City Seeks to Redefine Open Spaces in Development Requirements

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Newsletter Editor

by Gayle Goff, Linda Land & Toni House

In Summer 2011, City Council initiated a review of the ordinance requirements for private open space that developers would be need to provide when creating commercial and multi-family developments (Resolution No. 20090514-036.) Council directed staff to review and make recommendations on modifications to the city-wide standards and criteria for what qualifies as open space. The resolution further stated that the proposed revisions should consider the needs of families and children, including child-friendly features such as interactive play spaces, art, requirements for public access, bicycle and pedestrian connectivity, and the functionality of the open space provided. Continue reading →

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Neighborhood Watch and Patrol Update

Posted on October 7, 2011 by vicepresident

This past July, SRCC launched a pilot Neighborhood Watch Patrol program in an effort to dramatically increase our impact on the ongoing vehicle and home burglaries in our neighborhood.  The pilot program covers Areas 4a and 4b, two parts of the neighborhood that have historically experienced a significant amount of crime, and is modeled after the very successful Patrol program in Barton Hills that has decreased burglaries by over 50%. Continue reading →

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Wattmeter program launches at Twin Oaks Library on October 15, 2011

Posted on September 30, 2011 by membership

Austin Public Library and Austin Energy are hosting an event at the Twin Oaks Branch Library (1800 South 5th Street) Saturday, October 15 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The use of the wattmeter will be demonstrated, and you can bring in any item you would like to test. The person with the scariest phantom load will receive a prize. Find out exactly how much electricity all of your plug-ins are drawing (with power on and off ) by checking out a wattmeter at the Austin Public Library. Continue reading →

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SRCC General Monthly Meeting – Monday, October 3rd

Posted on September 30, 2011 by vicepresident

SRCC GENERAL MONTHLY MEETING  

MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2011

7:15 PM

GRACE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

205 E. MONROE, AUSTIN, TEXAS

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PARD staff recommends Norwood restoration!!!

Posted on September 26, 2011 by norwood

The Norwood Posse is pleased to announce that PARD staff is recommending restoration of the Norwood House. In addition they are considering adding an additional facilitiy as well as upgrades to the entire site. We are now in negotiations with PARD to assist them in identifying a “preferred alternative” that will be presented to city boards, commissions and the city council. Ideas under consideration are expanded parking, accessibility, connectivity to boardwalk, walkways, a water feature, etc. Continue reading →

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