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Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature
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"...I <3 Affordability: The Economic Development Department and developer Aspen Heights Partners unveiled plans..."
Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature
Public Notice: Do You Avoid Driving I-35?
The Chamber of Commerce wants more of the same
"...Opportunity Austin, the Austin Chamber of Commerce's "five-year regional economic development initiative aimed at fostering job-creating investment across the..."
Feb. 3, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Prefiling for the Next Lege: The Good, Bad, and MAGA
It's just a bill …
"...always, bringing casinos to Texas in the guise of economic development, usually carried by members of color from low-income..."
Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Sunset Commission Approves Final Recommendations
Increased transparency, some accountability for environment agency
"...to protect public health and natural resources "consistent with" economic development. "We brought up major issues with TCEQ's failure..."
Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Manor, Lago Vista Remain in Cap Metro
Manor officials would have preferred Uber
"...being forgone that could be used for roads or economic development...."
Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham
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"...at some point next year; lower-income residents ousted by redevelopment will have access to aid including moving and storage..."
Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature
Faster Than Sound: The First-Ever Lucktoberfest Lands Halloweekend at Willie Nelson’s Luck, Texas
Plus, the Red River Cultural District searches for a new director, and remembering Stewart Wise
"...new executive director. Nicole Klepadlo, formerly of the city's Economic Development Department, will lead during the transition. Marlons in..."
July 29, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Sunset Advisory Commission Takes Aim at Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
State commission looks into concerns of transparency
"...the environment and public health and safety,' and 'protect economic development.'"..."
June 17, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Who Will Guide Project Connect Into the Station?
As leaders leave the station we look at who will drive the public transit redesign
"..."He understands the critical role that infrastructure plays in economic development, and he has the rare combination of experience,..."
June 3, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Opinion: Don’t Ask Texas Schoolchildren to Fund Your Corporate Expansion
Central Texas Interfaith calls on tech companies to withdraw their applications for Chapter 313 tax breaks
"...Chapter 313 is based on a self-contradictory notion of economic development. Austin has become recognized as the best city..."
April 22, 2022 Column by Michael Floyd
Austin at Large: “No Significant Impact”
On unforced errors, ugly legacies, double standards, and loving thy neighbor
"...up your airport is a pretty reliable investment in economic development...."
April 8, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election
Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us
"...Grassroots Leadership, running to Shea's left on criminal justice, economic development, and the built environment – will help Shea..."
Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature
AFS Opens 2021 Short Film Grant Applications
Society will run webinars to help you apply
"...On On, in addition to the City of Austin Economic Development Department/Cultural Arts Division and the Texas Commission on..."
Aug. 2, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Opinion: Invest in Women and Families, Not New Jails
"...Infrastructure & Environmental Services ($23.23 million), or Community & Economic Development ($17.42 million) in a year...."
June 4, 2021 Column by Judge Andy Brown
Women’s Jail 2.0: Diversion or Expansion?
Travis County Commissioners Court mulls a long-term overhaul of the correctional complex in Del Valle
"...in the region. While Christy Moffett of the county's Economic Development and Strategic Investments division told commissioners the plan..."
June 4, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Public Notice: Just to Clarify
Speedway post office closing, AISD spending delayed?
"...of free training sessions put together by the city's Economic Development Department to help local small businesses, nonprofits, and..."
May 7, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro
The Forces Within the (Task) Force: The Working Groups
"...• Business and Economic Development..."
April 30, 2021 News Feature
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"..."Pivot" to Video: The City of Austin Economic Development Department will launch on Feb. 3 a biweekly..."
Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature
Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled
Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020
"...Efforts paid off when the Economic Development Department quickly opened up applications a week later,..."
Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
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"...All HAAM on Deck: The city's Economic Development Department has partnered with the Health Alliance for..."
Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature
Virtual Enrollment and New Funding Boost HAAM Sign-up Period, Which is Now
Roughly 500 member spots remain, so make an appointment today
"...events, left the organization with major funding gaps. Austin’s Economic Development Department helped close that shortfall with a $500,000..."
Dec. 2, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin
Public Notice: More to Be Thankful For
An overdue (if tentative) win in Southwest Austin
"...The city's Economic Development Department and Corridor Mobility Program are hosting a..."
Nov. 27, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Faster Than Sound: HAAM Day Fundraises Onscreen
The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’ biggest fundraising day of the year goes online
"...The Economic Development Department will take questions on the $12 million..."
Sept. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Austin At Large: Cars That Go “Boom!”
Let's never be desperate enough to hook up with Elon Musk, OK?
"...landmark statue would serve us ill in the perennial economic-development Hunger Games, but Tulsa has shown me how wrong..."
May 29, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
Faster Than Sound: Edith Frost Returns
Austinite once again, Edith Frost offers first new songs in over a decade, plus Natalie Jane Hill's debut and Red River Cultural District requests
"...Each plan aims to create economic development entities for short-term pandemic recovery, alongside cultural trusts..."
May 22, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Greg Casar Will Not Run for Kirk Watson's Vacant Senate Seat
Austin council member says: “I’m staying right where I am”
"...local solutions to the ongoing public health threat and economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic...."
May 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders
Faster Than Sound: DJ Shani Unites Black Women in House Music
Also the search continues for missing musician Brenden "Chameleon King" Foster, and increased afterhours sound enforcement impacts local venues
"...laid out in a June study commissioned by the Economic Development Department...."
Feb. 21, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Faster Than Sound: Unlocking Oblivion Access
Leaving the Austin Terror Fest title behind, Oblivion Access partners Dusty Brooks and Dorian Domi reach for new horizons
"...first public meeting on Feb. 3, 2-4pm, at the Economic Development Department offices on Ben White. For their own..."
Jan. 10, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
AFS Announces Short Film Grant Recipients
Society breaks $2 million in assistance to filmmakers
"...Oak Cliff Film Festival, Art Works, City of Austin Economic Development Department/Cultural Arts Division and the Texas Commission on..."
