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From deep dives to creative thinking, Alison Alter brought an innovative approach to her policy work

When Alison Alter came into office in 2017, her primary issues were parks, climate change and responsible growth. That was just a preview. Over the next eight years, the District 10 City Council member built an expansive policy portfolio that…

City Council • By Amy Smith • Jan 3, 2025

Marc Duchen readies to take his place on the dais for District 10

After besting his only opponent in the Nov. 5 election, Marc Duchen is getting ready to take the City Council District 10 seat. He will succeed Council Member Alison Alter, who is retiring after two terms. Duchen represents a change…

City Council • By Jo Clifton • Jan 3, 2025

City looks to expand parking and trails at Pennybacker Bridge

During its last meeting of the year, City Council made a move that its members hope will improve access to the Pennybacker Bridge Overlook for years to come. Council members voted unanimously to move forward with eminent domain proceedings to…

Planning • By Elizabeth Pagano • Dec 19, 2024

Landmark commission strikes compromise on former summer camp

In a departure from its typical focus, the Historic Landmark Commission voted to preserve a local landmark without focusing on its architecture at all.  Instead, commissioners voted unanimously to preserve a portion of a former summer camp in Northwest Hills,…

Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Dec 11, 2024

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Duchen clinches narrow win in District 10 election

Although the race was extremely close, at the end of Tuesday night Marc Duchen could claim victory in the District 10 City Council contest over his only opponent, Ashika Ganguly. Duchen finished with 20,731 votes to Ganguly’s 20,227, with only…

Elections • By Jo Clifton • Nov 5, 2024

West side District 10 candidates do not agree on much

There are just two candidates running for the District 10 City Council seat: Marc Duchen and Ashika Ganguly. While both have lived in West Austin for a number of years, Duchen, 46, has a longer track record. Duchen has an…

Elections • By Jo Clifton • Oct 18, 2024

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Water quality plan draws opposition from Reed Park neighbors

A water quality improvement project slated for a West Austin neighborhood park has sparked controversy among Tarrytown neighbors opposed to the prospect of losing an informal ball field to a biofiltration pond for stormwater runoff. Reed Neighborhood Park, given to…

Water • By Amy Smith • May 22, 2024

Developing a former summer camp proves to be more than a seasonal project

Efforts to redevelop a former ranch and summer camp in Northwest Austin have hit another snag with the city’s Historic Landmark Commission, which has voted for a second time to postpone the convoluted case. The house at 7304 Knox Lane…

Preservation • By Kali Bramble • May 21, 2024

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There are two big trolls in neighboring Austin parks – and they might be in love

Pease Park will soon get an 18-foot-tall wooden troll sculpture. But ahead of its opening, Austinites can find a similar (if slightly more disheveled) troll at a miniature park just a few blocks away. “When I heard that the Pease Park…

Parks • By Chelsey Zhu, KUT • Mar 8, 2024

Alison Alter diversifies her investments in public safety

District 10 City Council Member Alison Alter takes an expansive view of public safety and prioritizes related investments to ensure the city is prepared when threats arise. “My focus this year has been on safety … resilience and effective delivery…

City Hall • By Emma Freer • Jan 5, 2024

Preservationists grapple with front lawn makeover at Tarrytown Tudor

A proposal to redesign the front lawn of a historic Tarrytown home is receiving some pushback at the city’s Historic Landmark Commission, putting historic design standards for both landscaping and fencing to the test. The property at 2900 Tarry Trail,…

Preservation • By Kali Bramble • Sep 19, 2023

Planning Commission takes a pass on District 10 historic zoning recommendation

A bid for historic zoning in Old West Austin left the Planning Commission divided at their most recent meeting. Owners of the Griffin House at 2502 Jarratt Ave. are seeking a historic designation that will protect the home from changes…

Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Sep 18, 2023

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