Downtown Austin Plan

On Sunday November 16, CPC's own John Nyfler presented an overview of the Downtown Austin Plan and we discussed how some of the pending plans may affect CPC and the issues we are concerned about. This was a great presentation and look for a reprise -with additions if there is an appropriate Wednesday night available. In addition, we have a binder of information that John collected that will be available for others that organizes information by topic.

The formal Downtown Austin Master Plan is scheduled to be put to the City Council late 2008 or early 2009. The top 5 priorities of the plan are:

1. Maintain Downtown's competitive position in the region -
2. Make Downtown a stronger place. Be more purposeful about how density is achieved
3. Keep Downtown authentic and diverse
4. Re-invest in the Public Realm
5. Dedicate leadership, capacity and funding to implement the Downtown Austin Plan

for more details go to the City Website http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/downtown/downloads/DAP_Five_Top_Priorities_1-2-08.pdf

Projections are that residential population of downtown could grow from 8500 to 25,000

The Waller Creek Tunnel project; The Cap Metro Mater Plan; Lance Armstrong Bikeway; The Library and other projects were reviewed.

In addition there will be a direct impact of the plan on Brazos street that will impact the Church facility and parking.