Seeing the Light

Capital Metro unveils plans for light rail, a bus-rapid-transit system, and HOV lanes for Austin.

"...to do the deed? On October 25, the transit authority's board of directors will decide whether to accept their..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin @ Large: Say It Ain't So, Metro!

If that's all there is, my friends, then let's keep driving … or worse

"...know, while you were out of town, the transit authority presented its ready-for-action "All Systems Go!" plan to a..."

Aug. 27, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...be exempt from city regulations until the state assumes authority over it. The story continues at a hearing Jan...."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature

With Minimal Drama, Saltillo Project Lurches Forward

Capital Metro hires a planner and appoints community advisors for the rail-yard redevelopment

"...The Saltillo District redevelopment effort cleared a major hurdle last week -- and,..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

What's Next for Rosewood?

The transformation of Rosewood Courts is the centerpiece of a larger neighborhood plan

"...But later this year, Rosewood's owner, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin, will begin the next..."

Aug. 22, 2014 News Feature by Katie Pearl Halloran

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...when it comes to the neighborhoods around the former Mueller Airport site, or so the city is about to..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

This week at council: The city's proposed agreement with Stratus comes up for discussion; the Pedestrian Plan awaits approval; and Vignette's downtown deal is up for a vote.

"...over the aquifer for development rights at the former Mueller Airport site, the site of one of the city's..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Naked City

"...-- has now been dropped by the Texas Turnpike Authority from its list of Central Texas road projects, state..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Infill On Trial

What's the Verdict on the Latest Central-City Boom?

"...we want it now. While not synonymous with central-city redevelopment -- which can take forms other than new construction..."

Feb. 14, 1997 News Feature

Railing at the Rail Yard:

Capital Metro runs into (surprise!) angry neighbors as it contemplates redeveloping its Eastside rail yard.

"...Cap Metro's attempts at inclusion, and think the transit authority is putting the neighborhoods at risk. The setting, as..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...contract enabling San Francisco-based ROMA Design Group, consultants for Mueller Airport redevelopment and the Seaholm District Master Plan, to..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 Local Stories

Central Texas in 2005

"...4) Mueller's Perfect Landing: After 20 years of talk and eight..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Clean Campaigns heat wave, Alcoa's new problems, No Pipeline solutions at AAS, Personnel puzzles at AISD, City resignations, Mueller redevelopment candidates, Hyde Park meets again & Ed Herman's letter to the Times

"...can offer (Sunday, July 29) is to suggest handing authority over unregulated gathering lines to that legendary footstool to..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...claims that he who wields the gavel wields absolute authority. His package of proposals to create an independent redistricting..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

The Shark Bites Back

Mitchell Says the Eastside Needs Sharp Teeth

"...city housing officials who are currently profiting from Mitchell's redevelopment plans. "He's got his little cronies that he works..."

April 18, 1997 News Feature

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...to temporarily park the arts at Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services, which later became Economic Development. Initially, the arts..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Beaten Track

Can Light Rail Build Livable Communities?

"...year's worth of muckraking and woodshedding of the transit authority. (Right before Rail-Volution, Capital Metro's contract compliance officer, Irie..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The More Things Change...

"...though Lord only knows what would have happened to Mueller...."

Jan. 8, 1999 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Make Mueller Moves: The Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller moved from..."

July 2, 2021 News Feature

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...example of an urbanist neighborhood in Austin would be Mueller, the redevelopment of the old airport – although urbanists..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...notch, of sorts, in the ECT belt – the redevelopment of Robert Mueller Municipal Airport – is likewise heating..."

May 14, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Slum, Sweet Slum?

An Annual Look at My Own Backyard

"...There's downtown, to our west past I-35; there's Robert Mueller Airport, to our northeast along MLK; and there's the..."

Oct. 24, 1997 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...-- the California consultants who've advised the city on Mueller Airport redevelopment, the Seaholm District, and the Second Street..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Changing the Landscape

Beyond East Austin

"...by the overlay. For example, the neighborhoods near Robert Mueller Municipal Airport -- at the apex of the overlay..."

May 14, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...crisis continues. The Statesman reported Austin/Travis County Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott said Austin would need to reach..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature

The Power to Change

A quick sound check with the Austin mayoral candidates

"...arts, they are also for profit. That’s why placing authority for carrying out policies to promote music, film and..."

April 30, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

The B&C List

"...Robert Mueller Municipal Airport Plan Imple­mentation Advisory Commission (quarterly)..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature

Top 10 Developing Stories

"...Dilemma Frustration erupted once again over the Austin Revitalization Authority's endlessly lagging Urban Renewal plan. The city's consultants declared..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point

Just like your college-ball hopefuls, several city manager picks won't go the distance

"...the bond houses. Cauthen also revamped an ailing housing authority; bargained with American Federation of State, County, and Municipal..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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