I write a bunch about everyone else's neighborhood so I ought to explain what happened with my neighborhood's VMU application.
I live within the boundaries of the South Lamar Neighborhood Association. SLNA's VMU overlay district includes most of the properties on the east/southeast side of South Lamar from Oltorf to Ben White Boulevard.
My neighborhood association agreed to leave most of the properties within the VMU district. It asked to opt out three...
Sometimes parking regulations don't matter
I think minimum parking requirements are bad policy. If I had my way, the City would abolish its minimum parking requirements tomorrow. I'm a Shoupie. But it's worth reminding oneself...
4th Annual Urban Farm Bicycle Tour rolls sustainably this...
This Saturday, Bicycle Sport Shop and Edible Austin will be giving you a chance to sample local food, experience urban farming, and support a good cause. 4th Annual Urban Farm Bicycle Tour...
The Palm Beach Story Tomorrow at Alamo S. Lamar [AFS Essential...
As part of the Austin Film Society's current Comedies of Remarriage series, Preston Sturges' classic The Palm Beach Story will be screen this week at Alamo South Lamar. The 1942 film tells...
Foodie Happenings: Openings and Up-and-Comings
Openings La Boite has opened a second trailer on 10th and Congress. The new downtown location will serve coffee, baked goods and daily special sandwiches. Sushi A-Go-Go’s new brick and...
Jaywalking
The City of Austin is enforcing its ban on jaywalking. Yes, jaywalking sometimes poses a high threat to drivers and the pedestrians themselves. No pedestrian should cross a high-speed...
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