."

Sept. 16, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Logistical Issue Delays Grove Public Hearing

The Zoning and Platting Commission postpones public hearing on Grove at Shoal Creek to July 5

"...that the parkland dedication isn't a "gift" from the developer to the city, but rather a requirement in exchange..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Who’s in the Pilot House?

Backlash against affordable housing deal spurs mayoral response

"...in southeast Austin) was negotiated over several months with developer Brookfield Residential, renegotiated (primarily by the mayor’s office and..."

Feb. 9, 2016 News Post by Michael King

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