NSCNA General Membership Meeting, Sept 7

Posted Sep 7, 2010 12:18am by Chip Rosenthal in Events | no comments

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 7
Time: 6:30 – 8 pm
Location: Pillow Elementary, 3025 Crosscreek Dr.

There will be a general membership meeting of our association on Tuesday, September 8. It will be a packed agenda, with three main topics.

The City of Austin will give a presentation on the results of the Steck Avenue restriping project.

The Beautification Committee will present a proposal to apply for a City of Austin Urban Forest Grant. More information here: Proposal to Apply for Urban Forest Grant

Finally, the NCSP Special Committee will give a presentation on the City of Austin Neighborhood Cost Sharing Program. We will be discussing whether the neighborhood should participate, and the process for selecting our project. Please see the most recent newsletter for information on this effort.

National Night Out, Oct. 5

Posted Aug 19, 2010 11:30am by Chip Rosenthal in Events, Safety | no comments

National Night Out 2010 LogoDate: Tuesday, October 5
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Location: Throughout our neighborhood

NSCNA would like to encourage neighbors to host National Night Out block parties this year. We’d like to tell you what NNO is and how to participate. If you decide to hold a block party, please let us know and we’ll compile a map of neighborhood events.

National Night Out is in its 27th year. It’s a program designed to “promote neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships.” Much of the country observes NNO in August, but since that’s a trifle warm for Texas, our state has designated October as a more appropriate time for these outdoor community events.

Anyone can host a NNO event. The Austin Police Department has details about what you can do that evening, whether it’s a get-together with some refreshments, a cookout or a neighborhood walk. APD has an application you can fill out to host an event.

(You can request that safety personnel visit your event, but last year APD had over 55 requests in our district, with less than five available officers to cover. That averages to under 16 minutes per party – less travel time!)

NNO block parties are a great way to visit with your immediate neighbors, and something that neighbors tend to enjoy. Plus, they can be low-key affairs that aren’t a lot of work. All you need to do is supply some drinks, maybe a few snacks, and invite your neighbors to drop in.

An NNO block party is one of the best ways to help keep your street safe. We hope you’ll plan to participate in NNO this year. Wouldn’t it be great to have a party on every block in North Shoal Creek?

How to Participate

First, submit the request form to APD if you wish to officially register your block party. The advantage of registration is that you receive NNO materials, plus you can request a visit from safety personnel. (But see our note above about limitations on visits.) Registration deadline is September 15.

Second, please let NSCNA know. We’ll compile a map of block parties so neighbors can find out if there’s a party near them. Contact Andreas Guenin at nightout [at] nscna [dot] org or 512-323-2613.

Finally, invite the neighbors on your block. We recommend that you distribute a flyer or invitation directly to your neighbors. You may want to request neighbors bring snacks or lawn chairs.

Let Andreas know if you have any questions or need assistance.

Highland Mall Safety Fair, August 21

Posted Aug 18, 2010 9:00am by Chip Rosenthal in Events, Safety | no comments

Date: Saturday, August 21
Time: 11 am – 3 pm
Location: Highland Mall

Connect with the local agencies dedicated to keeping our community safe at the free Safety Fair. The day will included Safety Education and Fun for everyone. Come and see the Fire Truck, APD Bomb Squad and Robots, CPR lessons, Child Identification and more. The Safety Fair will have exhibits on crime prevention, drug and  alcohol awareness, fire safety, bike safety, crime prevention and much more.

Sustainable Neighborhoods Meeting, Aug. 17

Posted Aug 12, 2010 11:25am by Chip Rosenthal in City Planning, Events | no comments

Date: Tuesday, August 17
Time: 6:30 – 8 pm
Location: Village Christian Apartments Activity Room, 7925 Rockwood Ln (directions)

Sustainable Neighborhoods of North Central Austin will have its monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 17. Here is information from their recent mailing:

Kelly Snook, the new Parks and Recreation assistant director of operations, planning, design and construction, will speak to Sustainable Neighborhoods on Tuesday, August 17, about planning and design of pocket parks along transit corridors like Airport, Anderson, Burnet and Lamar.

Snook is also the incoming president of the Texas chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Pocket parks are a key gap in the City’s zoning of Burnet, Lamar and other commercial streets to permit apartments and condos. Like many redevelopment issues, this is something that has to be planned for years before new buildings actually get built, or it will never happen. Snook brings experience in this area and will share her ideas with those in attendance.

NPP Special Committee Meeting, August 8

Posted Aug 5, 2010 1:17am by Chip Rosenthal in Events, Traffic | Comments Off

Date: Sunday, August 8
Time: 3 – 5 pm
Location: Village Christian Apartments Activity Room, 7925 Rockwood Lane (directions)

The NPP Special Committee is considering a proposal for NSCNA to submit an application for the City of Austin Neighborhood Partnering Program (NPP). Under the NPP, the neighborhood would offer to share the cost of a neighborhood improvement project. The project under consideration is sidewalk improvements and repairs.

The mission of this committee is to make a recommendation on NPP participation, and, if appropriate, offer a project proposal to the association general membership for review and approval.

People who are interested in neighborhood sidewalk issues, as well as people who are concerned about the disposition of the funds reserved by the association for improvement projects, should consider participating.

If you have any questions, please contact committee chair Kate Brien at mathqueen99 [at] gmail [dot] com or association president Chip Rosenthal at 512-573-5174.

Yahoo Group Guidelines Meeting, August 1

Posted Jul 28, 2010 9:30am by Cheri Hartman in Events, Website Related | Comments Off

Date: Sunday, August 1
Time: 2:30 – 5 pm
Location: Village Christian Apartments Activity Room, 7925 Rockwood Lane

Our NSCNA Yahoo Group guidelines are up for their annual review. Last year, the Media Committee formed a task force to create guidelines for the NSCNA Yahoo Group.  These guidelines were developed to keep the group discussions lively and on topic and help everyone interact positively. The board approved and posted the guidelines on June 24, 2009. The guidelines can be found here.

This meeting is open to all neighbors who would like to participate.

Directions to the Village Christian Apartments Activity Room can be found here.

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