Category Archives: Parks and Environment

The Parks and Environment Committee is responsible to address issues relating to development, maintenance, and regulation of public parks. The Committee also addresses issues relating to environmental concerns such as pollution, noise, erosion control, aquifer protection and tree preservation.
Parklands within SRCC include Little and Big Stacy Parks and pools, the Blunn Creek Greenbelt Trail connecting them, the Blunn Creek Nature Preserve which is being transformed steadily from an overgrown thicket back to native habitat. Other areas include the Heritage Oaks Park located at Parker Lane and Windoak Drive, and a wildflower trail between Academy Drive and Drake Avenue.

New Central Library Design Presentation on Monday Sept. 26th

Posted on September 19, 2011 by membership

The New Central Library project staff and consultants have now finished the Schematic Design Phase (30% Complete Design) will present the plans to the Design Commission and Library Commission on Monday, September 26, 2011. The public is welcome to attend … Continue reading →

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AIPP Ceremony for sculpture “Your Essential Magnificence”

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Newsletter Editor
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Inauguration Ceremony of Public Artwork on South Congress

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Newsletter Editor

  Saturday, September 1o, 9-11am South Congress at Live Oak Please join the City of Austin and Austin artist James Talbot for a short ceremony to inaugurate the public artwork titled “Your Essential Magnificence.” The artist will be present to … Continue reading →

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Fulmore 125th Anniversary Personal History Survey

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Newsletter Editor

Attention all Fulmore alumni (staff and students)! Fulmore Middle School is currently planning an anniversary celebration September 24, 2011, for Fulmore’s 125th year as a school. We hope you will be able to join us, but, if not, we would … Continue reading →

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Fulmore PTA seeking Neighborhood Member as Co-Treasurer

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Newsletter Editor

Hi: Fulmore PTA is seeking to work together with local neighbors, and is looking for an individual who can  share the role of PTA treasurer with a Fulmore parent (who has already been located). The neighborhood co-treasurer would be responsible … Continue reading →

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