Melba Whatley

The self-proclaimed troublemaker paving the way to a thoughtful urban future

By Caitlin M. Ryan

01.14.13 | 1:32 pm

Editor’s note: CultureMap is proud to introduce a new series called The Influentials, in which we profile the people who help to shape the City of Austin.  Melba Whatley ha ...

love it or hate it

A cultural catch-22: The battle between growth in Austin and maintaining identity

By Caitlin M. Ryan

01.09.13 | 2:00 pm

National attention is often coupled with a grimace in Austin. "Oooh, I hope this doesn't ruin us," many hear themselves say as they read that Austin has topped yet another " ...

the future of austin

Winner announced to redesign Waller Creek: MVVA and Thomas Phifer & Partners

By Caitlin M. Ryan

10.18.12 | 10:30 am

On Thursday morning, City Hall saw a packed house as architects, designers, city officials and reporters waited for the announcement of which talented team would be selected to implement its design ...

the future of austin

Pick your plan: The top 5 design elements from each Waller Creek proposal

By Caitlin M. Ryan, Karen Brooks Harper

10.10.12 | 9:49 am

Each of the four finalists for the redesign of Waller Creek presented their plans to the public on October 2. The winner will be selected on October 18. Inside we've summarized the top 5 design ...

downtown revitalization

What Austin could look like: Waller Creek finalists reveal design concepts to public

By Caitlin M. Ryan

09.25.12 | 9:31 am

The four finalists competing to revitalize Waller Creek have unveiled their designs for the 1.5 mile, 28 acre stretch of abandoned and abused downtown land to the public.  ...

Waller Creek Conservancy Public Exhibition of Final Design Concepts

Austin Museum of Art Laguna Gloria

09.17.12

The Waller Creek Conservancy will host a public exhibition that will showcase the final four design concepts of “Design Waller Creek: A Competition” from Sept. 17 to 30 in select locati

Pre-Fest Party

Waller Creek Conservancy announces pre-ACL benefit concert featuring Gary Clark Jr.

By Arden Ward

07.09.12 | 1:10 pm

What is the future of Waller Creek? The redevelopment of Austin's downtown creek has become a hot topic surrounding the Waller Creek Conservancy's international call for design plans that b ...

cool down, smarten-up

Get the scoop: Learn about the designers vying for a shot to makeover downtown Austin at Ice Cream for Waller Creek

By Jackie Rangel

04.05.12 | 10:20 am

Heard the buzz about the Waller Creek redesign, but not sure what the latest updates or details are? We admit — these middle stages of the competition can be a little hard to understand for a ...

Community Engagement

Imagine Austin's Ann Graham: Finding intersections between artistic expression and public space

By Ann Graham

01.31.12 | 12:45 pm

Editor's Note: Ann Graham is a board member for several arts and nonprofit organizations like Theatre Action Project and Liveable City. She is a member of the Leadership Team of CreateAustin an ...

Waller Creek renewal

Waller Creek board releases full list of nine international semifinalists for redesign including Austin's Larry Speck

By Karen Brooks Harper

01.30.12 | 6:00 am

After an international competition, the Waller Creek Conservancy has released the full list of nine designers who will vie for the chance to redesign the blighted Waller Creek in downtown Austin. T ...