Council: Not Just STRs
Restore Rundberg, nondiscrimination also on the menu
"...a web portal to assist small businesses through the development process, adding new staff, expanding customer wait areas, and..."
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Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma
Chronicle Endorsements
"...and private sector – including hands-on foreign policy and economic development experience with USAID in Jordan and Kuwait –..."
Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature
Public Notice: Government by Committee
Tonight's Town Hall: First step in a "New Way Forward"
"...are currently seven standing Council committees (an eighth, on economic incentives, completed its work and is no longer active)...."
Jan. 23, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Project Connect: Central Corridor Options
Last public workshop considers the future of high-capacity transit
"...BRT, and as permanent installations, would attract more consistent economic development. However, urban rail comes with a much higher..."
April 18, 2014 News Feature by Mac McCann
City Council: Less Is More
CMs tackle stealth dorms and economic incentives deals
"...morning briefings include not only an annual report on economic development (Item 58), but also the layout of proposed..."
Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Michael King
'Chronicle' Endorsements
"...county policy, including stricter groundwater regulations, a more inclusive economic development policy, and a means of improving the county's..."
Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature
Ballroom Dancing
SXSW panel reviews
"...of Africa's rich musical landscape to serve as an economic driver. United Nations Development Program consultant Elizabeth Smith noted..."
March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Greg Beets
Out of the Race to the Top
Legislators, educators respond to lost federal funds
"...granted the limited, one-time funds available under the RTT program."..."
Jan. 14, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker
How People More Important Than You Are Voting
McCracken, Leffingwell list prominent prog, small biz supporters
"...McCracken said. “Issues like reproductive health, equal rights and economic opportunity for everybody, living wages, affordable housing and many..."
April 8, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Developing Stories
More lessons from Seattle
"...in 1998, Seattle has conducted a successful and well-orchestrated program of implementing those plans. The effort is conducted by..."
June 15, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor
Developing Stories
Five Good Reasons Las Manitas Deserves a City Loan
"...may be a tiny taco joint, but as an economic development engine for Austin, it packs an outsized wallop...."
June 8, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor
Naked City
"...and the Texas Education Agency. The reason could be economic. As UT raises its tuition, it can make sense..."
Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature
The Range War at Commissioners Court
Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections
"...of quid pro quo offer that carries a unique economic development incentive: In exchange for the county's delinquent tax..."
May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith
The Council We Deserve?
In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff
"...some weight with UT voters or those hot on economic development.)..."
April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...but has not succeeded in completing the TYC rehabilitation programs because he is mentally retarded. Youth Commission programs are..."
Nov. 28, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Naked City
A local investor charges Endeavor's tax-rebate package is not just stupid but illegal
"...of the Texas Local Government Code, which governs such economic development efforts. Chapter 380 -- a rather vague, sketchy..."
Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Smart Growth Is Dead, Long Live Smart Growth
As Sixth + Lamar teeters, the Domain aims to pick up Austin's new-school incentive package.
"...the city is hoping to achieve with its new economic development model: more bang without lost bucks...."
May 2, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple
Everybody Loves a Wynn-er
Will Wynn is his own flavor of ice cream -- pure vanilla, but mixed with nuts
"...Austin Alliance, and the leader of the current council's economic recovery efforts...."
Feb. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Isn't It FABulous?
Austin considers a $95 million incentives package for AMD
"...bonus if AMD contributes to affordable housing and childcare programs...."
July 6, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith
Naked City
The city of Austin is ready to publish its request for proposals for a master developer for Mueller, and a dozen or two potential builders are already lining up to answer the call.
"...(RFQ) for potential master developers to implement the adopted redevelopment plan for the former Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. The..."
Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Naked City
Licking the Platter Clean
"...fund; a citywide "neighborhood academy" and a pilot neighborhood-services program in East and Northeast Austin; an African-American cultural history..."
Sept. 17, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Faster Than Sound: Should the Live Music Fund Go to Musicians or Venues?
While eligibility is worked out, Music Commission
nails down “PIE” equity plan
"...Preservation, Innovation, and Elevation & Collaboration (PIE) at the program's core. The PIE concept, developed by commissioner Jonathan "Chaka"..."
Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Council Recap: $15M in SAVES Funding for Venues, Child Care, Iconic Biz
Efforts to raid Convention Center reserves turned back
"...Coming in response to the SAVES (Save Austin’s Vulnerable Economic Sectors) resolution adopted by Council on Sept. 17, the..."
Oct. 2, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders
Naked City
"...its own site, and Green may be ripe for development in the next few months. See "Seaholm and Green..."
Dec. 28, 2007 News Feature
Austin Hunkers Down and Waits as the Pandemic Grows
It’s closing time
"...the rules are rules and they are enforceable." The economic impact..."
March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Public Notice: Transit for Art for Transit
Call to artists: Jump into the billion-dollar pool
"...dedicated to public art and artists through the city Economic Development Department's Art in Public Places program, which funds..."
Jan. 17, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro
How Austin Is Tackling Homelessness on the Street and at City Hall
More shelters, more beds, and more fights about ordinances ahead
"...expanding strategies such as Public Works' "violet bag" pilot program, which provides trash bags to residents without housing, so..."
Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders
Naked City
"...and northeast Travis Co., cited improved east-west mobility and economic-development initiatives among his achievements. He also took an active..."
Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature
Austin At Risk
Tech leaders look for solution to Austin's growth problems
"...ended up with a whole different "Austin" -- physically, economically, and culturally. And there ain't enough room in this..."
May 12, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Bush vs. Bush
Clean Air: Optional or Mandatory?
"...Texas Open Records Act by the Sustainable Energy and Economic Development Coalition, an Austin-based environmental group, show that the..."
