Making It Right

Austin-based Students of the World strives to make it a better one

"...Right, the Brad Pitt- and Bill Clinton-fueled nonprofit that's building energy-efficient, sustainable housing in the city's Lower Ninth Ward...."

July 23, 2010 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Downtown Austin Plan Needs You

The DAP re-envisions Downtown, district by district

"...the development standards will add form-based (context-sensitive, place-making) elements, building on the urban design guidelines developed by the Design..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Hall Hustle: CURE-ing the Density Bonus Gridlock

Planning Commission wants more time to sort out public benefits

"...recommended a four-month moratorium on adopting rules for denser building Downtown. Planning Chair Dave Sullivan is cognizant of the..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Developing Stories: Protecting the Waterfront (Part 2)

Council vote to determine future of waterfront

"...as affordable housing, transit, Lady Bird Lake view corridors, green building, and 3-D project modeling. The commission also supported..."

May 1, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Urban Planning Buzz

"...designation. They include open space, environment (e.g., water-quality controls), green building, public art, Great Streets Program compliance, community amenities,..."

March 12, 2008 News Post by Katherine Gregor

Beside The Point

City Council racing to get tasks done before end of year

"...advance those kinds of projects," incentives such as the green-building program, commercial design standards, and other conservation programs...."

Dec. 7, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Animal Shelter Lawsuit

Citizen groups sue city, allege 'conspiratorial strategy' to keep animal shelter relocation decision away from public scrutiny

"...Design Standards and Mixed Use Ordinance occurs before a building permit is issued; however, the relevant design-thinking needs to..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

More Developing Stories

A calendar of upcoming urban planning events

"...work with landmark Downtown properties such as the Scarborough Building, Littlefield Complex, and the Stephen F. Austin Hotel. In..."

April 13, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Going Vertical

The new VMU zoning could transform your neighborhood – and you have 90 days to help decide how

"...www.ci.austin.tx.us/development/downloads/final.pdf, for wonks reading along on the Web.) VMU buildings are, in fact, generally subject to all applicable standards..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

What the Ordinance Says

"...Green building. Energy and water conservation features each would yield..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars

Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else

"...in 2004"), to the local environment ("$11.5 million for green building, $5 million donation for open space ...), and..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

AMD's Plans Call for ...

"...Protection Zone. Construction on the first three of five buildings is expected to start in March 2006, with some..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...our residential projects showcased on past AIA, NARI, and green-building tours...."

Sept. 2, 2005 Column

Renovation Not Destruction

"...our residential projects showcased on past AIA, NARI, and green building tours. I would have loved to help save..."

Aug. 31, 2005 Postmarks

Toll Road Plan Remains in Fast Lane

But Gerald Daugherty (of all people) wants to slow road-building down

"...Daugherty is the great champion of Central Texas road building, the man who almost single-handedly defeated the light rail..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...HB 2839: Low-Interest Loan Program for Green Building..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Naked City

A look at breaking news items from around the city, state, and world

"...followed at 2:30 by a march to the Federal Building (www.austinagainstwar.org)...."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...from parking lots along the Trinity River. Tandy is building a new Radio Shack "campus" on the parking lots...."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature

Slusher vs. Bunch

Point/Counterpoint:

"...levels on every site.Miscellaneous DetailsSlusher: The development would include green-building measures, a prohibition on big-box retail, native plant landscaping,..."

July 19, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

There’s No Turning Back the Clock on Climate

Activist John Umphress reflects on “baby steps” at COP28

"...decisions for the climate. John Umphress is a retired green building leader with Austin Energy and a longtime climate..."

Dec. 12, 2023 News Post

Grant Will Help Make Flower Hill House the Museum Family Hoped For

$30,000 Texas Historical Commission grant will help restore the home

"...Sitting atop a lush green hill, the Flower Hill Urban Homestead sticks out like..."

Nov. 27, 2023 News Post by Mae Lackey

Toy Joy to Move Airport Location to Burnet Road

... and they're bringing candy!

"...Road is about to get slimed: Yes, the signature pink-and-green splat of independent vendors of distractions and decorations, Toy..."

June 15, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Kareem El-Ghayesh Brings a Taste of Egypt to Texas Barbecue

Building bridges with brisket

"...with mint-serrano chimichurri, and chicken sausage with sundried tomatoes, green olives, and feta. Another big hit? Brisket, of course,..."

May 7, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Tito’s Vodka Funds Local Community Gardens

Block to Block program supports 25 cities across the U.S.

"...Community gardens don’t just provide a hobby for green thumbs with extra time; they are also a vital..."

Nov. 19, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

RZA, NASA, and Captain America for South by Southwest

New keynotes, speakers added with days to spare

"...After announcing the world premiere of the eagerly-awaited The Green Knight and new speakers like Hillary Rodham Clinton and..."

March 3, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bitch Betta Have My Honey

August is Honey Month

"...blooming organic herbs and flowers, and big swaths of green space to explore, local bees are hard at work..."

Aug. 21, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Best Local Liquid Meals for When It’s Too Hot to Chew

We live on the face of the sun, and chewing takes energy

"...traveling the short distance from air-conditioned car to air-conditioned building can feel like trekking across the Sahara in your..."

Aug. 7, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Climate Change: Still Not a Hoax

Reducing carbon emissions with Austin Energy, without the Fayette Power Project

"...1979, is "by far" our city's biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions, said White, "and it accounts for about..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

The Grove Gets Final Approval

With one PUD approved, attention turns to Austin Oaks

"...• Plans for tree preservation, green building standards, landscaping standards..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Get This Right

"...bare minimum parkland, a 2-star rating on Austin Energy's Green Building Program, huge amounts of retail and bars that..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Postmarks

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