Farewell, Intel Shell

Gigantic Downtown symbol of bust-and-boom economy comes down

"...seven years. (That's about the average length of a development cycle, by the way.) And, to mix a metaphor,..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...In the face of opposition from the Downtown Austin Alliance, the city's Design Commission has asked city..."

June 7, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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Our readers talk back.

"...Slusher's council approved 5.5 million square feet of commercial development over the aquifer between 1997 and 2000. By comparison,..."

April 26, 2002 Column

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The Gotham backlash continues.

"...While Randall Davis' developments are welcome in Houston, it is for that reason..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column

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Don't Dissolve District

"...and land in the Hill Country from pollution and overdevelopment...."

May 1, 1998 Column

Lost in Space

Do They Know the Way in San Jose?

"...into the central city, where they're needed to revitalize downtown, protect neighborhoods, and create more jobs...."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

Why Portland Doesn't Look Like Austin

Rose (City)-Colored Glasses

"...been adopted for the Central City -- Portland's thriving downtown and its environs -- and for the Albina district,..."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Where the Sidewalks End

Austin's patchwork sidewalk system has a history – and just maybe a better future

"..."walkability," and the city does have some big projects. Downtown's Great Streets Development Pro­gram. The scenic hike-and-bike trails. The..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Courting Change

Travis County needs a new civil and family courthouse – and a new way of doing business

"...Corridor height restrictions, and yet the extent of current development on the spot is a parking lot...."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Sixth Sense

Neighbors, business owners, and the city are all searching for the future of East Sixth Street

"...she moved in upstairs. To her west – toward Downtown – Benz looks across the street at the wooden..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Developing Stories: The State Eyes an Eastern Campus

And about that regional plan …?

"...would supplement (not reduce or replace) the Capitol Complex Downtown and allow for long-term state office expansion...."

May 15, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Developing Stories: Protecting the Waterfront (Part 2)

Council vote to determine future of waterfront

"...the draft ordinance with "promoting excellence in the design, development, and protection of the City's waterfront." The same night,..."

May 1, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...fees, stronger urban design standards, etc. Lesson learned: Economic development alone no longer punches a developer's ticket...."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Developing Stories

Lessons Learned

"...fees, stronger urban design standards, etc. Lesson learned: Economic development alone no longer punches a developer's ticket...."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

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Our readers talk back.

"...el diablo" by ignoring its growing population and fighting development at every turn. While Katherine Gregor is getting readers..."

July 28, 2006 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...It will not matter what the development rules are in Austin, if the land usage/development issues..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Column

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"...grant Stratus $16.4 million of taxpayer money to subsidize development. $16.4 million! The city can try to justify it..."

July 19, 2002 Column

Hitting the Pavement

Building SH 130 is still being considered in terms of costs, routes, and whether it will be a toll road.

"...by Lord knows how many others -- that Eastside development spurred by SH 130 would be a benefit, not..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Without Driving: A Guide to Goods and Services in Downtown Austin.The guide, published by the city Air Quality Program,..."

July 23, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...to know that opposing sides in the proposed Triangle development in Hyde Park are talking, even if it is..."

Jan. 23, 1998 News Feature

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Waring Responds

"...attention away from doing what it takes to turn downtown Austin into a vibrant, breathing, living/working/playing space and it..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column

Neighborhood Watch

Sustainable Neighborhoods group advocates 'family-friendly' north side development

"...new families move in. But SN suggests that new development that skews away from the needs of families can..."

March 22, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

TODs and Their Zones

What's what (and what's planned) at Austin rail stops

"...A total of nine transit-oriented development zones have been created by city of Austin, six..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature

Density Bonuses

Three concepts

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

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Weird by Design

City's proposed design standards emphasize livability, walkability, and flexibility

"...adobe. Instead, its core provisions govern land use and development orientation (i.e., where the building is in relation to..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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Our readers talk back.

"...Nick Barbaro is right about the Villas on Guadalupe development ["Page Two," Jan. 18] -- it really is an..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

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Housing, ACC, and Spooner.

"...Overlay initiative is being jettisoned in the name of downtown living. That is not the issue -- the issue..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column

Density Bonus Program 'Interim' No More

Council takes wait-and-see approach

"...voluntary for developers – is no more. Central Urban Redevelopment (CURE) district rezoning – the prevailing developer workaround –..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Top 9 Developing Stories

"...is progressing on a comprehensive plan, Strategic Mobility Plan, Downtown Austin Plan, and Waller Creek District Master Plan; it..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...by three or four women, and driven away from Downtown in a sport utility vehicle or van. Police believe..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature

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