City will talk south shore planning

On May 6, the City of Austin is inviting the public to discuss the process of creating a new master plan for the south shore of Lady Bird Lake. The event, titled “Remaking the Urban Waterfront,” will feature speaker Alex Krieger, an architect and expert on riverfront planning as well as a Harvard University professor. Krieger will discuss the principles for creating “vibrant, beautiful and welcoming waterfronts.” The free talk is open to the public and begins at 7 p.m. on May 6 at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St. Free parking is available. More information about the event and the South Central Waterfront Initiative can be found here.