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- Former Council Member and dedicated environmentalist Jackie Goodman has died
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- A multi-family rezoning at the rugged edge of Northwest Austin
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- As Acacia Cliffs rezoning is approved, Critics say Council has sold out on its affordability commitments
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Judge names Todd to complete Precinct 2 term on Commissioners Court
Saying he will do an outstanding job, Judge Sam Biscoe has appointed former Austin Mayor Bruce Todd to the Travis County Commissioners Court. Todd will fill the Precinct 2 position formerly held by Sarah Eckhardt, who stepped down to…
Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 4, 2013
TCEQ says LCRA Water Management Plan needs more study
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Executive Director Zak Covar ruled Monday that the most recent update to the Lower Colorado River Authority’s Water Management Plan would require more administrative review before it is forwarded on for a commission vote. Though…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • Jun 4, 2013
Proposal for Rainey Street pits developers, MACC members
One of Austin’s latest development debates is centered on one of the hottest little strips in town – Rainey Street. Development is already happening in the historic neighborhood just south of downtown, which has turned into a trendy nocturnal destination…
Uncategorized • By Charlotte Moore • Jun 3, 2013
Planning Commission backs development on former East Austin tank farm
The Planning Commission has thrown its unanimous support behind a proposed Planned Unit Development (PUD) which promises to revitalize what was once toxic land in East Austin. Not everyone in the neighborhood agrees, however. When complete, the thinkEAST PUD…
Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jun 3, 2013
Lake Austin Task Force prepares recommendations for City Council
After nine months of work, the Lake Austin Task Force is on the verge of bringing its recommendations to City Council. The task force was formed in May 2012 in response to growing public concern about the health and…
Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 31, 2013
Lakeway neighborhood to get lion’s share of county’s HUD funds
More money for better streets is on tap for the Lake Oak Estates neighborhood in the City of Lakeway. If approved, that’s where the largest chunk of Travis County’s dollars from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will…
Uncategorized • By Charlotte Moore • May 31, 2013
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Dueling resolutions seek to improve rental housing conditions
Council Members Bill Spelman and Kathie Tovo will offer competing attempts to establish a registration system for select Austin landlords as part of next week’s Council agenda. The passage of either resolution would, say their respective authors, focus civic energy…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • May 31, 2013
Watchdog says electric rates too low for customers outside Austin
Consumer advocate and longtime Austin Energy watchdog Paul Robbins is shopping a set of calculations that he says illustrates a dramatically unbalanced subsidy to utility ratepayers that live outside of the City of Austin. In addition to making a stop…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • May 30, 2013
Planners endorse rezoning for ‘model project’ with affordable housing units
A unique project that promises to retain affordable housing in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood won the full support of the Planning Commission on Tuesday night, which endorsed the rezoning for the Oak Creek Village project at 2324 Wilson Street. …
Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 30, 2013
Major battle brewing over plans for recycling center in northeast Austin
The Zoning and Platting Commission got a sneak peek at a fight brewing in far the northeast outskirts of town last week. Republic Services of North America (previously known as BFI Waste Systems) plans to build a recycling center…
Uncategorized • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 29, 2013
Fee waivers cost more than $2 million but bring in tax dollars
According to documents produced in response to a budget question from Council Member Laura Morrison, the Austin City Council authorized more than $2 million in fee waivers for events from the beginning of FY2012 through May 7, 2013. A…
Uncategorized • By Michael Kanin • May 29, 2013
North Acres Trail bridge approved despite concerns from area residents
It may have been a long time coming, but improvements to the North Acres Trail and the installation of a bike and pedestrian bridge are finally on their way to northeast Austin. While most neighborhoods would applaud such a move,…
