Can This District Be Saved?

The revival of the Warehouse District is rooted in Austin's history – and its popularity is also its peril

"...End and Fox and Hound. Now they're just empty parking lots, slated for redevelopment as, respectively, a Westin Hotel..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

City Budget Crunch

Our discount 'menu'

"...$270,562: Increase early-parking fines by $5, from $15 to $20...."

June 26, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Dallas Re:Visions Itself

Dallas aims to move ahead of the class in sustainable development

"...sustainable urban development is about to rise from a parking lot. The visionary project began with an international design..."

June 12, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

On the Lege

It turns out that the State Board of Education knows more about science than real scientists!

"...vote on revising the Texas Essential Knowledge & Skills requirements for K-12 public education. Amazingly, although the TEKS comprises..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...improvements. McCabe said by February 2010, construction of underground parking should begin; building construction starts could take another 18..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature

The Long Shadow of Wal-Mart

Place 1 candidates differ on development, environment

"...Springs Ordin­ance, and a ban on coal-tar sealants on parking lots. Going forward, he's looking at reducing plastic-bag use..."

April 25, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Developing Stories

City off to promising start with Seaholm East Redevelopment District

"...and architecture, public spaces, sustainable/green building, transit connectivity, city-owned parking, and (most recently) on-site affordable housing...."

March 7, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...Dr. Forgione's office, we saw two buses in the parking lot. I don't know if we were supposed to..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature

City Council Notebook

Council goes balls out for their last meeting of the year.

"...Bonus Task Force recos. Item 63: Creating the Austin Parking Enterprise. Item 64: Convening a task force to study..."

Dec. 12, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

AISD Scrambles for Another Bond Election

Volunteer Citizens' 2008 Bond Advisory Committee considering proposed projects, mostly driven by essential repairs, swelling student numbers, and changing curriculum requirements

"...something that can wait, we'll put it in the parking lot until next time," said Turner. "We're looking at..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Squares for Rock Stars

Spending a show with chefs Luke Bibby and James Holmes backstage at the Backyard

"...Parking at the Backyard out on Highway 71 involves a..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Developing Stories: The Long Capitol View

The Downtown Commission and Heritage Society of Austin square off over Capitol-view corridors

"...state version (don't ask); where they conflict, the stricter requirements now prevail...."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point

Seaholm unveiled: Is the game worth the phalli?

"...$18 million in infrastructure: streets, rights-of-way, utility costs, a parking garage. Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley noted that most..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Big Picture Map

A comprehensive map of Town Lake Corridor public and private development projects

"...Hyatt Regency Hotel Site 208 Barton Springs Rd. (Currently parking area for the Hyatt) Mixed-use 20-story project, with 12..."

Jan. 19, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...have met the minimum qualifications. Having met these meager requirements, under changes to the city charter in 2003, the..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...on a per-hour and/or per-mile basis with gas, insurance, parking, maintenance, and roadside assistance all included in the price..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...only will the Fix290 Coalition's alternative satisfy CAMPO's mobility requirements, it will do so at a lower cost and..."

June 23, 2006 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...inconsistent and unclear on both the "real time" posting requirements and the question of privacy protections. Simply declaring the..."

April 21, 2006 Column

Y Not?

The battle over AMD's move to Lantana is a one-tract skirmish in a larger war over the uncertain future of Central Texas

"...tract is grandfathered out of current Save Our Springs requirements – the impervious cover of a nongrandfathered tract would..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Small Victories

The Travis Co. Lege delegation closed shop with a few achievements

"...day, and they didn't put orange barrels in our parking spaces, or call us disloyal traitors." Barrientos believes that..."

June 10, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to implement major improvements. Separate standards for the diverse requirements of trial, direct appeal, and post conviction writ counsel..."

April 15, 2005 Column

Here Today, There Tomorrow

Austin ISD Schools grapple with high student turnover – and all its consequences

"...even knocks on the door of Apt. 105. The parking lot is empty. On the blue paint of the..."

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin @ Large: Triangle, Full Circle

Seven glorious years later, and did we learn anything?

"...that big ugly suburban apartment building, with its enormous parking garage, a mile or so south on Guadalupe. Look..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to Lake Austin Boulevard starting Thursday, meaning even less parking for the daytime portion of council meetings at LCRA.)..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The Superduplex Struggle

"...key concerns including overcrowding, the scale of the buildings, parking and traffic, and the ability of developers to avoid..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Duplex or Not Duplex?

"...duplexes don't have to conform to the city code requirements (parking, impervious cover, compatibility with neighboring structures, and so..."

Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...condemn a Downtown block for a new Convention Center parking garage, a Travis Co. judge ruled this week. But..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Showdown at Sixth and Lamar

The new chain shopping center raises alarms from local merchants.

"...the city several years ago for meeting Smart Growth requirements. Back then, Sixth+Lamar was called the Austin MarketPlace, and..."

July 26, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Dancing About Architecture

Noise ordinance debate blows over -- for now -- while Internet radio crisis threatens, and SIMS crisis subsides.

"...3) The record-keeping requirements would be almost impossible to keep up with. For..."

May 3, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Sammy's House Looks for a Home

"...for the permit as long as Sammy's met certain requirements -- including developing a parking plan for the center's..."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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