Category Archives: Milwood News

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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MoPac 1 meeting May 3

On May 3, 6:30 to 8:30 (who picks these times?), the MoPac 1 team will he conducting a “MoPac 1-to-ONEs” at the North Lamar Transit Center. These are informal, come-and-go gatherings where they have exhibits about the plans to do … Continue reading

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Summitt Elementary

Our elementary school is in the heart of the neighborhood, within walking distance of many of our homes. A TEA “RECOGNIZED” School of Excellence, the school is commended in reading, math, writing and science. Here is some key information about … Continue reading

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Notes from the meeting today

I'm running out the door, but I wanted to jot down some notes from the planning meeting today. Overall the project establishes zoning for mixed use commercial and residential. The plan will go before the planning commission (may?) and ultimately … Continue reading

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