Latest Headlines for Thursday, September 19
Thursday, September 19, 2019 by Chad Swiatecki
Planning
Arts Commission eyes MACC-Palm School link in supporting city’s push for preservation
The Austin Arts Commission has signed on in support of the city’s goal of preserving the Palm School property as a historic cultural facility, in a nod to the ongoing negotiations with Travis County for ownership of the downtown site.The…
Thursday, September 19, 2019 by Claire McInerny
AISD
Austin ISD says second draft of school changes will emphasize academics district-wide
At a live discussion of the Austin Independent School District’s proposal to overhaul the entire district, school officials said the idea is about more than just closing schools. Meanwhile, city leaders said there’s room to grow to bring more equitable…
Thursday, September 19, 2019 by Ryan Thornton
Bicycles
Red River realignment adds to concerns for campus bike safety
Since Jan. 28, the night Tony Diaz was killed while cycling through the University of Texas campus, university management has listened to and considered calls for safer bicycle facilities on San Jacinto Boulevard, a popular cycling route both for students…
Thursday, September 19, 2019 by Jo Clifton
Planning
Asian American center plan could include Rutherford Lane campus
At today’s meeting, City Council will likely direct City Manager Spencer Cronk and his staff to come up with a proposal to incorporate the expansion of the Asian American Resource Center into a master plan for the center as well…
Thursday, September 19, 2019 by Elizabeth Pagano
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TipSheets
TipSheet: City Council, 9.19.19
Today’s City Council meeting is its regular meeting, following a Wednesday special called meeting dedicated solely to issues around homelessness. That special meeting will continue Friday, but it won’t be part of today’s meeting. Below is a sampling of items…
Wednesday, September 18, 2019 by Andrew Weber
City Council
Council members offer revised plan that phases in restrictions on camping or resting in public
City leaders have a new proposal to regulate behavior related to homelessness ahead of a possible City Council vote that could happen as soon as Wednesday.The proposal comes after roughly a week of infighting among Council members. Kathie Tovo and…
