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Austin voters Tuesday defeated a very controversial item on the local ballot.  Proposition 2 would have banned tax incentives for retail projects like the Domain in North Austin. 

City leaders say the defeat means the city will not have to terminate two existing commitments made with the developers of the Mueller neighborhood in Central East Austin and the Domain.

Update on the Development at the Domain:

Phase II of the Domain construction Continues

A 600,000-sf Phase II expansion of The Domain continues by Simon Property Group. The expansion will include Dillard's, a Village Road Show theater, Dick's Sporting Goods, 136,000 sf of small shops and restaurants and 78,000 sf of office space. Restaurant offerings at Domain II will include Maggiano's and BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse. Simon owns 100 percent of the project, slated for an opening in November 2009. A Westin hotel is under construction at The Domain. The 340-room hotel is scheduled to open in March 2010. Simon owns a 50 percent interest in the project.

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Quick note from Darcie:

If you are in the mood to get some exercise and support a local nonprofit this holiday season - check out this website - http://www.maddjinglebell5k.com/.  Mother's Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is hosting its annual Jingle Bell 5K at the Domain this year.