Larry Schooler
Larry Schooler is policy director for Austin, Texas City Councilmember Lee Leffingwell.
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Larry Schooler is policy director for Austin, Texas City Councilmember Lee Leffingwell.
New Anchor For New Orleans
<p>New Orleans officials say they have enough grants and private funds to move forward on a "Great Lawn" park for the city, functioning as a gathering place and a link to other attractions.</p>
Chickens Aren't Just For Countrysides Anymore
<p>Residents of Austin, TX are risking violation of city ordinances forbidding loud animals to raise chickens in their central city neighborhood backyards. It's partly a way to cut out-of-pocket expenses.</p>
Where Do Child Care Centers Belong?
<p>A Houston bedroom community decides against allowing childcare centers to mix with other businesses in strip centers.</p>
Do Cities Have Room For Golf Courses?
<p>Stakeholders in Austin debate the future of a public golf course in the center of town while the University of Texas, owner of the land, debates whether to seek greater profits off the land. Neighbors champion the course as vital open space.</p>
A Public Housing Experiment Faces Problems
<p>The Chicago Tribune examines what became of an ambitious city project, led by Mayor Daley, to revolutionize public housing. Private developers received public funding to tear down old projects and replace them with mixed-use neighborhoods.</p>