Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: A Year Later

Twelve months after Mayor Steve Adler rolled out his plan to save live music and the arts, what's happened?

"...like how long and loud music can be played Downtown, meaning 2016 still saw headline-grabbers like the Westin's million-dollar..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Shooting Blind

City needs more economic analysis of density bonus programs

"...Jessi Koch, a planner in the Real Estate and Development Division of the Neigh­bor­hood Housing and Community Devel­­op­ment (NHCD)..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

CodeNEXT Prepares to Rewrite Austin

Sound Check, a week of city development code-related events, kicks off Nov. 16

"...case you haven't heard, Austin is rewriting its Land Development Code. CodeNEXT is the name for the ongoing process..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Katie Matlack

All Aboard the Soccer Train!

Major League Soccer and urban rail take city by storm

"...the previously nonprofitable floodplain, and to encourage high-end, mixed-use development all along the creek, leading outward to Fantasy Island...."

March 28, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Catching Up with City Council

Council enters holiday break bearing a handful of presents

"...appraisal. Environmental groups and the city had opposed the development because of its scale (600 to more than 1,000..."

Dec. 17, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Lost Pines Found

How a handful of neighbors helped rebuild Bastrop County – one home at a time

"...her brood reunited, Butler found safe haven west of Downtown at the Comfort Suites, along the Highway 71 access..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Council Preview: What Can We Afford?

Council takes on affordable housing, downtown development, and helicopters

"...would authorize the city manager to negotiate a joint development agreement with the Waller Creek Conservancy, and endorsed the..."

June 21, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Walking With the Dead

City Council repeals project duration, holds its breath

"...many lurking surprises. The third reading of the revised Downtown parking ordinance is pending – it's on the consent..."

April 5, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Get Your Motors Running

National Instruments incentives, Rainey Street, and more ...

"...Street, and just how much parking should be mandated Downtown...."

March 8, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

The Birth of Formula One – Austin

Some welcome the new offspring, and some don't, but the high-speed newcomer is at the starting gate

"...Beyond that political backstory, four questions have pursued the development of Formula One in Austin: Does Austin want it?..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

TDH: 8/15/11

Council acquiring open space, moving dirt on Waller Creek Tunnel

"...contributions come from the recently approved Tarlton 360 Townhomes development, the first project under the city’s Barton Springs Redevelopment..."

Aug. 15, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Expect the Unexpected

Summertime and the living is ... frenzied

"...Jana Birchum stationed herself outside the county jail complex Downtown to capture Michael Scott and Robert Springsteen as they..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Compact, Climate-Friendly, Competitive

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

"...in D.C. for new federal law that promotes sustainable development patterns through urban reinvestment. The Obama administration reportedly is..."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Making of an Endorsement

"...of people and families there, using it as a Downtown. I never see anyone I know, but that does..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Shape of Things to Come

What will the arts in Austin look like in 10 years? CreateAustin has a good idea – in fact, it has 10.

"...– identification of stakeholders, vision statements, task forces, strategy development, and, of course, plenty of lengthy, lengthy meetings –..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Can Height and Homes Coexist?

The next big high-rise tower passing through city commissions – 800 West Ave. – has offered plenty of fodder for discussion.

"...– has offered plenty of fodder for discussion. This development, an attractive 250-foot tower fronted by a park or..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

10 Reasons to Love a Streetcar

The 'streetcar effect' – offering Austinites far more than a free ride

"...B. As fixed-rail transit, they uniquely shape urban land-use, development, and growth patterns. The "streetcar effect" serves to stimulate..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...over the Austin Water Utility's plan to move the downtown Green Water Treatment Plant to Guerrero Park on the..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Council Candidate Carousel

(in ballot order)

"...an in-progress plan (co-sponsored with Raul Alvarez) for economic development and affordable housing. He says he's running to take..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...consider zoning changes for the proposed high-rise Spring condos downtown today; nearby neighbors are expected to protest the changes,..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

McCracken leads charge for a prettier Austin

"...boxy signs. A design standards ordinance would encourage new developments to hide their parking lots, create unique architecture, lighten..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Can Schlotzsky's Be Saved?

John Wooley and the battle to bring Schlotzsky's back to life

"...Steakhouse. The properties were the last of the Wooleys' Downtown holdings. Most Downtown real estate investors believed that the..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hatching a Plan

Austin's emerging culinary creative class is sharing talent and resources to find the right recipe for success

"...almost immediately. He worked a few months in the downtown kitchen at Thai Passion that first season and spent..."

June 18, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...City Hall's redevelopment frenzy continues to gain momentum, as Austin closes in..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...halt to the contested Shops at the Galleria retail development project in Bee Cave, pending resolution of a lawsuit..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sunset vs. Goliath

Tiny Sunset Valley defends the aquifer -- but could use a little neighborly help

"...-- the financial lifeblood of the community. These commercial developments may look like any other strip of chain stores,..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In your simplistic remarks about the proposed Stratus development settlement (in "Page Two" of the July 26 issue),..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Column

Naked City

News shorts

"...Waterloo Brewing Co., a homegrown, downtown watering hole, will close its doors for good Sunday..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

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

"...Downtown Austin is plagued by traffic jams at rush hour...."

April 27, 2001 Column

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...shopping mall that never happened. Matt Mathias of Riata Development wants to build a hotel and office buildings on..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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