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Latest arguments over historic zoning sound like déjà vu
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Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar
Iconic Preservation Concepts
"...... Intent is to create language that roughly parallels Historic Zoning for Iconic Preservation. (compare § 25-2-351Ñ359)..."
Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature
A Host of Historic Holdouts
Surrounded by the New Austin, these icons stuck around
"...it on all sides. Despite its status as a historic landmark, the Tiniest Bar has felt pressure from city..."
July 12, 2019 News Feature by Savana Dunning
Young Parents, UT Students Support Zoning Changes at Historic Meeting
The renting generations
"...– without making minimum lot sizes smaller, or encouraging preservation of existing homes. That would allow for three stories..."
Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher
East Austinite’s Plan to Sell Home Nearly Thwarted
CM Houston's historic lack of compassion
"...move that triggers an automatic review by the city's Historic Preservation Office for any structure older than 40 years...."
Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Caleb Pritchard
The Daily Hustle: 12/17/10
So, a salamander walks into a historic Hyde Park home …
"...surprise, last night's council action saw approval of a historic district for Hyde Park, and the controversial Water Treatment..."
Dec. 17, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Protect and Preserve
How can we keep Austin's cultural heritage authentic?
"...Austin and its citizens have shown little enthusiasm for historic and cultural preservation beyond individual historic landmark buildings or..."
July 24, 2015 News Feature by Cindy Widner
Can This District Be Saved?
The revival of the Warehouse District is rooted in Austin's history – and its popularity is also its peril
"...single building has (or has even applied for) protective historic landmark status, nor is the district as a whole..."
Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Old Homes = New Yuppies?
The City Council places a 90-day moratorium on new historic zoning cases in the Eastside and creates a task force to examine the relationship between historic zoning and gentrification.
"..."I don't think that just because it's a historic home ... that all of a sudden we [should]..."
July 19, 2002 News Feature by Brant Bingamon
Invasion of the McMansions
Tarrytown neighbors outraged over demolition of house they considered historic
"...demolition crew and made frantic calls to the city's historic preservation department and police. One bystander even offered to..."
Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola
City Hall Hustle: Don't Know Much About History, Or ...
Historic districts come to council, and the acreage gets tied in a knot
"...discussion over controversial new rules governing the creation of historic districts in Austin's neighborhoods...."
Aug. 14, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Funding Texas' Parks and Wildlife: No Walk Through the Park
Parks may finally get more funding, but advocates are wary of shifting some assets to the Texas Historical Commission
"...lays the groundwork for the controversial transfer of 18 historic sites from Parks and Wildlife Department purview to the..."
May 8, 2007 News Post by Daniel Mottola
History Removed
Art-deco facade disappears from 1940s building
"...removed, much to the horror of daily passersby and preservationists. Even the city's go-to officials for all things historic..."
Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Amy Smith
Holy Uproar Over Eastside Teardown
Neighborhood fights demolition of former Eastside convent
"...pit? That's the question at the heart of a historic-preservation controversy involving the 1917 Schmidt House at 1600 E...."
July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
The City Forced Their Church's Expensive Demolition
Now the appraisal district wants $100,000
"...the building was both in solid shape physically and historically significant...."
Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...• Three homes on historic Rainey Street now have a home at the Star..."
Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature
The Good Fight
Former Mayor Gus Garcia suits up for Las Manitas
"...are showing strong interest in the fate of the historic buildings and their tenants. At this Monday's meeting of..."
Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Naked City
F&W on EPA and Barton Springs, portable toilets for Sixth Street flushed, job vacancies at the Sheriff's office & lack of education at Barton Springs
"...has been flushed, at least temporarily, by the city's Historic Landmark Commission. Barbara Stocklin of the city's Historic Preservation..."
July 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King
Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less
The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town
"...we at the Chronicle watched with interest from our offices along the highway at 40th Street. (This reporter has..."
June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Betty Baker Rules
Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way
"...is admired for her expertise in land use and historic preservation...."
April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith
Silent Partner
You don't hear much about Wayne Bell when the Long Center for the Performing Arts is discussed. That may be because this honored Austin architect is low-key, modest, the consummate team player. But he's the point man on this $60 million project and arts writer Robi Polgar reveals how integral he is in getting it built in a calm, orderly, informed, and successful way.
"...of firsts: first state restoration architect with the Texas Historical Commission; first chairman of the Historic Landmarks Commission; first..."
Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar
With Equity in Mind, Austin Embarks on Bringing Its History Up to Date
So many more stories to tell
"...earned a much-desired listing on the National Register of Historic Places...."
July 2, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...In your April 2 article on the Historic Task Force ["New Rules for Old Buildings: The Historic..."
April 23, 2004 Column
Can Dirty Sixth Be Cleaned Up?
City Hall, the bars and clubs, and now a big developer say, “Maybe?”
"...against the Victorian limestone fronts of the street's numerous historic buildings," Smith wrote...."
June 17, 2022 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki
Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...• The city's Historic Preservation Task Force is close to finishing its work..."
Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature
Austin @ Large: Austin at Large
The fuss over historic zoning is a symptom of larger city problems.
"...to work itself into a fine little freak-out over historic zoning. Granted, the subject is inherently controversial -- historic..."
Aug. 22, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
A Church and Its People on Austin's Eastside
The living history of David Chapel
"...of public involvement. He worked in the city manager's office in Dallas, leaving that post in 1979 to attend..."
Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher
Developing Stories: The Norwood Posse Wants You!
Travis Heights neighbors have revived the Norwood House restoration effort – are they too late?
"...House. Now a nonprofit group dedicated to restoring the historic home that sits on city park land wants your..."
Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor
Naked City
Pissed On and Pissed Off
"...the meantime, APD Cmndr. Harold Piatt (who oversees the officers who work Sixth Street) said, the police -- with..."
July 20, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith
The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]
As May money season opens, candidates blossom
"...administrator; Council candidate (2005) Issues: health care, education, transportation, historic preservation www.andrewbucknall.com(FB) Bucknall for District One..."
