Austin

Vetoed State Bike Safety Law Passes in Austin

The Austin City Council has approved a bill that requires motorists to keep a three-foot distance from bicyclists on the road. The same bill was vetoed by Texas Governor Rick Perry four months ago.

26 October 2009 - 6:00am

The Houston Chronicle

Density is Victim of the Economy

In Austin, TX, a planned transit-oriented development went bust. The new developer is taking the density down from 1,200 homes to "plus or minus 700."

9 July 2009 - 12:00pm

Austin American-Statesman

The Planetizen News Brief - 5/21/09

4:10 minutes (3.82 MB)

Phoenix goes bust to boom, creative cities have no jobs for creative youths, and two reports highlight the disaster risks of urbanization, all on this week's Planetizen News Brief, airing weekly on the nationally-syndicated radio show "Smart City". Read, listen or download.

21 May 2009 - 5:00am

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The Planetizen News Brief - 4/9/09

5:25 minutes (5.01 MB)

Foreclosed homes and abandoned propoerties are becoming a big problem for homeowners, banks and cities. Hear why on this week's Planetizen News Brief, airing every week on the nationally-syndicated radio show "Smart City". Read, listen or download.

9 April 2009 - 5:00am

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Texans for Transit

Officials in North Texas showed significant support yesterday for legislation to raise money for billions of dollars in road and rail improvements.

20 March 2009 - 8:00am

The Star-Telegram

Solar-Powered Parking Meter Considered

Austin joins cities across the U.S. and elsewhere in shifting away from individually-metered spaces and towards pay stations in an effort to increase revenue and efficiencies.

5 March 2009 - 9:00am

Austin American-Statesman

Bike Racks as Public Art Gaining Popularity

Quirky, artistic bike racks are cropping up in cities around the country--a trend that benefits more than just cyclists.

5 November 2008 - 6:00am

USA Today

Nate Berg

Best Ideas of the Week

Fri, 04/04/2008 - 16:00

Another week has passed, and some more exciting and interesting ideas have taken root in the world of urban planning.

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Creating the 'Live Music Capital'

A 15-member "live music task force" will begin work to try to encourage the growth of a musical economy in Austin, Texas.

26 March 2008 - 12:00pm

KXAN

Nearly $100 Million Expected From Music Conference and Festival

Austin's South by Southwest music conference and festival is expected to bring nearly $100 million to the city -- more than double last year's amount.

2 March 2008 - 11:00am

Austin American Statesman