Should Austin's small parks be held to different standards?

The Parks and Recreation Department says it does not make sense to create a unique policy addressing pocket parks – small urban parks less than 2 acres in size – despite the challenges faced by locals who say it has…

Parks • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Jul 16, 2015

City seeks to "empower" Red River district

With news spreading about the struggles of several music venues in Austin’s Red River Cultural District, many have raised concerns about the future of the area’s identity. Meanwhile, the city is rolling out a new plan that could help give…

Austin • By Tyler Whitson • Jul 15, 2015

Shelter dogs to get playgroups, not paid dog walkers

Austin’s new Chief Animal Services Officer, Tawny Hammond, said Monday she will institute part of a City Council recommendation intended to deal with concerns that dogs in the city’s shelters were not getting out of their cages enough. Hammond said…

Austin • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Jul 15, 2015

Griffin School variance delayed once again

The Board of Adjustment once again postponed a crucial variance for the Griffin School on Monday. Though some residents of the surrounding Hyde Park neighborhood continue to oppose the variance, board members expressed hope that the details of a compromise…

Austin • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 15, 2015

New BoA soldiers on, despite concern

With two member appointments outstanding, the new Board of Adjustment held its first meeting Monday, despite the concerns of a former board member. Assistant City Attorney Brent Lloyd said that, as a rule, in cases that require a majority of…

City Hall • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 15, 2015

CapMetro introduces FY 2016 budget

The Capital Metro Transportation Authority’s sales tax revenue stream is expected to reach historic heights in Fiscal Year 2016, which is a plus since the entity’s services are also slated for a hefty expansion as well. On Monday, Chief Financial…

Transit • By Courtney Griffin • Jul 14, 2015

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Foundation Communities project back on track after BoA delay

An attempt to thwart construction of Foundation Communities’ Bluebonnet Studios fell flat at the Board of Adjustment on Monday night. Michael Sullivan, who owns the property adjacent to the Bluebonnet Studios site, asked the board to reconsider two city staff…

Development • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 14, 2015

Conservation district releases draft rules

Staff with the Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District recently released new rules to govern 170 square miles of unregulated territory. Residents will have a chance to weigh in on them July 16. For the next several months, conversations discussing House Bill…

Water • By Courtney Griffin • Jul 14, 2015

Commission approves Cebolla Creek plan

In spite of concerns about potential flooding, the Zoning and Platting Commission approved a preliminary plan July 7 for the proposed Cebolla Creek subdivision near both Onion and Bear creeks. The move came, however, after a failed motion and a…

Planning • By Tyler Whitson • Jul 14, 2015

Audio: Whitson talks bike theft on KUT

KUT’s Nathan Bernier interviews the Austin Monitor’s Tyler Whitson about his bike theft story. Audio is embedded below:

Bicycles • By Michael Kanin • Jul 13, 2015

Bicycle theft reports, registrations on the rise

Bicycle theft is an issue in every city, and Austin, with its enthusiastic cycling community, is no exception. Data that the Austin Monitor obtained from the Austin Police Department show that the number of reported bicycle thefts has increased slightly…

Bicycles • By Tyler Whitson • Jul 13, 2015

Code working weekends on STR problems

Members of Austin’s Code Compliance Department are working overtime on weekends trying to deal with complaints about short-term rental properties that are making life unpleasant for people in surrounding neighborhoods. However, a memo from department Director Carl Smart shows a…

Austin • By Jo Clifton • Jul 13, 2015

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