OWANA Owl Newsletter
Zoning, Safety & Events Updates
- Townlake YMCA PUD InfoCurrent View Proposed PUD Townlake YMCA PUD Redevelopment Scoping, Education and Visual Docs You may have heard about the YMCA’s planned development. Many of us are long-term YMCA members and support the need for a new YMCA facility, more childcare, and affordable housing. In keeping with the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association’s mission, the Steering… Read more: Townlake YMCA PUD Info
- Development & Zoning Implications of SB 840At the September General Membership meeting, special guest Barbara McArthur presented important information about a bill passed by Brian Hughes at the state level that allows commercial properties to be rezoned as residential, to the highest residential density available, automatically and without requiring a rezoning change. This represents a significant change to how development has… Read more: Development & Zoning Implications of SB 840
- Safety UpdateClarksville resident Jen spearheaded a visit to our September General Membership meeting from the Downtown Area Rapid Response Team (DART) to remind the OWANA community that for crime prevention to be effective, evidence needs to be gathered. Particularly for prosecution to happen, resident participation is required: report your stolen items, call when you see something… Read more: Safety Update
- Short-term-rentals (STRs) in AustinDear neighbors, On Thursday morning, February 27th, Austin City Council will consider adopting to the ordinances and licensing provision that govern Short-term-rentals (STRs) in Austin. Agenda Items 39, 40 and 41 The Old West Austin Neighborhood Association supports short-term rentals for owners who live on-site. The current changes to the ordinance do not address the city’s housing… Read more: Short-term-rentals (STRs) in Austin
- Fall Events-Save the DateSAVE THE DATE FOR FALL EVENTS SPONSORED BY OWANA: OCTOBER 31- ANNUAL NEIGHBORHOOD HALLOWEEN PARTY IN THE PARK! WHEN: OCTOBER 31ST AT 6 PM WHERE: WEST AUSTIN PARK: 1317 W. 10TH ST., AUSTIN, TX 78703 WHO: NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILIES/FRIENDS,OWANA MEMBERS, MATHEWS COMMUNITY, COME IF YOU DARE TO MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS IN COSTUME! WHAT: NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS MEET… Read more: Fall Events-Save the Date
Newsletter Archive
- OWANA – Egg Hunt reminder and more eventsOpen for how you can get involved! View this email in your browser Events / Community ParticipationOdds and Ends Hello Neighbors! We just wanted to update you on a few ways you can participate in the community in the next week or so, from local neighborhood events to broader city initiatives. See below (and no… Read more: OWANA – Egg Hunt reminder and more events
- OWANA – Spring Events Round-UpJoin Us! View this email in your browser Spring Events Roundup! (with a quick update/correction) Join us for these fun and family-friendly events in the next few weeks, and please note that this message includes more information about the Easter Egg Hunt (we forgot to include the date in our message earlier this week!). Live… Read more: OWANA – Spring Events Round-Up
- OWANA – Spring Events Round-UpJoin Us! View this email in your browser Spring Events Roundup! Join us for these fun and family-friendly events in the next few weeks. OWANA is proud to offer opportunities to build community and help our neighbors get to know each other! Live Music in West Austin Park!Join us this upcoming Saturday, March 28 for… Read more: OWANA – Spring Events Round-Up
- Follow up form letter for zoning proposals and more information to share with your friendsFollow up form letter for zoning proposals FOLLOW UP FOR CIVIC ACTION ! Dear Neighbors, The following information is from our OWANA Chair for you to share with your friends and neighbors including a form letter for easy action! ⚠️ URGENT: ACTION NEEDED BEFORE THURSDAY, MARCH 26 This Thursday, Austin City Council votes on two… Read more: Follow up form letter for zoning proposals and more information to share with your friends
- OWANA Civic Action Opportunity – Proposed City Council Neighborhood Zoning ChangesProposed City Council Neighborhood Zoning Changes URGENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CIVIC ACTION One of the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association’s roles is to do our best to keep you informed of local and regional government policy & infrastructure changes that would affect our neighborhood. We want you to have the information you need to let policy… Read more: OWANA Civic Action Opportunity – Proposed City Council Neighborhood Zoning Changes