Entertainment & Events
Thursday, June 22, 2017 by Audrey McGlinchy
Entertainment & Events
As city debates how to keep the peace, an expert explains how to keep things quiet
City Council members have delayed a vote on the so-called “agent of change” proposal, which would establish rules aimed at easing tensions between neighbors and music venues over amplified sound. An early version of the rules asked both new businesses…
Tuesday, June 20, 2017 by Chad Swiatecki
Entertainment & Events
Red River proponents seek policy ‘champion’ following live music report
Streetscape improvements, greater attention to safety and partnerships with nearby community organizations are some of the steps needed to keep the Red River Cultural District a hub of live music, according to a recently completed study on the area. The…
Tuesday, June 13, 2017 by Jack Craver
Entertainment & Events
Special event parking near Zilker might not be that bad
City officials involved in crafting a new special event parking permit program are urging people to relax. A proposal to limit parking in neighborhoods near Zilker Park during major events, notably Austin City Limits Festival, ABC Kite Festival and the…
Friday, June 9, 2017 by Chad Swiatecki
Entertainment & Events
Hotels to join music venues, residents in revamping ‘agent of change’ proposal
Representatives from Austin’s music venues, neighborhood groups and hotel industry are expected to begin meeting next week to rework the city’s long-gestating “agent of change” policy intended to reduce friction between those three interest groups. That charge was the result…
Wednesday, May 31, 2017 by Chad Swiatecki
Entertainment & Events
Agent of change revamp to add hotels could delay vote on proposal
Austin’s much-debated policy proposal to address conflicts between music venues and nearby developments appears to be getting a makeover and a possible delay from a planned early June vote by City Council. That was the feeling of venue owners, city…
