Meet the Board of Directors
President
Michael Abelson
Secretary
Randall Minick
Vice President
Judy Cobb
Member at Large
Mike Piehl
Communications Director
Staci Livesay
What we Believe
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We believe that development is a natural part of growing and expanding as a City; however, it is important to grow in a responsible way that addresses the impact of growth on the entire area.
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We believe the Rainey District is a unique patch of land sandwiched between an interstate highway, Lady Bird Lake, Waller Creek and Cesar Chavez. Continued approval of high-density development over the past few years has created density levels in this small, restricted area unlike any other area in Austin. It will take creative and forward-thinking problem-solving to address the mobility issues that have arisen within the Rainey District.
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We believe that, thus far, the City of Austin has failed to plan and implement needed infrastructure development, while it has continued to approve multiple large-development projects in the Rainey District. Our Community has a responsibility to let our elected officials know our concerns and to have our voices heard.
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We believe in collaboration and understand that when we work together, we are stronger!
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We believe that it is imperative we address the lack of infrastructure immediately (e.g. sidewalks, increased access points, and overall improved mobility). Traffic is out of control, and safety issues abound.
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We believe that any special fees paid to the City for development within the Rainey District should be used for infrastructure within this District and not elsewhere.
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We believe that the City should immediately begin to implement the recommendations made in the 2017 Big Red Dog Mobility Study for the Rainey District. CLICK HERE for the Recommendations.