Parks
Thursday, July 16, 2015 by Audrey McGlinchy, KUT
Parks
Should Austin’s small parks be held to different standards?
The Parks and Recreation Department says it does not make sense to create a unique policy addressing pocket parks – small urban parks less than 2 acres in size – despite the challenges faced by locals who say it has…
Friday, July 10, 2015 by Audrey McGlinchy, KUT
Parks
New parkland dedication fee would “maintain” park-to-person ratio
With recent unanimous approval from members of the city’s Planning Commission, the Parks and Recreation Department says it might soon be able to recalibrate the fee it charges residential developers in lieu of making parkland available. Developers unwilling or unable…
Monday, June 15, 2015 by Tyler Whitson
Parks
Open-space recycling a challenge to city, says staff
Austin’s recycling requirements are ambitious, but they don’t cover one major area — open spaces. Now, the city is taking steps to make up for it. The Austin Resource Recovery Department recently performed an assessment on Parks and Recreation Department…
Friday, June 5, 2015 by Audrey McGlinchy, KUT
Parks
Austin ventures into civic crowdfunding
The Internet is replete with crowdfunding appeals for endless pet projects: help fund your college roommate’s rap EP, pitch in for your buddy’s film or donate a few dollars toward your cousin’s volunteer trip to Haiti. But what about a…
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 by Elizabeth Pagano
Parks
Metz and Mabel Davis pools to remain open
This summer, the Parks and Recreation Department plans to keep open both Metz Neighborhood Pool and Mabel Davis Municipal Pool. Late last month, the department announced its intention to close the District 3 pools. Last summer, Mabel Davis lost 25,561…
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 by Jo Clifton
Development
Decker Golf gets first positive sign from committee
The City Council Committee on Economic Development gave supporters of a proposal for a PGA-style golf course at Walter E. Long Metropolitan Park their first victory Monday. The four-member committee voted unanimously to approve a framework for additional benefits for…
