The Veloway [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YCfnuGqs5w] We just got a new video camera, and I tested it out at the Veloway. Forgive the rough cuts – it’s my first time w/the editing software, too.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
Republic – 4 piers poured on Monday
On Monday the first four piers were poured with 7 more in the interior area to go. These are three feet deep with a one foot thick footer and either 12 inch or 16 inch diamter column at the center. A picture from yesterday afternoon shows the tubes in place prior to the concrete pour and another perspective shot looking …
Invasive Species Removal at Pease
Thanks to efforts from the neighborhood, an invasive tree removal project has begun at Pease Park on the hillside between Parkway and Windsor Rds. Funded by donations from a number of neighbors, American Youthworks Enivornmental Corps staff will be cutting down ligustrum, chinaberry and nandina, treating them so they don’t resprout, chipping up all of the brush and laying down …
Work begins on Veloway Shelter Project
A small shelter with a concrete floor, metal roof and benches is now under construction at the Veloway entrance. Funded by funds raised by the Hill Country Inline Club and a grant from the Austin Parks Foundation, this will be a great addition for gearing up for a roll on the Veloway or taking a break after your workout is …
$1 Million for Gus Garcia Park
Gus Garcia Park will receive a $500,000 grant, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission announced yesterday. The City of Austin will match the grant with an additional $500,000, to be used for park infrastructure such as a multipurpose field, playground, fitness area, community gardens, benches and picnic tables. Volunteers from Friends of Gus Garcia Park, including Gus Garcia himself, have worked long …
Airspading at Republic Square
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] The second half of Phase 1b at Republic Square is officially kicked off as of Wed, Aug 25. We have Bartlett Tree Experts and CleanScapes working with airspades and hand tools to excavate the footings closest …
Please Help Trees for Pease
[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] On Wednesday, August 12th, we experienced another freak windstorm (with little rain) that brought down over 70 mature trees at Pease Park along the Shoal Creek Greenbelt. This is the third storm in three years and …
Zilker Great Lawn is Open
Pictures from today’s opening ceremonies – thanks to WT Fraser. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] [/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] [/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
More Grass at Republic
Picture today of the grass sod, now completely laid out. We have received permission for a watering variance, which allows us the ability to increase watering (beyond twice a week) for establishing the grass. We were out mulching our trees on Sunday evening when the rain showers (however brief) rolled on through. It was nice.
Republic: Grass Part 1
The first ten or so pallets of grass sod (common bermuda) went into the park today. More to come, but its looking good and we have the irrigation in place to water it.