By August Harris, Immediate Past President, WANG What is a PUD and why does it matter to you? First, let me explain a little about PUD’s. A Planned Unit Development or PUD is a form of zoning intended as a planning tool for larger tracts of land. With traditional zoning, land uses tend to be […]
LIONS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, A NATIONAL REGISTER APPLICATION AND THE UT BOARD OF REGENTS THE CHALLENGE A new shirt available in the Pro Shop at Lions Municipal Golf Course proclaims, “Come And Take It” — a phrase used in both the American Revolution and the Texas Revolution indicating a refusal to concede without resistance. The […]
ACL is again upon us. The following information should be helpful: Maps – Neighborhood letter and “fridge” map ACL closures – city version (handy at a glance map) Barton Springs Pool access routes Final No Parking Maps Shuttle Route Map (advisory if you need it) Phone numbers 512-806-7906 (everyone’s call-in number) – post this one FORTHCOMING (back […]
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE by: Cathy Kyle Last Friday night, neighbors converged on Tarrytown Park for a screening of Big Hero Six. The park was full of kids of all ages and their parents, spread out on blankets, playing soccer, running around the gaga ball pit, and enjoying a fine late summer evening. Kudos to Board Member […]
Evolution of West Austin Subdivisions By: Wanda Garcia During the late 1889s residential growth in Austin boomed. When Austin was selected the capital of Texas, land values automatically increased and wealthy citizens began to think in terms of real estate investments and development. The marketing of Austin as an ideal residential city by the city […]
Davis WTP 8-5 Meeting Flyer Dear Neighbors and stakeholders, See attached flyer for the upcoming second public information meeting the City of Austin is holding about the Davis Water Treatment Plant Improvement projects and the 35th street Austin Energy underground electrical service Project. Meeting flyers are in the process of being mailed out […]
Beginning Sunday night, April 26th, the exit ramp to Lake Austin Boulevard from southbound MoPac will be temporarily closed for work related to the MoPac Express Project. The ramp will be closed for a minimum of 30 days and the closure could be extended. Travelers will be detoured. The closure is needed for MoPac Express […]
Please join your neighbors at the next movie in Tarrytown Park 2015 Movie in Tarrytown Park Flyer Underwritten by Grande Communications. When: Friday, September 18th at 6:30 p.m. Gaga Ball, food available for purchase and the movie begins at dark. Corporate or family sponsorships available $250. Be sure to vote here on what movie you […]
Board Meeting Agenda February 5, 2015 (7 pm) – Howson Branch Library On Thursday, February 5, 2015 (7:00 p.m.) at Howson Branch Public Library, the Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Plan Contact Team will meet to consider the following agenda items: Roll Call – 7:00 pm Joyce Basciano, Mike Cannatti, Michael Curry, Craig Duewall, August […]
On Thursday, November 13 (5:30-7:00 pm, Austin High School cafeteria), the Austin High PTSA is sponsoring a neighborhood meeting to address traffic safety concerns potentially affecting Austin High. As shown in the map below, two traffic projects are located near the entrance to Austin High, and include (1) a proposed construction of the MoPac managed […]
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