The ECC NCT Historic Preservation Committee (HPC), led by longtime committee chair Amy Thompson has been working tirelessly to research, document, and advocate for preserving the history of the ECC Neighborhood. Because of the committee’s dedication and hard work, the City of Austin Historic Landmark Commission (HLC) voted in support of preserving the history of ECC in two separate and unanimous votes.

At Their April 24, 2017 meeting, the HLC initiate historic zoning for 1401 East Third Street (former home of Juan and Carmen Castillo – Mexican immigrants who settled in Austin following the revolution), and voted to direct the Austin’s Historic Preservation office to develop a local historic district for the properties on the 1400 block of East Third Street. 

To learn more about the history of the Castillo home, the proposed historic district and the efforts of the ECC NCT Historic Preservation Committee, read the HPC’s April report (click the link below), or contact committee chair Amy Thompson.

ECC NCT Historic Preservation Committee April 2017 Report

City of Austin Historic Preservation Office Website

The Waller Creek Conservancy and the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department are inviting community members to view designs for the new Waller Creek Park.

Waller Creek Flyer

Saturday, May 13
10am-Noon
Metz Recreation Center
2407 Canterbury Street

Wednesday, May 17
6pm-8pm
Palm Door on Sabine
401 Sabine Street

Read more about this event at wallercreek.org

Please join us on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 for our monthly meeting.

We meet at 6:00 PM at the Terrazas library.

Agenda: April 19, 2017

The Austin Parks and Recreation department wants to hear resident’s opinions on improvement options for Comal Park.

Let the city know what you think by following the link to the online survey.

Parks Department Survey

At last month’s meeting, our team hosted staff from the City of Austin who held an election to fill East Austin’s long empty Community Development Commission seat.

Congratulations to Bertha Delgado our new East Austin CDC representative!

At the last Land Use Committee meeting, representatives for the owners of 1801 East Cesar Chavez presented a proposal for the property. This item will be up for discussion at this week’s ECC NCT monthly meeting.

1801 East Cesar Chavez Project Info

The City of Austin is seeking an East Austin Representative to serve on the Community Development Commission. Election will be held promptly at 6:00 on Wednesday, March 15.

About The Commission

The Community Development Commission advises the City Council in the development and implementation of programs designed to serve the poor and the community at large with emphasis on federally funded programs (Community Development Block Grant and the Community Services Block Grant).

Candidates Must reside within the following geographic boundaries:

North—east 7th Street

South—Lady Bird Lake

West—Interstate I-35

East—Airport Blvd/Hwy 183

See the links below for more information.

Información sobre la comición/elección

Information on the commission/election

Summary and Map

May 18, 2016–Meeting Agenda–Click this link

Our next meeting will be held this Wednesday, May 18, at 6 PM. We meet in the Terrazas Library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend, hope to see you there!

The East Cesar Chavez Neighborhood Plan Contact Team has called a special meeting on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 6:00 pm at Terrazas Library, to consider the request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the office development being planned for 1634 East Cesar Chavez. The CUP would allow the project to include three restaurants, one that would be permitted to serve alcoholic beverages.

Conditional Use Permits must be approved by the city and the ECC Contact Team will write a letter to the Austin Planning Commission stating whether or not we think the restaurants are a good fit for our neighborhood.

Attached you will find the agenda for the special meeting and a presentation provided by the project’s developer.

Our team would like to hear your feedback on the project. You are welcome to attend the special meeting on Tuesday, April 5 or reach out to members of our Contact Team to voice your opinion. Contact information for our sector, business, and nonprofit representatives can be found on our website.

Cesar Chavez Office Development Presentation

Special Meeting Agenda 4-5-16