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.

Parkland Dedication Fees Rule Change

Posted on July 26, 2016 by President

The E. Riverside/Oltorf Combined Neighborhood Planning Area, EROC (which includes SRCC Areas 6 & 7 and Heritage Oaks Park), needs your help to save our Parkland Dedication Fees. (Most of EROC is a designated Parkland Deficient Area.) Comments deadline is … Continue reading →

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South Central Waterfront Talkabout #6

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Secretary

A Vision Framework Plan for the South Central Waterfront The SCW Vision Framework Plan is the result of a multiyear effort of planning and community engagement. The Plan sets aspirations and recommendations to help ensure that expanded park spaces, public … Continue reading →

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South Central Waterfront Initiative: Open Air, Open House – this Sunday, Noon-5pm

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Secretary

Austin’s South Central Waterfront Initiative is hosting an Open Air, Open House this Sunday, May 1st, from noon – 5 PM at the Statesman Bat Park. Here’s a web link to the event: http://austintexas.gov/event/south-waterfront-open-house Here’s a Facebook link for the … Continue reading →

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Digital Billboards Stakeholder Meeting Notice: April 28

Posted on April 26, 2016 by President

You’re invited to a Community Forum on Billboards On April 28th! City Council wants to know whether you would like the City to consider permitting “digital billboards”—similar to regular billboards, except that digital billboards change messages frequently. While the City … Continue reading →

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City of Austin District 9 Watershed Overview

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Communications

Since SRCC is actively involved with the City of Austin Watershed Protection, and water quality remains a critical issue for the city overall, it is important for all of us to continuously be aware of watershed challenges as Austin grows. Elloa Matthews … Continue reading →

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