Stories by Charlotte Moore
MACC board resoundingly rejects high-rise proposals for Rainey Street
For nearly two hours Wednesday night, there was a heated, almost uncomfortable, virtually one-sided debate at the Mexican American Cultural Center board meeting. The Rainey Street developer who attended the meeting absorbed a great deal of disdain from East Austin…
Uncategorized • By Charlotte Moore • Jun 7, 2013
Big crowd watches Brown kick off campaign for County Judge
Austin Democrat Andy Brown dished up a healthy campaign announcement with a side of GOP hash Tuesday afternoon at Threadgill’s World Headquarters on West Riverside Drive. In front of more than 500 supporters and attendees, Brown jokingly said “I just…
Uncategorized • By Charlotte Moore • Jun 5, 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
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
Pros and cons of rideshare debated
Remember when carpooling was a simple enough ordeal? Get in the car, get where you’re going, maybe give the driver some money for gas and time. Today, it’s being described using words like “innovation,” “technology” and phrases like “violation of…
Uncategorized • By Charlotte Moore • May 24, 2013
Consultant recommends fare hikes for most Capital Metro bus routes
If Cap Metro riders ever secretly thought that nice, simple, round $1 fare was insanely reasonable, perhaps they were right all along. And the relatively cheap ride may be just about up. If the Capital Metro Transportation Authority follows the…
Uncategorized • By Charlotte Moore • May 21, 2013
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Consultant starts process for planning Lady Bird Lake’s South Shore
Is Downtown Austin really the pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly, green space-treasuring, family-loving Mecca it claims to be? Perhaps some of it is. But, there is one stretch of area along Lady Bird Lake which, for all its potential of possessing these…
Uncategorized • By Charlotte Moore • May 15, 2013
Council denies petition for annexation by Hornsby Bend residents
High water bills, a dangerous road, and slow response to medical emergencies – that’s what some people who live in the Hornsby Bend area in Eastern Travis County say they deal with every day. It’s also why they’ve asked the…
Uncategorized • By Charlotte Moore • May 13, 2013
City staff working with feds to renew Barton Springs conservation plan
Austinites are familiar with the Barton Springs salamander. Now, a simple click and comment from advocates could pave the way for the city to save a whole other kind of local amphibian – the Austin Blind Salamander. According to…
