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Austin Avenue corridor projects inch closer

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, May 3, 2024
City council could vote on recommended construction projects associated with Austin Avenue through Georgetown in May.Part of the Austin Avenue Corridor Study, project goals would enhance corridor safety, support economic development, and improve roadway functionality and “corridor character,”...
The development’s regional center would allow visitors to walk to various restaurants and businesses while still having access to the neighborhood. (Courtesy Lionheart)

The development’s regional center would allow visitors to walk to various restaurants and businesses while still having access to the neighborhood. (Courtesy Lionheart)

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Georgetown approves rezoning

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Georgetown’s extraterritorial jurisdiction will see a new mixed-density neighborhood and commercial center with an estimated 2,500 to 3,000 residential units.

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Georgetown continues transit talks

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The City of Georgetown continues to look at ways to improve and expand its public transportation options. During a March 26 workshop, city council heard proposed ideas and what the next steps include for the Transportation Development Plan.
Georgetown City Council is now pursuing the design for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge that includes spires as opposed to the cheaper option it previously considered. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Georgetown City Council is now pursuing the design for the Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge that includes spires as opposed to the cheaper option it previously considered. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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City council backtracks, changes design choice for Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Monday, April 1, 2024
After choosing to move forward with a simplified Austin Avenue pedestrian bridge due to budget constraints, Georgetown City Council changed their decision March 26 to move forward with a more dramatic and expensive bridge option that was well-liked by the majority of the council.

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Georgetown details eclipse preparations, resident safety

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Thursday, March 21, 2024
The April eclipse will see thousands of people descend on the Texas Hill Country to catch a glimpse on this rare celestial event. Georgetown’s Office of Emergency Management is preparing for this influx of people through city planning and providing advice for residents.
Georgetown City Council chose the first bridge design, which was the least expensive option presented and would cost about $14 million. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

Georgetown City Council chose the first bridge design, which was the least expensive option presented and would cost about $14 million. (Courtesy City of Georgetown)

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Georgetown City Council chooses Austin Avenue pedestrian bridges design

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Friday, March 8, 2024
Georgetown City Council decided to move forward with a design for the Austin Avenue Pedestrian Bridge during their meeting on February 27, despite the council having to re-bid the project and some members reluctantly agreeing on a design.
In addition to summarizing the other parts of the Downtown Master Plan, the city council reviewed building heights in the Downtown Overlay District Tuesday, February 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

In addition to summarizing the other parts of the Downtown Master Plan, the city council reviewed building heights in the Downtown Overlay District Tuesday, February 27. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

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Georgetown City Council to raise maximum Square building heights

Kaitlyn Wilkes
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
As part of the continued discussion around building heights in the downtown area, Georgetown City Council provided city staff direction to raise the allowed building height in the outer parts of the nineblock Square from 40 feet.

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City council incumbents unopposed

Katherine Hamilton
Friday, February 23, 2024
Georgetown City Council District 1 representative Amanda Parr and District 5 representative Kevin Pitts are both running unopposed this spring, after no other candidates filed with the city as of the February 16 deadline. Both incumbent council members will retain their seats for another term.
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