Crestview Neighborhood Plan Contact Team needs input on lighting by Dec. 12th

Help The City Determine What Streets Need More Lighting from the Crestview Neighborhood Planning Contact Team

(Your Input Needed by Dec. 12th)

The City of Austin has asked for additional information regarding our neighborhood priorities. We submitted our 'top ten' list to the City in August - thanks to all of you who responded to the survey! 'Increase appropriate street lighting' ranked #6 on the 'top 10 list' and the CNPCT has received a request from our city staff person requesting a list of specific locations.

So, we are putting this issue back out to the neighborhood for input. Where do you see a need for additional street lighting? Please submit your suggestions to the CNPCT by using the contact form at: http://cnpct.weebly.com/contact.html prior to December 12th, 2010. Include the street address, block number or intersection where you feel more street-lighting is needed and a short description of why.

If you do not have internet access, please call 512-573-7812 and leave your name, return phone number and a brief message with the requested information.

The CNPCT will gather your suggestions and forward them on to our staff person for review. Please note: this project may or may not eventually be funded. This is the first step towards getting in the queue for approval. Additionally, the CNPCT will meet at 6:30 pm on Monday, December 20th at the Crestview United Methodist Church to discuss the feedback we receive on this matter. Anyone is welcome to attend and offer input. Hope to see you there!

Heidi Goebel Architect

Pictures from the CNA Volunteer Appreciation Party

CNA Volunteer Appreciation BBQ

Sustainable Neighborhoods Workshop Tues Nov 16

Sustainable Neighborhoods Workshop Tues Nov 16 - Top 10 Things That Make a Place "Family-Friendly"

The Comprehensive Plan is wrapping up feedback on four city "growth scenarios" without any hint as to which would be more family-friendly. Since this is a critical issue for North Central Austin, we're holding a workshop on Tuesday 11/16 to define a top 10 list of what that means, and submit it to City officials for feedback.

We can also consider defining "seniors-friendly" and even "friendly for persons with disabilities," if we have enough people attend who have experience with those categories. On many counts, these issues should overlap.

We'll be using the findings of the Families with Children Task Force as a brainstorming tool. It is at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/council/downloads/factf_report.pdf.

Tues 11/16 6:30 to 8:00 PM, Village Christian Apartments, 7925 Rockwood Ln.

Provide Feedback on Comp Plan Growth Scenarios

It's not too late to take the City's survey on the four "growth scenarios." Please do this! There's an enormous hole in their methodology - there's no criteria offered for comparing the scenarios on "family-friendliness". Now is the time to push this issue, so that planners are thinking about it as they refine their assumptions for how Austin will grow. http://www.cityofaustin.org/compplan/survey.cfm

Steven Zettner
www.snaustin.org

Pictures from the 2nd Annual CNA Pizza and Pumpkin Carving Party

CNA 2010 Pizza and Pumpkin Carving Party

Friends of Brentwood Park Tree Planting! - Saturday, Nov. 6th

It's the Friends of Brentwood Park Tree Planting!

Come be part of history and help plant 115 NEW trees!

8:45am - Check-in and Refreshments
9:15am - Tree Planting Demo
9:30am - Tree Dedication Ceremony
10:00am - Start Planting Trees!
1:00pm - Final Clean-up

Tacodeli, Genuine Joe Coffeehouse, and the Minimax will provide
refreshments and yummies for our hard-working helpers.

It's going to be gorgeous/fantastic/amazing day!

Questions/Volunteer:

Hedrich Michaelsen
hedrichm @ gmail dot com
512-350-4525

Emily Wilson
emily.wilson8596 @ gmail dot com
512-740-2790

Lamarfest - November 5th, 6pm - 9pm

Lamarfest is Friday, November 5th / 6pm - 9pm
Lamar Middle School – 6201 Wynona

Check out the amazing Silent Auction items that will be at Lamarfest 2010. Join us on November 5th for this community event and help support Lamar Middle School

- Discount Electronics – Dell Laptop computer and case
- Russell Korman Fine Diamonds, Jewelry and Watches – necklace and UT items
- Zoom Room - Dog training
- Tom's Dive and Swim – Open water diving certification classes
- Turquoise Trading Post – decorative items
- Lights Fantastic – desk lamp
- Beds, Beds, and More – high quality pillows
- Pete's Flat Top Shop - haircut
- Capital Music – adult and child piano lessons
- Plush Pad – pet grooming
- Northstar Optical – eye exam for glasses
- Mr. Car Wash – car wash certificates
- VeloCity Scooters – assorted bike gear
- Cheko's Mexican Restaurant – gift cards
- Zinger's Hardware – gift cards
- Kids-n-Cats – gift certificate
- Yoga Yoga – 4 class pass
- Sonic – gift certificates
- El Mercado Mexican Restaurant – gift certificates
- Hill-Berts Burgers – gift cards
- Hat Creek Burgers – gift cards
- Wild Honey Skin Spa – facial
- Luca Salon – haircuts
- Texas Rowing – kayak rental and rowing lessons
- Austin Kung-Fu Academy – kids kung-fu lessons
- Upper Crust Bakery – gift card
- Bradz Salon - facial
- Garbo – A Salon - services
- Austin Tri-Cyclist – gift certificate
- Ricky Wilson Jewelry Manufacturing – gift certificate
- Hotel Allandale – one night stay
- Beginner Drum Set
- Squire electric guitar and amp
- Squire Bass guitar

Thank you to our local merchants for supporting this event and to our Premier Sponsors - Grande Communications, Walgreens and Firestone.