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Public Invited to Presentation on Redevelopment Potential of the South Shore...

Imagine a lively and walkable waterfront district located on the south shore of Lady Bird Lake across from Downtown. On Monday, May 13, the City of Austin and the Sustainable Places Project, a HUD...

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Imagine Austin wins National Sustainability Award

Planning Association recognizes Imagine Austin for sustainability planning excellence The American Planning Association bestowed its “Sustainable Plan Award” to Imagine Austin, the City’s Comprehensive...

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Austin receives 'Greening America’s Capitals' grant

EPA program aims to improve green infrastructure, climate resiliency.Austin is among five cities across the nation awarded federal technical assistance to “green” its state capital.  The U.S....

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Update on Airport Boulevard Initiative

Release Date: December 01, 2014It’s time to integrate the Airport Boulevard Form-Based Code with CodeNEXTCourtesy of Gateway Planning Group, Inc.We are excited to reach a significant milestone to...

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City of Austin selected for equitable development grant from EPA

Technical assistance grant will help develop equitable housing.The City of Austin in collaboration with Capital Metro was selected from 121 applicants to receive a technical assistance grant to develop...

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Urban Planner’s ‘tireless commitment’ earns Community Service Award

The Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects recently awarded City of Austin Principal Planner Alan Holt with a Community Service Award.Named for its first recipient, the “John V....

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Public to provide impressions of South Central Waterfront at ‘Walk and Draw...

Austin's Atlas to crowdsource ‘People’s Field Guide’ with AustinitesThe City of Austin and local artist Ann Armstrong of Austin's Atlas have teamed up to produce a crowdsourced “People’s Field Guide”...

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Workshops Sept. 1 and 3 bring designers, public together to plan Austin’s...

There are two public input sessions.Austinites are invited to participate in two design workshops this week to inform designers in planning for great public spaces in the South Central Waterfront area...

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Development and permitting fee increases become effective October 1

Fee increases for all development and permitting-related activities.Effective October 1, 2015, the Development Services Department and Planning and Zoning Department will implement fee increases for...

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Neighborhood Stakeholder Meeting

Release Date: October 05, 2015Please join us at 9 am on October 17, 2015 to share your experience and insights related to Neighborhood Plan Contact Teams and how the City of Austin should select...

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CodeNEXT Sound Check taking place all week; Austinites can RSVP

Everyone is invited to a “Sound Check” where the City of Austin’s CodeNEXT team will test development standards around Austin and share the results. CodeNEXT is the City of Austin initiative to revise...

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City to commence historic survey of East Austin

Survey will involve researching, photographing and documenting structures.The City’s Historic Preservation Office has contracted with the consultant team of Hardy:Heck:Moore, Inc., to conduct a...

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Historic Landmark Commission to hold March 28th meeting at Mathews Elementary...

 In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Mathews Elementary School, 906 West Lynn Street, the City of Austin’s Historic Landmark Commission will hold its March 28th meeting at the school. The...

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EPA "Greening America's Capitals" Report Released for South Central Waterfront

Report proposes expansion of green spaces as backbone of new eco-districtThe City of Austin has received a much anticipated Environmental Protection Agency "Greening America’s Capitals" report that...

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City seeks public input on East Austin Historic Survey and Context Report

Public hearing regarding the survey will be held on September 26, 2016.The City’s Historic Preservation Office is seeking public comment on a historic survey and context report of East Austin. The...

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Community kickoff June 4-6 for waterfront project near part of Lady Bird Lake

Public invited to meet visiting panel, join Idea ExchangeThe City of Austin is bringing together residents, property owners, urban designers, businesses, neighborhood leaders and more to discuss: What...

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Vision + Design Intensive to bring together experts, public to create 20-year...

City invites public to attend, provide input at three events this weekAustinites are invited to a “Vision + Design Intensive” with three public-input sessions this month and a Speak Up Austin forum...

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Workshops Sept. 1 and 3 bring designers, public together to plan Austin’s...

There are two public input sessions.Austinites are invited to participate in two design workshops this week to inform designers in planning for great public spaces in the South Central Waterfront area...

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EPA "Greening America's Capitals" Report Released for South Central Waterfront

Report proposes expansion of green spaces as backbone of new eco-districtThe City of Austin has received a much anticipated Environmental Protection Agency "Greening America’s Capitals" report that...

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City of Austin announces second neighborhood plan meeting for North Shoal Creek

The City of Austin Planning and Zoning Department has recently begun working with residents to develop the North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Plan. All community members are welcome to the second...

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