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Council: From Soup to Nuts ...
"...Hyde Park Neigh­bor­hood Association, go toe-to-toe over the potential redevelopment of the Baker Center (AISD's Avenue B property, Item..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

It’s Baker Center, Not Baker Homes
What’s 25% of zero? To the Alamo Drafthouse, still zero.
"...the details were all hammered out," he said. The redevelopment of the site will happen in phases, so while..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

CodeNEXT: Frustrations Mount (Again)
Commissioners lament “the worst code I have ever seen in my life”
"...the big three: greater flood management on big properties (redevelopment would be held to the same standards as new..."

March 23, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines
"...The Alamo's Baker School redevelopment hit a snag Tuesday night when the Planning Commission..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature

Whose Affordability Crisis?
Looking through the prism's lens
"...hundreds of properties were upzoned en masse, permitting intense redevelopment, while the city got little in return (at least..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Location, Location, Location
AISD is moving its administrative offices from West Sixth Street to Highway 290. Why would any government entity do that?
"...AISD administration. Schlos­ser Development has not yet announced their redevelopment plans for the CAC, and has announced that it..."

Jan. 26, 2018 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

There’s Never Been a City Council Candidate Like Lewis Conway Jr.
Grassroots organizer, convicted felon eyes Ora Houston's seat
"...wins she does have, like eliminating the Central Urban Redevelopment zoning that spurred development on the Eastside, he considers..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Council: Another Quiet Dais?
Agenda features the CURE and a list of proposed audits
"...– without commensurate community benefits. The zoning (Central Urban Redevelopment Combined District) was initially created in 1996 to incentivize..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

“Center for Austin’s Future” in Search of Candidates
New nonprofit plans to groom City Council members
"...Riley hinted that a major reason for so much redevelopment pressure on the Eastside is that so many "high..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

CodeNEXT: Still Stuck
Draft two brings growing pains for the land use rewrite
"...Housing and Community Develop­ment Department staffer Erica Leak addressed redevelopment and the proposed density bonus program. Juntunen said draft..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Downtown Puzzle: Dell Seton’s Innovation Station
Goodbye to Brackenridge, hello to ...?
"...months. What we know so far is that the redevelopment plan proposes pedestrian-friendly streets and open spaces served by..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ground Floor Theatre's Long Comeback
With Gibberish Mostly, Lisa Scheps' company makes its long-awaited return to the stage scene
"...did not pull permits on the massive 979 Springdale redevelopment – the old U.S. Food Service warehouse complex –..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Putting Together the Downtown Puzzle
A closer look at Mayor Adler’s proposals to solve (and pay for) Downtown conundrums
"...funding streams for Red River music clubs and mixed-use redevelopment on East Sixth; provide additional monies for historic preservation;..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Downtown Puzzle: Live on Red River
Mayor’s plan envisions a brighter future for Downtown clubs
"...fancy redesign, Red River real estate becomes primed for redevelopment and massively increased lease prices. Empire Control Room &..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Tovo and Casar Unfiltered on CodeNEXT
The Council members' full conversation with the Chronicle
"...in the first presentation (not in this one), how redevelopment would happen, could gentrification be slowed or accelerated, through..."

Sept. 14, 2017 News Post by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: Looking for a Magic Bullet
CodeNEXT arguments reflect the complexity of affordability problems
"...worse, by driving up land values and incentivizing intensive redevelopment that displaces central city residents and creates a "domino..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Column by Michael King

CodeNEXT: Conditions for Overlays
Draft 2.0 being readied for Sept. 15
"...housing options would target "more vacant land and less redevelopment." Additionally, Fregonese noted that under the existing code there..."

Aug. 11, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

CodeNEXT: Communication Is Key
CAG, staff present updates to Planning Commission
"...to use water more effectively. Additionally, under the proposal, redevelopment projects will have to pay a fee-in-lieu to flood..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Origin Story of the Liberty Lunch Brand
Former venue owner Mark Pratz on Stubb’s potential re-branding
"...their property back in 1999 [following the original site’s redevelopment]. We tried for two years and the city even..."

July 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Council: Austin, Can You Spare $7 million?
CodeNEXT, budget, and the long shadow of the state
"...state Facilities Commission for city support of the planned redevelopment of the Capitol Complex (www.tfc-ccp.com). The ask was for..."

June 26, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Plaza Saltillo Ground-breaking Set for Wednesday
After a long wait, the Eastside redevelopment finally kicks off
"...any unforeseen circumstances, construction on the 10-acre Plaza Saltillo redevelopment will begin Wed., June 28, after more than two..."

June 23, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines
"...that smelly Austin kick in on the Capitol Complex redevelopment. "Council: Take a Deep Breath," June 23...."

June 23, 2017 News Feature

Why Does Everyone Hate CodeNEXT?
Can a polarized Austin reach consensus on land use by next spring?
"...(a planning estimation tool) that seemed to indicate aggressive redevelopment and dramatic residential "displacement" threatened by the new code...."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

“This is not workable.”
City Commissions slam draft CodeNEXT plan in Tuesday joint meeting
"...that one in seven Austinites would be displaced by redevelopment enabled by CodeNEXT was correct. Joyce said that was..."

May 31, 2017 News Post by Nick Barbaro

Council: Hiding in Plain Sight
Immigration, Fire, Capitol view corridors fill out a busy Thursday
"...Not yet clear if this will obstruct Central Health redevelopment of the UMC-Brackenridge site: Better to look marvelous than..."

May 19, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

As Austin Grows, So Does the Risk of Flood
Forget the 100-year storms. City flooding happens all the time, often right in your backyard.
"...communities more walkable and connected. WPD has proposed that redevelopment projects be responsible for retrofitting their detention, because even..."

April 21, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Point Austin: Prisoners of Success
The ever-elusive Austin determination to "manage growth"
"...on big time." He also expressed concern about too-rapid redevelopment of existing affordable housing stock, while noting that much..."

April 21, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Dawn of the Code
CodeNEXT maps released by city staff, presented to Council
"...while neighborhoods farther east and already subject to rapid redevelopment would become subject to “transect zone” standards incorporating much..."

April 18, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Housing Blueprint Strategery
City Council works Merck, Housing Plan, Austin Oaks PUD
"...– to the increase in traffic that almost any redevelopment would represent – was left largely unchanged, and how..."

April 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: The EV/AV Club
Thinking big about planning and mobility
"...financial relocation assistance to tenants" losing their homes to redevelopment. Now, the Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office has..."

March 10, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

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