War of Words

Hays County planning battle turns into a war of words.

"...past half decade took the raging bull of new development by the horns and went to work enacting some..."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

The Profit Motive

Activists oppose World Trade Organization

"...laws such as the minimum wage, and restrictions on development, among other things. And the goal at the Seattle..."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Feature by Cheryl Bishop

Think Locally, Act Regionally

Regional Government's All the Rage - Are We Ready?

"...cuts across jurisdictional boundaries - transportation, annexation, environmental protection, economic development, social service delivery, even simple land-use regulation -..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...findings in a 63-page report. Opponents of the Cencor development -- Neighbors of Triangle Park -- were cheered by..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature

Perpetuating Preservation

Austin's Historic Victory Grill

"...in Austin. Disconnected from booking monopolies and Sixth Street economic pressures, the Eastside club exists for the purposes of..."

Jan. 3, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...city commissioner (Immigrant Affairs), community banker, entrepreneur Issues: education, economic opportunities/small business support, transportation miguelancira.com (FB) Miguel Ancira..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Victories for Living Wages

Development incentives policies seem to be swinging in workers' favor

"...and a coalition of advocacy groups bent on making economic development incentives the next major battleground for wage rights..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Cultural Affairs Division

Vincent Kitch off to head the Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs in Seattle

"...under-the-radar reorganization of the Cultural Arts Division in the Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services Office, Kitch was shifted to..."

March 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Developing Stories

Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town

"...and the Austin Chamber of Commerce – longtime right-leaning economic development boosters. Now, "RECA believes that achieving a sustainable..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: Bad Loan

Las Manitas wins even without city loan

"...city suggested resolving the impasse by using the projected development fees generated by the hotel project (primarily for alley..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...the Barton Springs watershed has reignited an old, ugly development fight, pitting unbridled economic development interests against environmental preservation...."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Cave last week with a district court ruling allowing development to start once the necessary permits are in place...."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Not Empowered Yet

East Austin gets passed over for a HUD empowerment zone.

"...week by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. But the yearlong effort to apply for an Austin..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...strongly on his specific record of reshaping the city's economic incentive policies, on focusing on labor and safety standards..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: 'A Decent Wage'

Pay Requirement may be inked into city incentive deals

"...a far-reaching measure that could raise the bar on economic development agreements the city brokers with companies that expand..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Column

Why Rail?

The city is pushing for a 2012 vote to build urban rail. The critics are asking, 'Who needs it?'

"...him, makes an apparently devastating case. O'Toole paints transit-oriented development as a sham, rail as a transit-agency budget-buster, and..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Sex and the City 2

Two years after the end of the last film, Carrie Bradshaw now frets that the "sparkle" has gone out of her marriage. It's gone from this movie, too.

"...product mentions to the detriment of character and plot development. It may sound like a good idea to take..."

May 28, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Urban Planning: A Roundup

How Austin is working toward getting better by design

"...Conventional wisdom: An economic downcycle is the ideal time to invest in urban-planning..."

Dec. 26, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...• East Austin Economic Summit..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature

Are We Masters of Our Domain?

Critics are concerned that rather than boosting local shops, a subsidy deal struck by City Council with developers of the Domain is dropping cash into an already successful project, filled with high-end stores

"...been migrating out to surrounding areas," said Fred Evins, redevelopment project manager for Austin's Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services..."

Aug. 31, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin @ Large: To Preserve and Thrive

Alvarez and Thomas' Eastside plan needs fine-tuning, but it's about time

"...U.S. 183, Manor Road, and Riverside Drive – certain development projects would be eligible for property tax rebates, based..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Full Ballot Language With Extended Endorsements

"...direct sale (or even free samples) of liquor, hampering economic development. Those of us who live in sane communities..."

Sept. 12, 2003 News Feature

Full Ballot Language With Extended Endorsements

"...direct sale (or even free samples) of liquor, hampering economic development. Those of us who live in sane communities..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature

Full Ballot Language With Extended Endorsements

State Constitutional Election, Sept. 13, 2003

"...direct sale (or even free samples) of liquor, hampering economic development. Those of us who live in sane communities..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature

Wal-Mart or No, Council Defers to Endeavor's Domain

Only Daryl Slusher votes against the city's $37 million tax rebate for a North Austin "urban village."

"...with different impressions of the city's "new and improved" economic development policy. Supporters of the council's 6-1 vote to..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...provide Islamic peoples the land, food, housing, hospitals, schools, economic development, and freedom from oppression which they need to..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

The Lay of the Land

Timing Is Everything

"...Austin Alliance (DAA). "There's a national trend toward urban-core redevelopment, which we needed to do out of desperation after..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Tied to the Tracks

"...doors are to begin with, both by creating "transit-oriented development" and by promoting generally higher densities and more varied..."

April 4, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What the Broken Spoke's Historic Designation Could Mean for Music Venue Preservation

Honky-tonk could join sites eyed for city venue investments

"...city designation that could help secure a more stable economic future for the venue as development and rising property..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

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