Action CE A5
Responsible Department(s)
Collaborate regionally to align WPD, DSD, AFD, conservation and sustainable AW, OoS development regulations and policies to protect environmentally sensitive areas that cross political boundaries.
Status
Next Steps
• AW continuing regional collaboration toward conservation and environmental protection.
• Implement the countywide Community Wildfire • •
Protection Plan (adopted Fall 2014) via the Austin Travis County Wildfire Coalition. Continue implementation of the Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan. Continue regional collaboration regarding protection of water resources the Barton Springs Zone of the Edwards Aquifer.
CE A6
Encourage designs and building practices that reduce the environmental impact of development and that result in accessible green space.
WPD, DSD, AE
• Staff recommendations in CodeNEXT draft, including
CE A7
Establish a comprehensive, predictable, consistent, and efficient process to evaluate the environmental effects of new development.
DSD, WPD
• Current code and criteria require assessment of
required open space.
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environmental resources potentially affected by new development. Environmental review of land development applications ongoing by DSD with support from WPD. Continue annual State of the Environment Report with updates on environmental conditions in Austin, including new development.
CE A8
Develop an educational and awards program to showcase best practices in sustainable and low-impact development and achievements or innovations in waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable food practices.
OoS, AE, WPD, ARR, PARD
• Continue to implement ongoing education programs
CE A9
Create print and online educational materials to expand public awareness of the benefits of environmental protection, simple steps to improve protection, and common threats to avoid.
WPD, AW, OoS, PARD, ARR, AE
• Continue to promote Austin’s extensive online library of
Identify existing areas with limited access to parks, open space, and trails and create mechanisms to address these gaps.
PARD, DSD, WPD
CE A10
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relating to watershed protection, environmental protection, zero waste, sustainability, and locally sourced food education programs.
materials and curricula.
• Continue ongoing education and outreach programs relating to watershed protection, environmental protection, zero waste, sustainability, and locally sourced food education programs.
• Parkland Dedication Map showing parkland deficient areas on Development Viewer