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
- General Membership Meeting tonight!Join us for neighborhood updates View this email in your browser General Membership Meeting Tonight A reminder that the Old West Austin Neighborhood Association will be meeting tonight (Tuesday, June 2). Here are the details. When: Tonight, 6:30 – 8:00pmWhere: Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, 1725 W. 11th Street See you there! Agenda We’ll cover… Read more: General Membership Meeting tonight!
- OWANA OWL Newsletter – Summer 2026Read for neighborhood updates! THE OWL – SUMMER 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS Hello Old West Austin neighbors! Here’s a preview of what’s included in the OWL this quarter. 1. Notes from the Chair 2. June General Membership Meeting Agenda 3. Zoning Updates 4. Events Updates 5. Runoff Election Info 6. CCDC Update 7. West Austin… Read more: OWANA OWL Newsletter – Summer 2026
- OWANA OWL Newsletter – Summer 2027Read for neighborhood updates! THE OWL – SUMMER 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS Hello Old West Austin neighbors! Here’s a preview of what’s included in the OWL this quarter. 1. Notes from the Chair 2. June General Membership Meeting Agenda 3. Zoning Updates 4. Events Updates 5. Runoff Election Info 6. CCDC Update 7. West Austin… Read more: OWANA OWL Newsletter – Summer 2027
- OWANA OWL Newsletter – Summer 2027Read for neighborhood updates! THE OWL – SUMMER 2026 TABLE OF CONTENTS Hello Old West Austin neighbors! Here’s a preview of what’s included in the OWL this quarter. 1. Notes from the Chair 2. June General Membership Meeting Agenda 3. Zoning Updates 4. Events Updates 5. Runoff Election Info 6. CCDC Update 7. West Austin… Read more: OWANA OWL Newsletter – Summer 2027
- Controversial Austin proposal could quietly extend housing rules into more neighborhoodsView this email in your browser URGENT: Action Needed – Item 26 Threatens Neighborhood Zoning Hello Neighbors, Please take action regarding Item 26 on this Thursday’s City Council agenda. This proposal seeks to redefine “single-family” zoning to allow four or more units per lot, drastically altering our neighborhood’s density. This is being rushed through without… Read more: Controversial Austin proposal could quietly extend housing rules into more neighborhoods
