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Council to honor OG of Austin urbanism

Chris Riley championed radical ideas that have since gone mainstream.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 29 May 2024
Should we "protect" the east side from small lots?

Should we "protect" the east side from small lots?

Who exactly would an "equity overlay" protect?

lock-1 By Jack Craver 29 May 2024
Another APD head-scratcher

Another APD head-scratcher

Why would Chief Henderson even consider this?

lock-1 By Jack Craver 22 May 2024
We were right about Barton Springs Rd

We were right about Barton Springs Rd

Taking away car lanes did wonders.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 21 May 2024
The triumph of the YIMBYs

The triumph of the YIMBYs

Pols come and go. These reforms are permanent.

By Jack Craver 21 May 2024
The Tax Rate Election era begins

The Tax Rate Election era begins

Child care is a good reason to raise taxes. More reasons will come.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 15 May 2024
The tough questions for HOME II

The tough questions for HOME II

Big land reforms will pass. But the details are very important.

By Jack Craver 14 May 2024
Will CAMPO do right on I-35?

Will CAMPO do right on I-35?

Paige Ellis & Brigid Shea ask CAMPO colleagues to do the right thing.

By Jack Craver 13 May 2024
The Broadnax era begins

The Broadnax era begins

Also, what's the deal with Mackowiak & Watson?

lock-1 By Jack Craver 09 May 2024
Redlining in ... Southwest Austin?

Redlining in ... Southwest Austin?

A whole new level of Austin NIMBY gaslighting.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 08 May 2024
Bad news, good news on water

Bad news, good news on water

Is there too much affordable housing in Southwest Austin?

lock-1 By Jack Craver 07 May 2024
An interview with Doug Greco

An interview with Doug Greco

I talk with the underdog mayoral candidate.

By Jack Craver 07 May 2024
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