by KarenKreps@netingenuity.com | Aug 12, 2024 | The Free Zilker Zephyr Newsletter
In late 2016, while researching a neighborhood property, East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association (ETLCNA) members encountered a surprising proposed amendment to the city’s Waterfront Overlay. We soon discovered it had bypassed proper channels and was ready to...
by KarenKreps@netingenuity.com | Jul 26, 2024 | General News
Free Zilker Coalition members stood with Chicano Park stakeholders in their quest to keep their park tranquil. Members of the Parks and Recreation Board said Monday they will ask City Council to reexamine a 2019 ordinance that circumvented public input to allow an...
by KarenKreps@netingenuity.com | Apr 24, 2024 | General News
Austin residents are rising. We are, at last, finished allowing private and special interests to run this city. We are done with: * Urging our city council to consider our best interests only to see private gain as the main driver of planning and...
by KarenKreps@netingenuity.com | Mar 18, 2024 | General News, The Free Zilker Zephyr Newsletter
On March 7th, environmental protection rollbacks demanded by The Trail Conservancy (TTC) were approved by Austin City Council. Three members (R. Alter, A. Alter and M. Kelly) left the dais without explanation during the public testimony and did not return to vote....
by KarenKreps@netingenuity.com | Mar 18, 2024 | General News, The Free Zilker Zephyr Newsletter
Brackenridge Park Conservancy, a nonprofit that was “hired” by the City of San Antonio to be stewards of Brackenridge Park, seems to be more interested in pleasing its donors—who appear to be tied to private interests. The planned development of...