Category Archives: Milwood News

Bulk Collection Begins January 28, 2008

This is just a reminder that bulk collection begins January 28th for our area. I’m not sure if it is for everyone, but if you received a blue “Bulk Collection” postcard in the mail from the City of Austin a … Continue reading

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Enchanted Forest information available online

Enchanted Forest continues to be an item of interest in the neighborhood, and homebuilder Mercedes Homes has released prices and floor plans are on their website. The initial 5 homes have already been released, with the remaining 45 homesites to … Continue reading

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A New Look For A New Year

Happy New Year to all our neighbors in Milwood! If you have been to the site before, you probably noticed that we’ve been busy and have just launched a new design for the website. Hopefully you will find the site … Continue reading

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Northwest Austin Parks

Impact News had an enlightening article on park funding in NW Austin. I noted with interest the 165,000 dollars apparently set aside for playground renovation and extension in Balcones District park. Our park rep told me in a conversation that … Continue reading

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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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