On August 25, 2008, WANG announced its Position Statement on the possible development of the Brackenridge Tract. The statement sets forth a number of general and tract-specific propositions to reflect neighborhood input and concerns about the development of this incredible asset, and urges the University to weigh any financial opportunity from the Tract against any adverse impact that it might have on West Austin and its citizens.
On Sunday November 8, 2009 the Gazelle Foundation; a local 501(c)3 organization will host the 3rd Annual Gazelle Foundation’s Run for the Water, Presented by Keller William Realty. The Gazelle Foundation implements charitable efforts to improve life for people in Burundi and offers assistance to children of our community. The 10 mile race will start […]
A UT panel of faculty members is recommending transforming the University of Texas’ Brackenridge tract into an environmental science campus which would enhance an existing biological field laboratory by housing the university’s extensive plant and natural history collections, currently stored on the main campus, in a new science center that would serve as a museum, a research center and a public outreach site. Additional space on the 350-acre tract would be set aside for a technology transfer center, where researchers could work on biofuels, biotech, clean energy, environmentally friendly architecture and other initiatives with a goal of moving breakthroughs at the lab bench into the marketplace.
Crime and safety information from WANG's Crime and Safety Seminar, including presentations by APD representatives concerning crime prevention, as well as information from local security companies and products for protecting your home.
Neighborhood Habitat Challenge! deadline November 15th Fall is almost here and so is November 15th, which is the last day of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department’s Neighborhood Habitat Challenge! Is your neighborhood taking the 2009 Habitat Challenge? These wildlife loving neighborhoods are putting out the welcome mat for beautiful butterflies and songbirds! […]
Drought affects wells at Deep Eddy Pool - Historic drought conditions have caused the two wells feeding Deep Eddy Pool to go almost dry, forcing the continued closure of the shallow portion of the swimming hole until groundwater levels rise. The deeper end of the pool will continue to be open daily for lap swimmers and others.
MoNAC’s annual meeting will be held at Harris Bell Hall at Westminster Manor Oct 21, 2009 6-9pm. The official meeting notification and agenda will come out closer to Oct 21.
West Austin Neighborhood Group