HELP SHAPE MOBILITY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG MOPAC The Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority and the Texas Department of Transportation will host an Open House this Aprilfor proposed improvements to MoPac between Cesar Chavez Street and Slaughter Lane. Join us to discuss the purpose and need of the project, preliminary alternatives being developed, and draft evaluation criteria. […]
2014 Family Water Festival On Sunday, April 13, 2014, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., the Colorado River Alliance (CRA) will host the 2014 Family Water Festival at Fiesta Gardens on the shores of Ladybird Johnson Lake. The Family Water Festival will be filled with 4 bands, 40 booths with engaging activities, free workshops, and exhibitors […]
On April 17, 2014, the City Council will consider proposed code amendments creating a Lake Austin (LA) District District overlay extending environmental protections from the existing LA base zoning district to properties within 1,000 feet of Lake Austin. Details on the proposed ordinance are posted at http://austintexas.gov/department/lake-austin-development-code-revisions, and relate to boat dock registration, boat dock […]
The Trowel and Error Mayfield Gardening Symposium will take place Saturday April 5th, 2014 from 9:30AM – 1:00PM at Mayfield Park 3505 West 35th Street (Next to Laguna Gloria). The annual fundraising event for Mayfield Park, this year’s event is for gardeners from all over Central Texas coming to hear experts give time-tested tips for beautiful […]
On Wednesday, March, 12, 2014 (6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) at Terrazas Branch Public Library, 1105 E. Cesar Chavez, the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team will meet to consider a proposed plan amendment for 2208 Lake Austin Blvd. Meetings details posted NPA-2014-0027.01_Cmty MtgNotice. After the conclusion of the meeting, the NPCT will […]
On February 6, 2014, Austin Java was evicted from the Tarrytown Shopping Center for non-payment of rent and other charges. That’s too bad. They had some good food and yummy beers on tap, and was a nice neighborhood hangout spot. I guess they weren’t charging enough for the vegan veggie burgers! After opening on November […]
To discuss the proposed “Elm Terrace” development at 3215 Exposition (Case No. C14-2013-0136) and its land use designation in connection with the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan and Future Land Use Map, the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team will conduct a meeting of the Executive Committee on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014 […]
The Austin State Supported Living Center will hold their “Tree of Lights Celebration” on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 (Thursday, Dec. 5 if bad weather on Tuesday). Starting at 5:45 PM, there will be activities and games, and at 6:30PM, the entertainment and tree lighting will begin. Located at 2203 W. 35th Street in the Front […]
For the redistricting junkies out there, here are some articles on topic: Austin Chronicle, Nov. 15, 2013, “Point Austin: It’s a Map, Not a Revolution” (http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2013-11-15/point-austin-its-a-map-not-a-revolution/) Austin Chronicle, Nov. 15, 2013, “Redistricting: Making (Almost) Everyone Happy” (http://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2013-11-15/redistricting-making-almost-everyone-happy/). The most entertaining quote is below (though the ICRC apparently didn’t realize when “Tarrytown” was addressing them in […]
On Nov. 6, the ICRC approved the Final Draft 10-1 Redistricting Map (set forth below and at the Final ICRC Draft Map link). Before a final vote on the Final Draft Map, there will be two public hearings, Wednesday, Nov. 13 (6:30-10 pm at the The Lodge, 700 Dawson Road) and Thursday, Nov. 14 (6:30-10 […]
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