Resources
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 by Jessi Devenyns
Environment
Commission calls air quality motion a ‘vague statement,’ fails to pass it
Despite the philosophical support of commissioners, a motion to improve air quality at construction sites failed at the Oct. 16 meeting of the Environmental Commission.Commissioner Pam Thompson prepared a motion on the fly during a presentation by the Office of…
Monday, October 21, 2019 by Ryan Thornton
Energy
Commission supports energy rebate program change, calls for more information
Austin Energy has long struggled to find enough customers to take part in its multifamily energy efficiency rebate program. The trend continued last fiscal year when more than half of its rebate funds, which don’t carry over into subsequent years,…
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 by Katherine Corley
Parks
New recycling receptacles coming soon to Austin parks
Years of advocacy to implement recycling in Austin’s 300 parks is beginning to pay off. Starting this fall, 800 new recycling bins will be installed alongside 800 new trash cans in Austin’s parks over the next four years, said Meredith…
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 by Jo Clifton
Parks
Save Historic Muny District has a board of directors
The Save Historic Muny District, which represents those who wish to preserve the first integrated golf course in the South, now has a board of directors. The board includes Mary Arnold and Ken Tiemann, both longtime advocates for the Lions…
Thursday, October 10, 2019 by Matt Largey
Energy
Austin joins a handful of cities where carbon emissions have fallen in recent years
Austin is among 30 cities worldwide where emissions have peaked, according to a new analysis from a coalition of cities dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.The group, C40, defines “peaked” as having emissions fall by at least 10 percent since…
Thursday, October 3, 2019 by Ryan Thornton
Environment
City reaches milestone for cave site restoration plan
City staff members have completed a draft land management plan to protect the city’s natural resources at the William H. Russell Karst Preserve, the 191-acre Southwest Austin site previously known as the Blowing Sink Research Management Area.The natural features of…
