NSCNA Blog Archive


  • March Library Update

    Here is the latest news from John Gillum:

    North Village Branch Library Replacement Project: A veritable host of construction activities are currently in progress at the ever changing North Village Branch Branch Library site. The millwork sub-contractors and the architects are working out the details of the color and finish palette for the project’s casework, while the electrician is preparing to install the ductwork in the floor recesses as the metal studs are being installed but before the walls are closed up. The steel erector, meanwhile, is working on the punch list for his particular trade while completing the entrance porch. Our plumbing sub-contractor is close to finishing his rough-in work, which calls for the installing the concealed portion of the plumbing to the point of connection for fixtures.
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  • As a reminder, there is a General Meeting of the Association this coming Tuesday.

    LOCATION:
    Tuesday, April 1, 2008; 6:30pm-8:00pm
    Pillow Elementary School Cafeteria

    PURPOSE:
    A regular meeting that features a guest speaker on trees, officer and committee reports, and time to visit with various committees.

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  • Anderson Lane mixed-use plan pulled off table for now.

    Capital City Partners Inc. has withdrawn its application to rezone the Village Shopping Center on West Anderson Lane for vertical mixed-use development. The project had been scheduled to come before the Austin Planning Commission tonight. However, company partner Joe Lamy said he still intends to build a long-term project that will include more shops, housing and offices on the 12-acre site.
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  • The Get Your Rear in Gear 5K and Kids 1K (http://www.getyourrearingear.com/) is scheduled for Sunday April 6, 2008. The Get Your Rear in Gear 5K and Kids K is presented by The Colon Cancer Coalition, a local non profit 501(c)3, RunTex, RaceWorks and other local sponsors. This event will draw about 300 runners to the Shoal Creek and Steck Ave. area.

    Mild traffic congestion resulting in some inconvenience to you may be anticipated on race day. Runners will start gathering at 7:30am at 8015 Shoal Creek and the race will begin at 8:30 am on Shoal Creek. The route will utilize Shoal Creek to Cross Creek, Burnet, Ashdale and Steck Ave.
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  • The General meeting scheduled for March 4th has been postponed to April 1st, due to a conflict with the Texas primary and caucus. Flyers were distributed throughout the neighborhood announcing this schedule change and you can view the flyer here or click the image above.