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.

Check Out The “Austin 3-1-1″ App

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Communications

Have you downloaded Austin 3-1-1 on your smartphone yet? Launched in July of last year, the app allows residents and visitors the opportunity to immediately connect with the City of Austin. Some requests available on the app are Graffiti Removal, … Continue reading →

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Development Research Tutorial with Carol Gibbs

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Communications

Interested in tracking development projects in your neighborhood and around Austin? You are invited to join us as Carol Gibbs, Neighborhood Advisor in the City Planning department, gives members a training session on how to research development in our neighborhood.  She … Continue reading →

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Vision and Design Intensive for South Central Waterfront – April 24th, 26th and 28th

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Secretary

The South Central Waterfront Initiative invites everyone in Austin to participate in establishing a vision to guide public and private development over the next 20 years…

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South Central Waterfront WALKABOUT 2: IMAGINING FUTURE WALKING CONNECTIONS

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Secretary

Saturday, April 5, 2014 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Join us for a walk focusing on connections in the South Central Waterfront.

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South Central Waterfront Talkabout#3 – Dollars & Sense: Smart Strategies to Fund Our Future

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Secretary

Monday, March 24 7-9 pm | Doors at 6:30 pm St. David’s Episcopal Church | 301 East 8th Street Light refreshments will be served. On-street parking free after 6 p.m.

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