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CodeNEXT schedule pushed back

City of Austin staff have finally admitted that the schedule set for revising and approving CodeNEXT is not a reasonable one, and they have pushed the date for release of the third draft of the new code from November 28 … Continue reading

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Pipeline Problems at St. Edward’s/Sherwood Oaks Neighborhood

This past summer, work began at the south end of East Side Dr. on the St. Edwards University property where there was an underground high pressure natural gas pipeline. The pipeline has been there for at least half a century … Continue reading

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Free Transportation Toolkit

Did you know that you’re eligible to receive a Free Transportation Toolkit? Brought to you by Smart Trips Austin, your toolkit includes a wealth of transportation resources and a special gift. Our goal is to give you the confidence to … Continue reading

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2018 Bond Task Force Public Input

The City of Austin’s Bond Election Advisory Task Force is seeking public input in advance of offering its recommendations to city council for a bond package to go to voters in 2018. The council specifically directed city staff and the … Continue reading

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SRCC Position Paper on Second Draft of CodeNEXT

The SRCC ad-hoc committee on CodeNEXT has prepared a second position paper in response to the second draft of CodeNEXT, and on October 30 that paper was distributed to city staff, city council, and various city boards and commissions. A … Continue reading

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