The City of Austin joins the effort to block large data centers by using land use rules
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Dog’s Head: How both sides waged a war for city support.
Endeavor and environmental activists mounted rival campaigns to sway Austin’s vote on the Dog’s Head development. Here’s what went on behind the scenes,
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What is Dog’s Head? A guide to Austin’s biggest proposed development
A massive Southeast Austin development is nearing a critical point in the planning process. Here’s what Dog’s Head is, why it’s controversial and what happens with it next
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‘Is it SpaceX?’ Travis County Commissioners question Austin’s Dog’s Head plan.
Travis County Commissioners held their first public meeting on Dog’s Head and left with few details about the proposed 2,600-acre project in Southeast Austin
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Dog’s Head details emerge in public, private meetings
As Dog’s Head developers start meeting with the public, details of the controversial project are slowly coming into focus.
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Austin leaders planned Dog’s Head for months. Neighbors had 57 hours to act
Austin City Council ultimately voted in late May to annex a portion of Travis County north of the airport to boost local tax dollars.
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East Austin demolition proposal for former Nate Paul property from 1930s sparks preservation battle
A historic East Austin building once owned by Nate Paul could be demolished, but preservation advocates are pushing to preserve it.
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Austin takes another stab at density bonus program promoting affordable housing construction
Austin approved another density bonus program aimed at boosting affordable housing, while critics warn of neighborhood impacts.
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Austin’s aging bridges need $90 million. Where will the money come from?
Austin must repair or replace three dozen bridges as officials weigh costs, aging infrastructure and uncertain funding.
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Tesla’s Gigafactory water use surges in Austin as new chip plant looms
Tesla’s Giga Texas water use jumped more than 200 million gallons — by almost 60% — in two years, as the massive chip plant proposal raises concerns about Austin’s strained supply.
