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Downtown Austin Blog DID YOU KNOW: "A permit
is required for the removal of any tree larger than 60 inches in
circumference - (measured at 4.5 feet above the ground). Sixty inches
in circumference is equivalent to 19 inches in diameter. See links to
additional permit information below. Trees smaller than 60 inches in
circumference are not regulated."

Source: www.ci.austin.tx.us
The City of Austin Tree and Natural Area Preservation code is based on the fundamental precepts of sound urban forest management. These precepts establish a diversification of species, with a mix of young, medium aged, and mature trees. ...
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Just 408 condos remain available for sale in Downtown Austin. Because of tight financing, no new projects are likely to go up for another four or five years.
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Downtown Austin Blog The Manor Reborn: Restoring the Byrne-Reed House

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Carl Webb

Carl Webb
Community Workshop for the Master Planning of Waterloo Park Scheduled

The Parks and Recreation is hosting a Community Workshop for the Master Planning of Waterloo Park on Tuesday, December 8th at St. Elias Orthodox Church on 408 11th St.

Parking is limited on site, however free parking is available at Waterloo Park, and ...the State Garage located at the intersection of Trinity and 12th St. For more information contact Ricardo Soliz at ricardo.soliz@ci.austin.tx.us or at 512-974-9452.Read More

Thu at 2:35pm · Report
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thanks for the head up, Carl!
Thu at 2:55pm
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Friend of Downtown Austin Blog, Suzanne Davis Gandy, will have a reception tonight at Art Exchange Gallery on 5th Street, below 5th Street Commons. Original oil landscapses by this Austin artist are included ...
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Downtown Austin Blog This is the framework of the Great Streets Program in Austin

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City of Austin Transportation, Planning and Sustainability Department Black & Vernooy + Kinney Joint Venture, Urban Design Consultant Team
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November 17 at 3:15pm
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Downtown Austin Blog Downtown Austin Parks and Open Space Plan
(pdf download)

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Downtown is a television show about urban living and working in downtown Austin.
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Downtown Austin Blog Is thankful for those downtown Austin residents and stakeholders that care to dig into the details of the city bureaucracy. It takes so much time, effort, and patience to create an informed opinion on important issues facing our city.

November 13 at 11:41am
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1) We learned that the City is negotiating the purchase of three contiguous lots located along southbound frontage road and bounded by 4th and 5th Streets. This area hosts the east bank of Waller Creek ...
Dale Glover
Dale Glover
Nice summary! The 21C will totally change the dynamic of Lower Waller Creek.
November 14 at 5:41am
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Downtown Austin Blog downtown buildings to "go blue" this weekend for World Diabetes Day

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Giving, getting and goings on in Austin's philanthropy scene., Per the press release: Austin City Hall will be among the many prestigious iconic buildings and monuments around the world to be bathed in blue lights on Saturday, November 14. ...
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Downtown Austin Blog One trend I'm noticing in the responses thus far: Downtown Austin is prioritzing a need for retailers of more practical goods over boutiques and bars.

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Super-target is a good idea. Either that or an HEB. Or a Fresh Plus. Something affordable. CVS doesn’t count (if there were a “super-CVS” with a decent produce section, then it would work).
Eric V. Blanchard
Eric V. Blanchard
. . . and, if it's a dig, . . . touche.
November 13 at 7:01am
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It was both ;-) Welcome to Austin!
November 13 at 8:48am
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Downtown Austin Blog WWCAC meeting was packed with good info. will post something in the AM.

November 12 at 7:05pm
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Downtown Austin Blog expect an update on the I-35 makeover project at tonight's Waller Creek Citizens Advisory Committee meeting.

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This evening is our monthly meeting of the Waller Creek Citizens Advisory Committee (WCCAC). I’m especially interested to get the updates on the I-35 makeover project.
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Downtown Austin Blog Had a great evening at Lustre Pearl. Rainey Street is becoming a real destination. But, has anyone noticed the vibe at Clive Bar is off? The lighting was horrible and the group I was with agreed the place was sort of a downer. So, we walked over to Lustre and problem solved - for us at least.

November 12 at 4:11am