Cast a Giant Shadow
Evaluating the mayoral legacy of Kirk Watson
"...Watson's rep as Best Mayor Ever -- or at least as Austin's most charismatic politician since LBJ -- that..."
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Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Endorsements
"...time to come. And with runoffs likely in at least two council races, Austin voters can rest assured that..."
May 5, 2000 News Feature
Endorsements
"...time to come. And with runoffs likely in at least two council races, Austin voters can rest assured that..."
April 21, 2000 News Feature
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...protests over the development of the Waterstreet Lofts in East Austin ["Protesters' Message: 'Stop Gentrifying the Eastside'"]. Mr. Ortiz's..."
April 22, 2005 Column
Seeing the (Green) Light
Environment, Neighborhoods Set the Tone for Place 2 Race
"...Credit the appeal of environmental and neighborhood activism -- or at least fear of rampant growth..."
April 14, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton
Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday
After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off
"...Wed., June 28, after more than two decades of planning and redirection. The transit-oriented mixed-use space will sit just..."
June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff
Any Development Needs to Contribute Positively
"...protests over the development of the Waterstreet Lofts in East Austin [“Protesters' Message: 'Stop Gentrifying the Eastside'”]. Mr. Ortiz's..."
April 18, 2005 Postmarks
Endorsements: Saturday June 3 Runoff Election
"...Bill Spelman's almost scholarly perspective on the workings and planning options of the city. Rafael Quintanilla is a force..."
June 2, 2000 News Feature
June 3 Runoff Endorsements
"...Bill Spelman's almost scholarly perspective on the workings and planning options of the city. Rafael Quintanilla is a force..."
May 26, 2000 News Feature
Naked City
"...the Martin Junior High PTA, Con Ganas Inc., the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Team, and the United East..."
Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple
Public Notice
Gather round the Yule log and the figgy pudding, get out a paper and pen, and jot down some of these items from our Annual Holiday Wish List 2000, Part 2. Local organizations need you!
"...East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Team..."
Dec. 29, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer
Public Notice: Stating the Obvious
Adler "Austin Bargain" missing some fine print
"...we will not force density in the middle of neighborhoods. ... And in exchange, let's also agree that we..."
Feb. 10, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Lakeview Residents Not Ready to Leave
Luxury apartments displace low-income renters
"...Elementary, 21 at Martin Middle School, and 28 at Eastside Memorial High, according to district spokesman Jacob S. Barrett...."
Oct. 2, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú
Postmarks
Warning: blatant use of music knowledge within
"...El Concilio but also with Clean Water Action, the East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Planning Team, Public Citizen, the Montopolis..."
Nov. 12, 1999 Column
I-35 Makeover Update
Plan in the works for making bridge over I-35 between Sixth and Eighth streets more hospitable to pedestrian traffic.
"...this concrete no-man's land as a future gateway joining East and West Austin...."
March 9, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves
Chronicle Endorsements
"...the honorific of "public citizen." Lofton's advocacy has emphasized northeast neighborhood issues, while Houston is better known on citywide..."
Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature
Naked City
"...safety workshop takes place Saturday, July 13, focusing on East Fifth Street in East Austin between Comal and Chicon...."
July 12, 2002 News Feature
Naked City
Headlines
July 25, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
The Daily Hustle: 8/31/10
Get Austin Moving - to the ballot box
"...release issued yesterday. “I’m very pleased to see our neighborhood, business and environmental groups lending their support to this..."
Aug. 31, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Naked City
Headlines
"...a roadblock in front of the GOP congressional redistricting steamroller when he joined 10 Democrats in opposing any further..."
July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King
Sixth Sense
Neighbors, business owners, and the city are all searching for the future of East Sixth Street
"...bought a former grocery store and warehouse at the southeast corner of East Sixth and Medina streets. After eight..."
Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin
Separation Anxieties
New Section?
"...United States." It has become "of value to a neighborhood, community, or area. It is "valued as an aspect..."
Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature by Charles Nafus
Mapping the Future
Seven longtime Austinites talk about Smart Growth, neighborhood planning, and the future of Central Austin in an October roundtable discussion.
"...point of this conversation is to have fun," says Planning Commissioner Ben Heimsath. "The Chronicle thinks that if we..."
Dec. 3, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Neighbors Know Best
Lewis, Garcia Team Up Against Affordable Housing
"...illustration by Doug Potter "Neighborhoods Council" has such a heartwarming ring. Everybody can get..."
Dec. 12, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy
Naked City
Off the Desk:
"...Speaking of campaigning, the Mueller Neighborhoods Coalition will host a candidates forum March 22 at..."
March 5, 1999 News Feature
Naked City
In a marathon Planning Commission meeting, three neighborhood plans get approved while one, the controversial East Cesar Chavez plan, gets postponed after a lengthy and heated discussion.
"...steps forward, one giant step back for the city's neighborhood planning effort at Planning Commission on June 20. While..."
June 30, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Mixed Use, Mixed Emotions
An anniversary review of Austin's vertical mixed-use program discovers a range of responses to density, change, and planning
"...Austin embarked on a complex experiment in populist urban planning known as "VMU." That's "vertical mixed-use," a new zoning..."
Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
New Kid on the Block
Neighborhood Services office aims to help neighborhoods help themselves
"...Austin needs to coordinate better how it responds to neighborhoods," says Cora Wright. That would be her job, or..."
Jan. 14, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Going Vertical
The new VMU zoning could transform your neighborhood – and you have 90 days to help decide how
"...people and cars and high-rises to one's own central neighborhood – even in the noble service of the environment..."
Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Creating a 'Corridor'
"...the corridor -- transforming, and at times worrying, the Eastside neighborhoods.SALTILLO DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLANDeveloper: Capital Metro..."
