Rosedale Neighborhood - Austin, Texas

Website Update and Contest

This website is being transformed into an expanded version with additional features. The URL will remain the same while the appearance will be quite different.

Until May 31st, we are conducting a contest for images and prose for the website. Please consider making a submission!!

Stormwater Improvements Project

Dianne Holley Mountain has prepared an expanded explanation of the Stormwater Improvement Project, originally posted by Mark Brucks in September 2004. This project is taking place in the southern portion of the Rosedale Neighborhood. The expanded notes include photographs illustrating the flooding problems, as well as a sketch of the planned work.

Proposed Neighborhood Zoning Change
"No CS Zoning on Medical Parkway!"

On Thursday, December 1, 2005, the zoning case at 3919 and 3921 Medical Parkway will go before the City Council. Please join your neighbors at this very important hearing and demonstrate that you believe commercial buildings near residential areas should be built to be compatible with surrounding streets and residences. This issue heavily impacts the future of our neighborhood. For more information, please see this PDF flyer, which includes sketches that illustrate the scale of the completed building in relationship to buildings in its vicinity.

Ramsey Pool Eagle Scout Project Complete

The fundraising phase of the Eagle Scout project by Joseph O'Hara of Boy Scout Troop 410 is now officially complete. Joseph has installed the benches and picnic tables for the Ramsey Park pool and the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in May when Ramsey Pool opened for the season. The RNA section with updates about Joseph's project includes his final report as well as the article from Austin Family that featured Joseph's project as the lead article..

RNA Yearly Meeting Notes

The RNA Yearly Meeting occurred during the regular monthly meeting in November, 2003. Please see the full notes from the meeting for a full report. Among the accomplishments were election of the RNA officers and committee members for the next year, an update from Joseph O'Hara on his Eagle Scout project, and a presentation from TreeFolks.

Graffitti

Several residents noticed an increase in the amount (and lack of artistic talent) of graffiti. Everyone is encouraged to call the Graffiti Hotline (854-4125) to get graffiti painted over. It usually takes about a week for the city to respond.

Article about Rosedale's Seiders-Peterson House

Several months ago, Devin Greaney, a free lance writer, wrote a series of articles about neglected historic buildings in Ausitn. One of the historic homes he wrote about was Rosedale's Seiders-Peterson house located at 1105 West 40th. A copy of his article is available at: http://www.austinexplorer.com/History/SiteDetails.asp?SiteID=38

During summer 2003, Mark Brucks and Chris Allen met with Matt Thompson, a representative of Capital Pediatrics, the owners of the Seiders-Peterson House. Mr. Thompson reported that the owners have hired an architect and are developing plans to return the Seiders-Peterson house to its use as a rental residence. All plans are to be carried out within the historical zoning of the house. Capital Pediatrics will continue to use the south part of the property for parking.

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Rosedale Village Plans