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Historical Commission Panel City of Austin, Public Discussion, GVM attendee reporter notes @ 12.14.2022 Meeting

Things to know. These HISTORICAL Commission City of Austin Panel, Discussion meetings are usually held 1x per month. They are FREE to attend and open to the Public. They are held Downtown in the City of Austin's swanky modern municipal building. Parking is free down below in the garage with meeting attendance validation. 

Things I learned @ this specific meeting. 

I really miss the City of Austin's lead preservation Steve Sadowsky. (rest in peace) His enthusiasm, moderation, thoughtfulness, integrity and importance he brought to the preservation "pitch" is sorely missed. 

2nd. The Famous PEASE MANSION of Old Enfield, was privately sold recently and the new ownership is unknown, even to Emily Little Architects who gained YES permission to do a new addition to the side of the home and build a pool on the side as well. 

The neighborhood residences and homes covered included Austin "brand name" neighborhoods I know intimately; Old Enfield, Clarskville, Bouldin, Hyde Park, Holly, Travis Heights. 

Lastly, maybe it was the late afternoon coffee, but I was genuinely interested and enjoyed listening open mindedly to all sides for the 2-2.5 hours. 

The City of Austin Historical Commission Chair is currently Ms. Terri Myers. The panel consists of 11 members 

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