South By Street Closures

Yep, Downtown's pretty f'd, sez city

"...by Southwest events popping off, you're altogether aware that Downtown is an unqualified clusterfuck. The city has released a..."

March 12, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Event Street Closures: Compromise Ordinance Doesn't Solve Barricades

Stakeholders agree on a proposal for closing streets for special events

"...A new street closure ordinance, adopted by City Council on April 30,..."

June 5, 2009 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Obama Event to Affect Friday Downtown Traffic

Streets in front of Capitol will close beginning at midnight tonight.

"...featuring presidential candidate Barack Obama will result in various street closures in downtown Austin on Friday, Feb. 22. Congress..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Sixth Street Blues

Downtown festivals cramp merchants' style

"...by Andy Langer It's no secret that Sixth Street is one of Austin's most unique areas -- a..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature

Presidential Visit Causes Road Closures

Capital Metro bus routes to be detoured

"...to their lists. Tomorrow the President's visit will cause downtown road closures and bus detours...."

May 8, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Presidential Visit Causes Road Closures and Bus Detours

President Obama coming to town Tuesday

"...list of bus routes that will be detoured and downtown streets that will be closed...."

July 16, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Deconstructing Downtown

The Economy Sneezes -- and Austin's Central Business District Catches a Cold

"...arrived at an old car dealership on West Fifth Street armed with an overhead projector and a stack of..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Batfest Flies to South First Street

Fest schedule resolved; reservations about Downtown closures continue

"...be moving one bridge west, to the South First Street bridge...."

Aug. 13, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Road Closures a-Go-Go

Lots of closures for Obama & Intel

"...Intel's going down – don't expect to go anywhere Downtown. For the Obama rally, today: Riverside will be closed..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: A Bridge Too Far?

Street closure debate comes to a head over Batfest

"...Batfest became ensnared in an imbroglio over Austin's ever-expanding Downtown street closures...."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 10/22/10

This concert's the cat's pajamas

"...have a few tips pertaining to upcoming city events, street closures, and the like. Slouch with us below the..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Counseling: Sprinting to a Compromise

Council and joggers 'give a little bit' on street closures

"...to witness final approval of new rules related to street closures. The results seemed a compromise between runners and..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

TDH: 6/3/11

SoCo construction controversy; closures at West Campus, Riverside

"...kick back, relax, and navigate a hellish maze of street closures. We’ve got updates on closures in West Campus,..."

June 3, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin, Texas.

"...Think downtown traffic is unbearable now? Just wait for South by..."

March 2, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Page Two: SXSW Is for Lovers

Looking for clarity in the hate-intoxicated haze

"...This year, we explored the idea of extensive Downtown street closures as being the safest way to host..."

March 30, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Dancing About Architecture

Sixth Street Scuffle

"...soon get a chance to vote on issues regarding street closures in our downtown Entertainment District. A street closure..."

July 25, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Farmers Market Report: November 17

Gearing up for Thanksgiving

"...Formula One madness is poised to take over downtown Austin this weekend, and there will be street closures..."

Nov. 15, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Page Two

The fact that City of Austin staff is often inspiring and committed makes snafus like downtown traffic and the Fourth of July fiasco all the more perplexing.

"...with such spectacular messes as the Bermuda Triangle of downtown street closures and July Fourth's potential traffic fiasco? I'm..."

July 6, 2001 Column by Louis Black

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

"...than similar projects. For example, Council faced pushback over Downtown street closures during race weekend, even though street closures..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

APD Preps for Party

Halloween on Sixth Street...scccarrry

"...of a double dose of Halloween revelry on Sixth Street, Austin Police want to remind you where you can..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

City Counseling: Website Redesign Crashes

City goes back to the drawing board

"...from last week's council meeting was a presentation on Downtown street closures for big events: among the recommendations, a..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

What destroys a neighborhood? How can bikes help? What's wrong with the Julia Roberts/Brad Pitt vehicle THE MEXICAN? A few answers to these questions---and more!---right here, right now.

"...see a display of what will continue to plague downtown and the rest of Austin long after the construction..."

March 23, 2001 Column

Day Trips: Coming in 2020 Across Texas

What Capt. Day Trips is looking forward to in the new year

"...where a bandstand now stands. Visitors can expect several downtown street closures as part of the redevelopment project...."

Jan. 10, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

City And Streets Closed for Presidents Day

Livestrong Marathon diversions this weekend

"...Livestrong Marathon, you may want to steer clear of Downtown. Or pretty much anywhere between Morrow and Ben White,..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Suffering Austin's Year-Long Festival Season

"...weekend in which we don't have to worry about Downtown street closures? Or one weekend in which we could..."

May 1, 2012 Postmarks

The Daily Hustle: 6/10/10 (Updated x 2)

Water Treatment Plant No. 4 dominates low impact agenda

"...West owner Jennifer Aubrey, flustered at the number of Downtown street closures), and Item 8 (yet another contract with..."

June 10, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...city's officially sanctioned New Year's Eve celebration -- a downtown convergence regrettably dubbed A2K -- is Watson's brainchild. The..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...save the day for what was then a down-and-out downtown Austin. Now the Downtown Austin Alliance is calling on..."

Aug. 1, 1997 News Feature

Welcome to Austin. You're Screwed.

Can you get there from here? In downtown Austin, the answer is no.

"...perhaps the most visible is the city's ineptly titled "Downtown Jam." For the last month or so, the prolific..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Party Poop

"...alone, is working to coordinate Capital Metro's shuttle service, downtown business operations, and media relations...."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature

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