The City of Austin is creating a new Comprehensive Plan for Austin which will set forth the city’s policies for growth and development. Find additional information at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/compplan.
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City of Austin Comprehensive Plan Being Created — Get Involved!
October 19th, 2009
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October 2nd, 2009
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[ October 2, 2009 2:00 pm to October 7, 2009 11:59 pm. October 2, 2009 2:00 pm to October 7, 2009 11:59 pm. ] TDHCA – Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP)
Survey for Stakeholders
The Texas State Legislature has appropriated funding for services that prevent or address homelessness in Texas cities. The City of Austin Health and Human Services Department (HHSD) is seeking your feedback about the areas that can make the most difference in addressing needs of the homelessness. [...]
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WANG Press Release Concerning CR&P Planning Suggestions for Brackenridge Tract
July 1st, 2009
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July 1, 2009 Statement by August W. Harris III, President, West Austin Neighborhood Group (WANG): West Austin Neighborhood Group Deplores Brackenridge Tract Planners’ Suggestions and Continues to Seek Best Use for Core Suburban Spaces
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Austin Energy Tree Trimming/Pruning/Removal
June 24th, 2009
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As detailed in the June 16, 2009 letter from Austin Energy posted at www.westaustinng.com/AustinEnergyLetterJune162009.pdf, Austin Energy will be pruning and removing trees in our neighborhood near power lines “to ensure the safety of our customers and maintain reliable electric service.” Before any tree work is done, property owners will be notified beginning in late June, [...]
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Helpful Links List
May 13th, 2009
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Neighborhood Planning Information
Central West Austin Combined Neighborhood Planning Area Website
West Austin Neighborhood Group “Neighborhood Plan” (Adopted May, 1986)
Survey Results re Proposed Development of Austin State School Property (January, 2005)
Survey Results of West Austin Neighborhood re Residential Compatibility Standards (aka “McMansion Ordinance Survey”) (April, 2006)
Brackenridge Tract Development Agreement
Neighborhood Planning Library and Resources (information about neighborhood planning, [...]
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Deed Restriction Tool for Protecting Neighborhood
April 6th, 2009
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At our May board meeting, Nikelle Meade, a partner with the Brown McCarroll law firm, presented information on how deed restrictions can be used as an effective tool for like-minded neighbors to protect their local neighborhood from over development. WANG will work toward setting up a program to help small groups of neighbors (perhaps a [...]
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Taming the Teardown Trend
April 6th, 2009
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Across the nation and throughout our neighborhood, there are growing concerns that teardown trends are irreparably changing historic neighborhoods as fine historic homes are demolished to make way for much larger, new houses. Too often, these oversized structures disrupt the architectural and historic character of the existing neighborhood, diminishing livability and destroying the amenities that [...]
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Tarrytown Shopping Center
April 6th, 2009
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News 8 Austin Article Regarding Tarrytown Shopping Center: Click here to see an article entitled “Strict rules drive businesses out of shopping center,” describing recent developments about the Tarrytown Shopping Center.
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April 6th, 2009
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The City of Austin Construction Awareness Information System is available to provide information about on-going construction projects that may affect your travel through the City. At the City’s web site: www.cityofaustin.org/ca, click on the map to get project information and the latest news and meeting dates. You can obtain construction information about Central [...]
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Strategies for Preventing Improper Demolition and Construction
April 3rd, 2009
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Helpful guide for West Austin Construction and Demolition, includes permitting, coding and zoning info.
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