BrykerWoods Neighborhood

Neighborhood Planning Meeting - May 21st

Land Use Education Workshop II - Ever confused about land use & zoning? Join us for an educational workshop about land use:

• What it is,
• What it is not
• How is it different from zoning
• & how it will be applied in the neighborhood plan.

Wednesday, May 21st
6:30pm - 9:00pm
NEW Location: LCRA Red Bud Facililty (3601 Lake Austin Blvd.)

Want to learn more about the Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan? Check out the website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/central_west_austin.htm

Land use workshops will be held throughout the summer. It is important that everyone understand what land use is so that we start off on the right foot. Please encourage others to attend. And for those who could not make it on the 7th, please see the website (link above) to get caught up.

Neighborhood Planning Meeting - May 7th

Land Use Education Workshop I - This meeting will introduce the first step in the land use planning process, and set the foundation for the upcoming land use meetings.

Wednesday, May 7th
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Austin State School (2203 W 35th Street)
NEOS Building #526

Info for the Austin State School can be found at the following link: http://cwa-auss.notlong.com

When you enter the campus on 35th Street, follow the main street and proceed straight through the four-way stop intersection toward the back of the campus. Continue on the main street for approximately ¼ mile past the four-way stop, and you'll see a brown wooden sign that says Community Relations on your left. Continue on the main road past this sign, and look to your left. NEOS sits away from the street and has a black door with neon letters. You may park in the lot in front of the entrance, or there is a large lot diagonally across the street to your right. There will be directional arrows (black arrows on white board) posted as well that will guide attendees. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUSTIN STATE SCHOOL HAS A STRICT 10 MILE AN HOUR SPEED LIMIT FOR THE SAFETY OF RESIDENTS AND OTHER PEDESTRIANS.

Want to learn more about the Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan? Check out the website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/central_west_austin.htm

Note - Land Use Education Workshop II is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 6:30pm to 9pm, at the Austin State School.

Neighborhood Planning Meeting - April 26th

Open House: Mid-Process Review

We have two chapter drafts for you to review: Parks and Open Space and Transportation (PDF; editable Word file). We will be taking comments on these chapter by phone or email now or at our upcoming mid-process open house in late April. Paper copies of both chapters are also available at Howson Library, in the reading room. You can also leave comments with the binder in the library.

Saturday, March 26th
9:00am - 1:00pm
Austin State School (2203 W 35th Street)
NEOS Building #526

Info for the Austin State School can be found at the following link: http://cwa-auss.notlong.com

When you enter the campus on 35th Street, follow the main street and proceed straight through the four-way stop intersection toward the back of the campus. Continue on the main street for approximately ¼ mile past the four-way stop, and you'll see a brown wooden sign that says Community Relations on your left. Continue on the main road past this sign, and look to your left. NEOS sits away from the street and has a black door with neon letters. You may park in the lot in front of the entrance, or there is a large lot diagonally across the street to your right. There will be directional arrows (black arrows on white board) posted as well that will guide attendees. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUSTIN STATE SCHOOL HAS A STRICT 10 MILE AN HOUR SPEED LIMIT FOR THE SAFETY OF RESIDENTS AND OTHER PEDESTRIANS.

Want to learn more about the Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan? Check out the website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/central_west_austin.htm

Neighborhood Planning Meeting - March 29th

Meeting topics:  Development review, code enforcement, and historic preservation. ALSO, you can review the draft Parks & Open Space and Transportation chapters of the plan at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/central_west_austin.htm

We want to hear what you have to say about these issues. Please encourage all to attend.

Saturday, March 29th
9:00am - 1:00pm
Austin State School (2203 W 35th Street)
NEOS Building #526

For more information, please see the attachment. Also, please forward this attachment to others and encourage participation from community members. The plan should be the voice and ideas of the stakeholders—so please spread the word! Thanks to those who have continued to participate. We really appreciate all of your efforts.

A for Austin State School can be found at the following link: http://cwa-auss.notlong.com

When you enter the campus on 35th Street, follow the main street and proceed straight through the four-way stop intersection toward the back of the campus. Continue on the main street for approximately ¼ mile past the four-way stop, and you'll see a brown wooden sign that says Community Relations on your left. Continue on the main road past this sign, and look to your left. NEOS sits away from the street and has a black door with neon letters. You may park in the lot in front of the entrance, or there is a large lot diagonally across the street to your right. There will be directional arrows (black arrows on white board) posted as well that will guide attendees. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUSTIN STATE SCHOOL HAS A STRICT 10 MILE AN HOUR SPEED LIMIT FOR THE SAFETY OF RESIDENTS AND OTHER PEDESTRIANS.

Want to learn more? Check out the website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/central_west_austin.htm

Neighborhood Planning Meeting - March 5th

Community Life, Crime & Housing Affordability

• How do schools function in your community?
• What types of crime have you been a victim to?
• Will your children be able to afford living in your neighborhood later in life (without kicking you out of your home)?

We want to hear what you have to say about these issues. Please encourage all to attend.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008
6:45pm-9pm
Austin State School (2203 W 35th Street)
NEOS Building #526

For more information, please see the attachment. Also, please forward this attachment to others and encourage participation from community members. The plan should be the voice and ideas of the stakeholders—so please spread the word! Thanks to those who have continued to participate. We really appreciate all of your efforts.

A for Austin State School can be found at the following link: http://cwa-auss.notlong.com

When you enter the campus on 35th Street, follow the main street and proceed straight through the four-way stop intersection toward the back of the campus. Continue on the main street for approximately ¼ mile past the four-way stop, and you'll see a brown wooden sign that says Community Relations on your left. Continue on the main road past this sign, and look to your left. NEOS sits away from the street and has a black door with neon letters. You may park in the lot in front of the entrance, or there is a large lot diagonally across the street to your right. There will be directional arrows (black arrows on white board) posted as well that will guide attendees. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUSTIN STATE SCHOOL HAS A STRICT 10 MILE AN HOUR SPEED LIMIT FOR THE SAFETY OF RESIDENTS AND OTHER PEDESTRIANS.

Want to learn more? Check out the website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/central_west_austin.htm

Neighborhood Planning Meeting - Feb 20th

The next Central West Austin Planning workshop will discuss CREEKS, WATER QUALITY, FLOODING & EROSION: Come discuss Lake Austin, Ladybird Lake, Shoal Creek & Johnson Creek. Help us identify flooding and erosion problems in your neighborhood and participate in finding ways to fix them.

Wednesday, February 20th
6:45pm-9pm
Austin State School (2203 W 35th Street)
NEOS Building

For more information, please see the attachment. Also, please forward this attachment to others and encourage participation from community members. The plan should be the voice and ideas of the stakeholders—so please spread the word! Thanks to those who have continued to participate. We really appreciate all of your efforts.

A for Austin State School can be found at the following link: http://cwa-auss.notlong.com

When you enter the campus on 35th Street, follow the main street and proceed straight through the four-way stop intersection toward the back of the campus. Continue on the main street for approximately ¼ mile past the four-way stop, and you'll see a brown wooden sign that says Community Relations on your left. Continue on the main road past this sign, and look to your left. NEOS sits away from the street and has a black door with neon letters. You may park in the lot in front of the entrance, or there is a large lot diagonally across the street to your right. There will be directional arrows (black arrows on white board) posted as well that will guide attendees. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUSTIN STATE SCHOOL HAS A STRICT 10 MILE AN HOUR SPEED LIMIT FOR THE SAFETY OF RESIDENTS AND OTHER PEDESTRIANS.

Want to learn more? Check out the website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/central_west_austin.htm

Neighborhood Planning Meeting - Jan 30th

The next Central West Austin Planning Workshop will discuss TREES!

When: WEDNESDAY, January 30th
Time: 6:45pm
Where: Austin State School (please see directions below)

Tree questions to consider for January 30th:
- What are the characteristics of your neighborhood’s existing urban forest?
- What are the issues affecting the neighborhood’s urban forest (age, disease)?
- What areas of your neighborhood would benefit from additional tree plantings?
- What utility accommodation strategies would best benefit the neighborhood forest (utility-friendly trees, change of pole sizes and/or location)?
- Are there heritage trees (noteworthy characteristics such as size or age), trees with historical significance (associated with a historical event or person), or large groves of trees?
- What theme (tree-lined streets, limited species, numerous species) do you want?
- What educational materials would benefit your community (how to plant, fertilizing, pruning, etc)?

Your comments and feedback have told us that trees mean a lot to your neighborhood. As such, please help us spread the word of this meeting by passing this notice along. Staff greatly appreciates any help getting the word out about the planning process we are currently in. Also, a BIG “Thank you” to all of those who have and continue to participate in the process.

DIRECTIONS TO AUSTIN STATE SCHOOL NEOS Building: (2203 W. 35th Street). When you enter the campus on 35th Street, follow the main street and proceed straight through the four-way stop intersection toward the back of the campus. Continue on the main street for approximately 1⁄4 mile past the four-way stop, and you'll see a brown wooden sign that says Community Relations on your left. Continue on the main road past this sign, and look to your left. NEOS sits away from the street and has a black door with neon letters. You may park in the lot in front of the entrance, or there is a large lot diagonally across the street to your right. There will be directional arrows (black arrows on white board) posted as well that will guide attendees. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUSTIN STATE SCHOOL HAS A STRICT 10 MILE AN HOUR SPEED LIMIT FOR THE SAFETY OF RESIDENTS AND OTHER PEDESTRIANS.

Central West Austin Neighborhood Planning website - http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/central_west_austin.htm

Neighborhood Planning Meeting - Jan 9th

Neighborhood Planning Meeting, Wednesday, January 9, 2008, 6:45 - 9:00 p.m., Austin State School, 2203 W. 35th St., in the "NEOS" building.

Agenda Focus: Bring in the New Year by reviewing what we covered in 2007, and looking forward to what we will be doing in 2008-trees, creek erosion, neighborhood character, housing, land use, and zoning.

Directions to the meeting: Enter the State School and follow the main street, proceeding straight through the four-way stop intersection toward the back of the campus. Continue on the main street for approximately ¼ mile past the four-way stop, and you'll see a brown wooden sign that says "Community Relations" on your left. Continue on the main road past this sign, and look to your left. NEOS sits away from the street and has a black door with neon letters. You may park in the lot in front of the entrance, or there is a large lot diagonally across the street to your right. There are directional arrows (black arrows on white board) posted as well that will guide attendees. Please note that the Austin State School has a strict 10 mile an hour speed limit for the safety of residents and other pedestrians.

Future Meeting: Trees, January 30, 2008, Austin State School, 2203 W. 35th St., 6:45 - 9:00 p.m., in the "NEOS" building. Focus: Hear about Austin's tree protection and planting programs and how Austin Energy manages trees alongside its utility infrastructure. You can help prepare for this meeting by thinking about the questions in this file . Visit the Central West Austin Website at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/central_west_austin.htm

Neighborhood Plan Meeting notice (December 5th @ 6:45pm)

The next meeting for the Central West Austin neighborhood plan will be your chance to develop a transportation goal for the neighborhood and review and expand your comments from prior meetings on bikes, sidewalks, pedestrianism, and of course all of those cars. Tell us where you need to go and how you want to get there. You'll also have a chance to tell us what concerns you have about--and what opportunities you hope for--the potential commuter rail stop near 35th Street and MoPAc.

Take a look at the full agenda here:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/downloads/CWA_Dec5_Agenda.pdf .

WHEN: Wednesday, December 5th
6:45pm - 9:00pm
WHERE: the Austin State School, NEOS building (directions below)

If you want to get a head start on this meeting, take a look at the draft transportation goal statement here:
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/zoning/downloads/CWA_Dec5_Trans-Goal-Statement.pdf .

As always, if you can't make the meeting, let us know your thoughts by phone or by email:

Paul DiGiuseppe, paul.digiuseppe@ci.austin.tx.us. Telephone: 974-2865 Greg Claxton, gregory.claxton@ci.austin.tx.us. Telephone: 974-7630 Victoria Craig, victoria.craig@ci.austin.tx.us. Telephone: 974-2857

After this Wednesday, our next several meetings are tentatively scheduled for the following:

* Wednesday, January 9, 6:45pm, Austin State School.

* Wednesday, January 30, 6:45pm, Austin State School.

* Wednesday, February 20, 6:45pm, Austin State School.

We'll start the new year with a review of what we've done so far, and what the future timeline is, and then move into trees.

Paul DiGiuseppe, Principal Planner
City of Austin Neighborhood Planning and Zoning Department
505 Barton Springs Rd., 5th floor
Austin, TX 78704
paul.digiuseppe@ci.austin.tx.us
Phone: (512) 974-2865
Fax: (512) 974-6054
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1088, Austin, TX 78767

Directions to the meeting:
Austin State School is located at 2203 W. 35th St. The meeting is in the NEOS building.

Enter the State School and follow the main street, proceeding straight through the four-way stop intersection toward the back of the campus. Continue on the main street for approximately 1/4 mile past the four-way stop, and you'll see a brown wooden sign that says "Community Relations" on your left. Continue on the main road past this sign, and look to your left. NEOS sits away from the street and has a black door with neon letters. You may park in the lot in front of the entrance, or there is a large lot diagonally across the street to your right. There are directional arrows (black arrows on white board) posted as well that will guide attendees. Please note that the Austin State School has a strict 10 mile an hour speed limit for the safety of residents and other pedestrians.

Also see the Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan website for additional details and meeting history.

Neighborhood Plan Meeting notice (November 14th @ 6:45pm)

This is a reminder that we will be meeting on Wednesday, November 14th at 6:45 pm at the Austin State School's NEOS Building. We have representatives from the Texas Department of Transportation to discuss Loop 1 (MoPac); Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority to discuss mass transit; and the Austin/San Antonio Intermunicipal Commuter Rail District to discuss the proposed regional commuter
rail connecting San Antonio to Georgetown.

The meeting will start at 6:45 on Wednesday, October 17 at the NEOS Building at the Austin State School (2203 W. 35th Street). When you enter the campus on 35th Street, follow the main street and proceed straight through the four-way stop intersection toward the back of the campus. Continue on the main street for approximately ¼ mile past the four-way stop, and you'll see a brown wooden sign that says Community Relations on your left. Continue on the main road past this sign, and look to your left. NEOS
sits away from the street and has a black door with neon letters. You may park in the lot in front of the
entrance, or there is a large lot diagonally across the street to your right. There will be directional arrows (black arrows on white board) posted as well that will guide attendees. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUSTIN STATE SCHOOL HAS A STRICT 10 MILE AN HOUR SPEED LIMIT FOR THE SAFETY OF RESIDENTS AND OTHER PEDESTRIANS.

Also see the Central West Austin Neighborhood Plan website for additional details and meeting history.