Density Debacle at 51st Street

Neighborhood, developer, and bike activists all at odds over proposed development

"...started as a low-profile zoning case for a residential development in Central Austin is now a three-way controversy, involving..."

May 16, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Wal-Mart Case Could Take Several Weeks to Decide

Complexity of Wal-Mart case, not to mention Thanksgiving, could delay judge's decision

"...­was the city of Austin staff's interpretation of legal development code. The opposing arguments, boiled down to the bones:..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Dead End at Olive and Juniper

ARA and the city leave would-be homeowners out in the cold

"...her angrier, though, is the fact that the wait-and-see game with the ARA left the Juniper 5 with few..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Town Lake Variance Shuffle

The hike-and-bike trail, questionable developer tactics, and a potential windfall for urban parks all flow together on East Riverside Drive

"...land, also highlight a loophole in the city's Land Development Code – one that Parks staff hope to correct...."

Nov. 24, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the city would trade Block 21 land or Seaholm development rights for a chunk of land Stratus owns along..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Geek Behind the GURPS

A conversation with Steve Jackson

"...(Generic Universal RolePlaying System) and the paper and card games that went with it bore more resemblance to TSR's..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and 1980. NUNA sponsored the compatibility ordinance that stabilized development and directed it toward reinvestment in historic buildings...."

Jan. 18, 2002 Column

That Figures

City Manager Jesus Garza introduces a budget that focuses on roads, utilities, and cops, and skates around a needed tax increase.

"...staff and contracts get transferred out to the new Redevelopment Services department...."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Prepare for Departure

Mueller Airport Redevelopment Project Inches Toward Council Approval

"...looks like a beautiful baby: a showpiece, cutting-edge inner-city redevelopment project that increases the tax base, enriches the neighborhoods..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Septic Overload?

LCRA Waits in Wings While City Ponders Sewer Service

"...that would ensure water quality protection without spurring commercial development in the area. In discussions with city staff, councilmembers..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

Let Them Eat Cake

The Return of Tax Giveaways

"...tax abatement is once again part of Austin's economic development showcase. The latest participants in a growing national trend,..."

May 5, 1995 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Snakes on a Plate

Reconsidering the reptile

"...A growing appreciation of game meat harvested from thriving or overpopulated species makes exotic..."

July 10, 2015 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Fantastic Arcade: Day 4

Donuts, a banana sing-along, and a Barfcade, naturally

"...the ground. However, Esposito's presentation on his Audience Award-winning game helped clear things up. Despite their cuteness, it turns..."

Sept. 22, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Fantastic Arcade Announces Spotlight Games

Eight indies get the arcade-cabinet treatment

"...show up and play some of the best indie games from around the world. What games? We’re glad you..."

Aug. 11, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

ATX Games Up for Steam Greenlight

Winners get backing of web behemoth

"...PC gamers already know about Steam, but for the rest of..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

sxswi: Screenburn Arcade

Free stuff, now in 3D!

"...For those who couldn’t care less where their games are made, there are playable versions of huge upcoming..."

March 12, 2011 SXSW Post by James Renovitch

Little Athletes, Big Dreams

Austin's youth sports boom is young athletes, big competition – and big money

"...then 5-year-old daughter Amelia to her first recreational soccer game. She refused to go onto the field. In 1995,..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Bill Crawford

Packs a Punch

Chances are you've seen Powerhouse Animation's work, whether you know it or not -- its portfolio includes Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights, Disney TV's The Proud Family, and plenty of local TV spots, ad campaigns, and one-off Flash animation projects.

"...got was beyond anyone's expectations: the Jen Saves Ben game, a freestanding video game console (actually an old Galaga..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

R-e-s-p-e-c-t

The State of Austin's Hip-Hop Scene

"...for local acts like Relax, Disgruntled Seeds, and Big Game Hunter, and visits from national hip-hop heavyweights like the..."

July 4, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

SoundSelf Expands and Soothes Minds

Austin-created VR experience offers a virtual reality trip into consciousness

"...do). Combining those two lifelines is a new "video game" that creates a mindful, relaxing, and maybe even psychedelic..."

April 17, 2020 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

20 Years of Austin Studios

More than just soundstages: Looking back on the unique success of Austin Studios

"...Rebecca were floating in the pool in The Lying Game? Austin Studios. The moment in the Coen brothers remake..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...on a wildlife sanctuary becomes involved in a deadly game of cat and mouse when he and the local..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: Grandfathered Death Star

The Vested Rights Ordinance is new, but is it improved?

"...and added firepower to RECA's long-held argument that Austin's development rules were too restrictive. Facing the threat of a..."

April 25, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Soccer Watch

"...The Austin Aztex play their next-to-last home game of the season this weekend – hosting Miami at..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

D-League Dreams

All roads lead to Toros training camp

"...weekend marked the opening of the National Basketball Association Development League's 2006-2007 season, the league's sixth and the second..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Sports Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...seems like a pretty good reason to support this development, especially given the concessions already offered by the owners..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Column

Austin @ Large: Every Day Is Halloween

But will only the good corporate kids get the candy?

"...importance to a City Hall that's supposedly made economic development its highest priority...."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Page Two

The City Council should negotiate the Stratus deal from a position of strength; we remember the tragic life and brilliant filmmaking of indie pioneer Eagle Pennell.

"...it only had the courage, could say no to development. That is a sweet heroes-and-villains scenario, but it isn't..."

July 26, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...standard tricks invoked by no-growthers to prevent reasonable infill development projects from taking place in their neighborhoods...."

May 3, 2002 Column

Thirty Years on Location

An overview of the Texas Film Commission, which has been wedding film production and the state economy for 30 years.

"...as chief human resources analyst and then as urban development coordinator. By all accounts Skaaren was flat-out brilliant at..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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