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ZAP recommends first-time zonings of former ‘Hickmuntown’ on city’s northwest edge

The Zoning and Platting Commission voted 6-2-1 to recommend first-time zonings for two plots of undeveloped land at a northwestern edge of the city in a case that emphasized the commission’s commitment to a maximalist housing policy. The lots in…

Zoning • By Miles Wall • Mar 25, 2025

Plans to demolish Highland Park home with links to Commodore Perry faces backlash from neighbors

The owners of a West Austin property formerly home to the grandson of Edgar Howard “Commodore” Perry may find their plans to make way for new construction prove more challenging than expected. Last week, the Historic Landmark Commission voted unanimously…

Preservation • By Kali Bramble • Mar 12, 2025

Council decides against historic zoning for Running Rope Ranch

Despite strong statements of support for historic zoning from two of the newest members of City Council at last week’s meeting, fewer than half of the Council members voted in favor of designating a portion of the property known as…

Preservation • By Jo Clifton • Mar 10, 2025

DB90 designation signals redevelopment on Hart Lane

A proposal to rezone several tracts of land on Hart Lane to allow for more intensive redevelopment under the DB90, or Density Bonus 90, zoning district was recommended by the Zoning and Platting Commission by an 8-1 vote during a…

Zoning • By Miles Wall • Feb 21, 2025

Zoning and Platting Commission recommends against historic zoning for Northwest Austin ranch

The Zoning and Platting Commission voted 7-3 to recommend against adding historic zoning to part of the site of the former Running Rope Ranch during a special called meeting on Feb. 6, with Chair Hank Smith abstaining due to a…

Preservation • By Miles Wall • Feb 11, 2025

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

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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

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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

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

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

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