NSCNA Blog Archive

  • FIX-IT CLINIC SAT, FEB 11

    Administrator

    The following was received from Alejandra Duarte, Reuse Programming Intern.
    Austin Resource Recovery & Economic Development Department l City of Austin:

    My name is Alejandra Duarte and I’m with the City’s Austin Resource Recovery department. Our first Fix-It Clinic of the year is coming up soon on Saturday, February 11th and we would greatly appreciate your help spreading the word! Last year, Austin Public Library ‘s bookstore Recycled Reads, and Austin Resource Recovery diverted over 350 lbs. of material from the landfill by hosting Fix-It Clinics. We match volunteer repair coaches with folks interested in repairing rather than discarding their broken household items.

    A draft newsletter document related to this notice can be viewed at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kd-HGtnhHn85xCSrhM4EsOhFMxOHYVVwxzRIH-xc8jk/edit
    The clinic will be held:
    Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 12:00PM to 3:00PM at
    Habitat for Humanity – 500 W Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
    Please let us know if you could add information to your next community email, Facebook pages, or add a sidebar to your next newsletter.

    Note:
    Meanwhile, please send us any graphics, articles and Facebook posts you would like promoted via Facebook/AustinRecycles for your next events.

    Thank you so much for your promotional support!

    Best,
    Alejandra

    Alejandra Duarte
    Reuse Programming Intern
    Austin Resource Recovery & Economic Development Department l City of Austin
    alejandra.duarte@austintexas.gov

  • RELEASE OF DRAFT LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FEB 1

    Administrator

    Celebrate Draft Land Development Code Release on February 1st
    Communications & Public Information from City of Austin:

    CodeNEXT is a rewrite of the City of Austin’s land development code, which dictates what you can build and where. The City of Austin’s current land development code was written in the 80s, and overdue for a rewrite to match today’s Austin.

    The CodeNEXT team will release a new draft code next week and wants feedback from the public to ensure that we are building the best Austin for all its residents.

    This kickoff event is scheduled for February 1st at the Palmer Event Center (900 Barton Springs Road) from 4p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is a celebration of the release of the new code. It starts with an open house at 4 p.m. and a call to action from the Mayor at 5. The event will be followed by a Code Advisory Group meeting at 6:30 p.m.

    For more information or for other outreach opportunities, please visit ausintexas.gov/codenext

  • WATER FORWARD PUBLIC WORKSHOP FEB 8

    Administrator

    This notice is from the City of Austin Public Information Office:

    Austin Water is developing a water plan for the next 100 years. The plan will identify future water needs and strategies to meet those needs such as conservation, technological innovation, and additional supply options. As an Austin Water customer, your feedback and input on this plan is very important to us and will help make sure the plan reflects our community’s values.

    We would like to invite you to an upcoming workshop where you can learn more about the Water Forward plan and give your input.

    Water Forward Public Workshop #2
    Wednesday, February 8, 2017
    6pm – 8:30pm
    AISD Performing Arts Center
    Multipurpose Room
    1500 Barbara Jordan Boulevard
    Austin, TX 78723

    If you have questions regarding this meeting, please feel free to email or call me. For more information about Water Forward or to sign up for our eNewsletter, please visit austintexas.gov/waterforward. We look forward to seeing you – and feel free to bring a friend!
    An RSVP to the email below is appreciated.

    Sincerely,

    Ginny Guerrero
    Community Engagement Specialist
    City of Austin | Austin Water, Public Information Office
    geneva.guerrero@austintexas.gov

  • UPDATE FOR ROCKWOOD/STILLWOOD TRAFFIC CIRCLE

    Administrator

    The LATM project for the traffic circle at the intersection of Rockwood Lane and Stillwood Lane is now expected to be completed by the end of summer this year. This information has been received from Michael J. Gaudini, Policy Advisor for Council Member Leslie Pool.

    The City of Austin Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) is commonly referred to as Traffic Calming.

  • COMMUNITY GARDEN GRANT

    Administrator

    Austin Parks Foundation (APF) Programs Assistant John Rooney (center) presents APF’s $10,000 grant for a North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Community Garden during the Association’s January 10th membership meeting. Receiving the grant are Community Garden team members (left to right): Katie Kelly, NSCNA VP Sarah Brandon, NSCNA President Amelia Cobb, Kenneth Webb, and Beautification Committee Chair Mary Jane Wier.

    North Shoal Creek needs to match the Austin Parks Foundation grant with volunteer effort building the garden. So, volunteers are needed! To sign up as a NSC Community Garden volunteer, please email vp@nscna.org