City Council: Less Is More

CMs tackle stealth dorms and economic incentives deals

"...morning briefings include not only an annual report on economic development (Item 58), but also the layout of proposed..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...county policy, including stricter groundwater regulations, a more inclusive economic development policy, and a means of improving the county's..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature

City Hall Hustle: The Wages of Faith

Perfect and good face off in US Farathane incentives debate

"...The proverbial bread in question was the city's proposed economic development deal with US Farathane, a maker of plastic..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Out of the Race to the Top

Legislators, educators respond to lost federal funds

"...and chairman of the House Select Committee on Federal Economic Stabilization Funding, wrote, "By throwing in the towel before..."

Jan. 14, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

How People More Important Than You Are Voting

McCracken, Leffingwell list prominent prog, small biz supporters

"...McCracken said. “Issues like reproductive health, equal rights and economic opportunity for everybody, living wages, affordable housing and many..."

April 8, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Local Reps and Their Committees

Strama tapped to oversee Technology Committee

"...County is Mark Strama, who chairs the new Technol­ogy, Economic Development & Workforce Committee – quickly nicknamed the green-collar..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Column by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Wal-Mart's Xmas Gift

Bringing coal to Northcross, something better for the rest of us

"...for years, and the ordinance has been in formal development for at least 14 months. City staff insist they..."

Dec. 22, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Coal's Body Count

"...the report along with the Austin-based Sustainable Energy and Economic Development Coalition, called the report's predicted death toll "an..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...and the Texas Education Agency. The reason could be economic. As UT raises its tuition, it can make sense..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Council Candidate Carousel

(in ballot order)

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

March 31, 2006 News Feature

The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...some weight with UT voters or those hot on economic development.)..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Ribbonless

On or off the dais, looking for a little wisdom along Austin's color line

"...want another study done that looks at issues of economic disparities," Linder said. "We want actually to create opportunity..."

April 22, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...whatever we can to keep them happy. That's what economic development is about." – Economist Angelos Angelou, quoted in..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Showdown at Lick Creek

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

"...as well as the amount of pollution load that development projects are required to remove – currently 70%, compared..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin @ Large: Free Money!

The city is broke, so why are we giving candy to corporate strangers?

"...will, but that means nothing in the world of economic development. So Austin has supplied $7 million of its..."

July 2, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

A local investor charges Endeavor's tax-rebate package is not just stupid but illegal

"...of the Texas Local Government Code, which governs such economic development efforts. Chapter 380 -- a rather vague, sketchy..."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

State Constitutional Election, Sept. 13, 2003

"...direct sale (or even free samples) of liquor, hampering economic development. We're being asked to fix that from above,..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Development review gets flattened by budget steamroller

"...are that such a dull bit of government-ese as "development review process" can get people all inflamed. Of course,..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Endorsements

State Constitutional Election, Sept. 13, 2003

"...direct sale (or even free samples) of liquor, hampering economic development. We're being asked to fix that from above,..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The Mayor's Task Force on the Economy is not completely clear on the concept.

"...will present its initial recommendations for a City Hall economic policy and strategy. Applause all around...."

April 18, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Enviros for Energy

In a recent analysis titled "What Renewable Energy Means to Texas," environmental groups announced they're whole-hog on board with the emerging renewable energy industry, especially wind power.

"...Means to Texas," Public Citizen, the Sustainable Energy and Economic Development Coalition, and the Union of Concerned Scientists announced..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Clouds Over Dripping Springs

As the pressure for growth continues, Dripping Springs residents question the role of city government insiders

"...president of a title company who dabbles in property development on the side. The sudden public interest in ethics..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Trench Warfare

Federal judge rules for LCRA on the Dripping Springs pipeline project, but the SOS lawsuit proceeds

"...... project appears to focus on the potential new development that may be spurred by the pipeline ... the..."

May 11, 2001 News Feature by Rob Curran

Willie or Won't He?

Willie Lewis Draws Two Opponents in Place 6

"...which has yet to reap the benefits of the economic boom taking place across the freeway. Not that Lewis..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

An Entertaining Thought

Can Chamber Task Force Sell Our City?

"...is the response from Darrell Glasco, vice president of economic development at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. "We're..."

June 21, 1996 Screens Feature by Amy Smith

After Years in the Works, City Kills HealthSouth Redevelopment Deal

HealthSouth goes south

"...affordable units has officially died. Staff with the city's Economic Development Department decided not to extend the Exclusive Negotiating..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How the Red River Cultural District Was Made

Decades of off-kilter activity and music activism culminate in our current concert hub

"...today. "Red River is a real part of the economic engine of Austin. It keeps the music industry alive."..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

New Plan Reimagines Walter E. Long Park

New plan reimagines Austin's largest park

"...Austin's largest park is slowly getting closer to a..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Playback: Bombs, Beto, and the Biggest Music Stories of 2018

“Playback” recaps the news, trends, and controversies of the year. Outrage level: high.

"...policy wonks entertained high hopes that the new land development code could position venues into future developments as well..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Agent of Change Returns

New hope and typical bureaucracy precede Council vote on sound dispute resolution

"...with the compatibility of music venues and new residential developments, it demands it. What other municipality is so inextricably..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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