The Coral Snake
Pushback Needed
RECEIVED Mon., Aug. 17, 2015
Dear Editor,
My property abuts the proposed Milestone development. 45th Street is my front yard and this 75 acres is my backyard.
As a neighbor so close to the development ["Grove Matters," News, Aug. 14], I will be greatly impacted by whatever Milestone is allowed to do here. I have valid concerns that are not being responded to by Milestone, but I fully support a reasonable mixed-use development as shown in the Alternative Vision created by the BCRC. The neighbors’ valid petition rights are being denied, and it is diminishing how we affect this massive rezoning next to an established Central Austin neighborhood. I am a proponent of a mixed-use development and think it could add real value to the neighborhood and provide nice affordable housing to the area, but there will be major safety concerns for my family and all of my neighbors if traffic is not properly addressed. I also support more usable parkland with greenway buffers to enhance connectivity rather than the minimal amount in the PUD.
This development could truly be a gem in Central Austin if it is done correctly. The developer has proven that he won't do the right thing if he doesn't get pushback from the city and concerned neighbors. Please help make sure that this beautiful and rare piece of Central Austin land is treated appropriately to enhance the surrounding neighborhoods and Austin in general.
My property abuts the proposed Milestone development. 45th Street is my front yard and this 75 acres is my backyard.
As a neighbor so close to the development ["Grove Matters," News, Aug. 14], I will be greatly impacted by whatever Milestone is allowed to do here. I have valid concerns that are not being responded to by Milestone, but I fully support a reasonable mixed-use development as shown in the Alternative Vision created by the BCRC. The neighbors’ valid petition rights are being denied, and it is diminishing how we affect this massive rezoning next to an established Central Austin neighborhood. I am a proponent of a mixed-use development and think it could add real value to the neighborhood and provide nice affordable housing to the area, but there will be major safety concerns for my family and all of my neighbors if traffic is not properly addressed. I also support more usable parkland with greenway buffers to enhance connectivity rather than the minimal amount in the PUD.
This development could truly be a gem in Central Austin if it is done correctly. The developer has proven that he won't do the right thing if he doesn't get pushback from the city and concerned neighbors. Please help make sure that this beautiful and rare piece of Central Austin land is treated appropriately to enhance the surrounding neighborhoods and Austin in general.
Amity Courtois
[Editor's Note: While some have reported that the Grove at Shoal Creek is a project of MileStone Community Builders, it is not. Rather, it's an investment project owned by ARG Bull Creek, Ltd., according to a spokesperson for the Grove at Shoal Creek.]
