Monthly Archives: December 2007

Writing about it's my park day – from the park

I'm posting via the Treo while touring the work site (partially to see if I can) for it's my park day for a list of the needed work. Projects include: Removing hackberry tree fallen on path Cutting cedar limb at … Continue reading

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Recycling Options in Milwood

Area residents and businesses can help Summitt Elementary raise money by participating in the schools paper recycling program. The green and yellow Paper Retriever bins are available for recycling every day of the week (they're near the basketball court; by … Continue reading

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Vertical Mixed Use and You

August of last year, Council approved a major initiative called Vertical Mixed Use, which allows for development similar to the style of the Triangle, the Domain, or the new second street development – retail and so forth on the base … Continue reading

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News 8 Austin coverage of the Saturday meeting

For anyone who didn't attend but was interested in the meeting, News 8 Austin was there and had a short clip of the meeting. They interviewed me because I was asking traffic questions in the meeting, although they said we … Continue reading

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Milwood scholarship information

Local Realtor Harvey Pikoff has generously sponsored two $350 dollar citizenship awards (good for graduates education expenses) in the Milwood area for 11 years running. The tradition continues this year. Applications are due by May 15th, with awards made at … Continue reading

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Speed Limit Reduction

City of Austin has reviewed the streets in our neighborhood and determined that a 25 mile speed limit should be in effect for several. Crews should be in the area installing the new 25 mph speed limit signs as soon … Continue reading

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General Meeting, General Thoughts

Despite warnings of torrential rain, 40+ people came out to the General Milwood Meeting on the 24th. Many thanks to Molly Scarbrough, the city planner for the North Burnet Gateway Plan and Ben Bufkin from the Domain for giving updates … Continue reading

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