Mueller: The Art of the Deal

Will the City Give Away Mueller Airport to Save Barton Springs?

"...case, Stratus has the upper hand. Despite the SOS ordinance -- passed to limit growth over the Edwards Aquifer..."

Dec. 1, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...was whether the AISD Board of Trustees violated the Open Meetings Act by discussing real estate dealings in closed..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature

Why Portland Doesn't Look Like Austin

Rose (City)-Colored Glasses

"...events as the "Whose Grass is Greener?" teleconference. As long-range city planning comes back into local vogue, with the..."

Dec. 15, 1995 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fighting to Stay

As Austin's housing market booms, its poorest residents fight to exist

"...vanish in the city, especially those in the price range of the poorest residents, consumer choice becomes a nonfactor,..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...billboards has suffered a setback, with a proposed city ordinance being pulled from this week's council agenda. On Friday,..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature

Council: Choosing Sides

An estimated 9,000 lots will become eligible to build ADUs

"...Mayor Steve Adler persuaded Casar to restrict the initial ordinance (via zoning categories) to the smaller range. That compromise..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Diving Right In

The new 10-1 Council begins to re-invent Austin government

"...about actual policies? While it's possible to deduce a range of potential positions from the folks now on the..."

Jan. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Crash Course

Cabs try to survive in the era of Uber

"...to switch, he'd have to wait for space to open up...."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

East Austin Studio De-Tour

Homesteading artists face city code challenges – and raise old fears – in changing neighborhoods

"...staircase (or lack thereof). They also eyed the general arrangement of the property...."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Austin Comp Planning: A Brief History

Moving forward sometimes requires looking back

"...be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population, and the location and..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Latest Proposal

Downtown businesses and orgs form an alliance

"...once again soliciting support for a stricter Downtown anti-solicitation ordinance. The news is that this time, the alliance has..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...approved on second reading Mayor Gus Garcia's proposed anti-smoking ordinance. The measure now includes exemptions for bingo parlors, nonprofit..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature

Developing Stories: Private Projects, Public Benefits

Could developers become Austin's new benefactors?

"...city goals – such as affordable housing, parks and open space, public transportation, a clean environment, climate protection, and..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Hunting for Housing

Landlord lawsuit and housing research frame housing crisis

"...legislative session to prohibit cities from enacting "source-of-income" anti-discrimination ordinances, measures meant to grant low-income renters greater housing options...."

Jan. 9, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and Austin city government; education; transportation; and more. To arrange a speaker for your organization or shindig, call 451-6710..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Last Call for Lowe's? Council Ready to Split

It's still 4-3 and holding as the controversial big-box deal goes up for final approval

"...its local lobbyist -- former Mayor Bruce Todd, no stranger to development-dealing during his tenure -- tried to bring..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...right for her baby without being told by random strangers that it's shameful or obscene. We have billboards on..."

June 16, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of city improvement projects down to the target $600-million range. The discussion focused on two emotionally resonant issues: affordable..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...service men, weddings, graduations, and even a funeral with open coffin. Del, while primarily in Spanish, had an English..."

March 11, 2005 Column

Not Keen on Green

Enviros: Bristol and Biscoe Don't Cut It

"...secured most of the key endorsements from a wide range of special interest groups, and his camp has suggested..."

Feb. 13, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Court of Appeals. S.O.S. claims ACC violated the Texas Open Meetings Act when it voted to buy the 79-acre..."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature

Then There's This: Bond Election Crib Sheet

Here's a thumbnail of the seven bond propositions, from transportation to film

"...million bond package that would provide funding for a range of capital projects and community programs. There's a little..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

The Bigger Picture

Planning comprehensively

"...city's comprehensive plan – plus a study of fresh long-range planning approaches – City Council has finally taken action..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Totally PC

When it comes to city planning, nothing's constant but change.

"...observers, Dukes-Rhone was content to wait for a future opening on the commission (in part because she was eight..."

Oct. 6, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Music, Music Everywhere City Council approved an ordinance last week that will make it easier for future..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature

Council Member Seeks to Make Homeownership More Attainable With Smaller Lot Sizes

Can Council meet the missing middle?

"...than a year, directs staff to work on a range of issues related to the city's single­-family zoning districts,..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Housing Casts Shadows on Council's Preelection Agenda

The home stretch

"...(one of those four) that would reaffirm a city ordinance passed in 2014 that protects Austin residents from housing..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Members To Back Abortion Support Budget Measure

Garza, Casar plan support for $100K in abortion assistance

"...the regulatory and cost burdens of accessing the full range of reproductive health care services, including abortion, fall disproportionately..."

Aug. 15, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

SXSW Post-Mortem

Taking stock of the most tumultuous SXSW in the event's history

"...of the conference and its surrounding ecosystem – a range of concerts, parties, and small-scale festivals known collectively as..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Nov. 6 Elections: The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

"...health care infrastructure: medical school, teaching hospital, and a range of new clinics and services funded by both local..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

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