Point Austin: The Campaigns Continue

Catching up with mayor and county judge wannabes

"...open-ended questions about official "public safety" priorities, immigrants rights, housing affordability, and workforce training (Capital IDEA)...."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Column by Michael King

‘Martinez for Austin’ Kicks Off Campaign

Council member opens all-city tour at Barton Springs

"...for women firefighters, to oppose sweatshops, to support affordable housing and living wages, to improve transportation and financial transparency..."

April 5, 2014 News Post by Michael King

It Doesn't Get Any Dumber

"...currently written, is to stop the demolition of existing housing stock in neighborhoods north of the UT campus until..."

Feb. 25, 2014 Postmarks

Council Set to Tackle 'Stealth Dorms' Next Week

No meeting this week, but plenty of contention next week

"...Hous­ing and Community Affairs) to build two new affordable housing rental projects and to expand an existing multifamily development...."

Feb. 7, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Lost Pines Found

How a handful of neighbors helped rebuild Bastrop County – one home at a time

"...efforts on addressing the No. 1 unmet need – housing. With "no offices, no staff, no central telephone number..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Taco PUD Overcomes NA 'Karaoke'

Against opposition from several neighborhoods, Council gives condo tower first nod of approval

"...be required to provide a certain amount of affordable housing on site, or (more likely) pay a $430,000 fee..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Oak Creek Village Strikes a New Deal

Developers, tenants, and city pleased with agreement

"...praising the project as a new model of affordable housing for the city...."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

'Constructed Landscapes'

Seher Shah's collection best if viewed through one's own eyes first

"...autocratic. It calls to mind photos of Chinese government housing, seen from the air. The only pieces that suggest..."

June 21, 2013 Arts Review by Matthew Irwin

Council: Passes Corridor Plan, Kills CURE

Council paves the way for a new urban makeover of the strip east of I-35

"...Plan that's designed to beef up the city's affordable housing efforts. The resolution, which passed on a 6-1 vote..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Council Stoked for Last Meeting of Year

Agenda lineup: affordable housing, Barton Springs Zone, PUD, and more

"...up $10 million in potential resources for "near-term" affordable housing projects and programs in the wake of the November..."

Dec. 14, 2012 News Feature by Amy Smith

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