1 10 17 https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/76a7f83fab35be6a7a8f589f7a82f30b.png 5e2ae7e5f210072d433fee14d294f1a8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Paper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource “Strength Through Unity”: Austin Neighborhood Council (ANC) Organizing Statement Subject The topic of the resource Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Citizen participation—Texas—Austin; Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Austin Neighborhood Council Description An account of the resource “Strength Through Unity,” a statement issued by the Austin Neighborhood Council (ANC), outlines the organization's purpose and structure as a coordinating body for neighborhood associations in Austin. The document emphasizes cooperation among neighborhoods, arguing that collective action enables residents to respond more effectively to issues related to zoning, development, and city planning. It describes the role of the ANC in sharing information, representing neighborhood concerns, and strengthening communication between local communities and city decision-makers. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Austin Neighborhood Council (ANC) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Betty Brown Papers, Box 2.325/P56 [SRH1230002248], Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Austin Neighborhood Council Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Undated Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is made available for research through the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Book Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource “What Are You Going to Do When They Run You Out? / ¿Qué Va Ud. a Hacer Cuando Lo Corran?” East Town Lake Citizens bilingual comic on urban renewal, 1979 Subject The topic of the resource Urban renewal, Community activism, Mexican American communities Displacement, Neighborhood organizing Description An account of the resource Bilingual (English and Spanish) illustrated pamphlet produced by East Town Lake Citizens that critiques urban renewal and redevelopment in East Austin. The comic-style format walks through how city planning decisions impact residents, beginning with questions about rising rents, property taxes, and whether redevelopment reflects community needs. Later panels outline the processes behind these changes, including private development, federal funding, and the use of eminent domain. The pamphlet depicts the demolition of homes, the displacement of low-income residents, and the replacement of existing neighborhoods with commercial and high-income development, particularly in the Rainey Street area. Spanish-language sections mirror the English content, reinforcing accessibility and direct outreach to Spanish-speaking residents. In its concluding pages, the pamphlet turns toward collective action, urging residents to participate in meetings, sign petitions, and mobilize for community-driven change. More than a source of information, it serves as a rallying cry for resistance, capturing the ways East Austin residents asserted their agency and challenged the injustices of urban renewal. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource East Town Lake Citizens Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Austin History Center, Austin Public Library, A309.262 EA Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available East Town Lake Citizens Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions available for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission required from AHC prior to publication. AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials; additional permissions may be required. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Printed pamphlet; illustrated comic booklet; "Zine" Language A language of the resource English; Spanish Type The nature or genre of the resource Book Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Austin, Texas; East Austin; Rainey Street area Downtown revitalization East Austin East Town Lake Citizens Urban Renewal https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/73354bf7ed5ae091d44c6321c0426dfe.png af07c0a234d87258a70686e4a2a42f70 https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/be62398a943f504717ffd300d34da0b3.png 3531dd02bf1bc3ecd00283fd10cd685d https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/69eea4f0efa7da75094929c4bcc9f1bf.png 42f37be4e4884c640aa05f051cd1c946 https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/a371500b50f65ac91db3bfd373e00c5d.png 01844088494031adf5af2633eba602a9 https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/6ec61c60a5765a78a9cf97cd255dfd3e.png b4dbadb9934bc19415080306f26eda81 https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/7699304bb5ca479bbfc05fb1d6bf0727.png a3ba6dc49b07d2b221326c63185b83cb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Printed Newsletter Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Austin’s Neighborhood Design Manual and Neighborhood Planning Materials, November 2, 1981 Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood planning—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Citizen participation—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; South River City Citizens (Austin, Tex.) Description An account of the resource Pages from Austin’s Neighborhood Design Manual, dated November 2, 1981, preserved within the South River City Citizens Records. The opening section critiques rapid urban growth in Austin, arguing that development driven by outside investment places pressure on city services and reduces neighborhood-level quality of life. Subsequent pages present neighborhood planning as a response, including a diagram outlining steps for community action such as identifying issues, building consensus, and creating local resources. Additional pages emphasize sustaining participation through cooperation and shared responsibility, while visual materials depict alternative housing layouts and neighborhood designs that prioritize density, shared space, and local control. The newsletter frames neighborhood planning as a resident-driven process, showing how communities in Austin developed their own strategies for organizing, decision-making, and responding to city-led development. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource South River City Citizens (Austin, Tex.) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived South River City Citizens Records, Box 2, Folder 6 (Newsletters, 1993–2010, undated), Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available South River City Citizens (SRCC) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 2, 1981 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions available for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission required from AHC prior to any publication use. AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials; additional authorization may be required. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newsletter Language A language of the resource English Relation A related resource South River City Citizens Records, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Austin, Texas Neighborhood activism South Austin South River City Citizens Urban planning https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/4a3a93f13c14a32c8e7fa81ac1b5ef87.png 3dfe27772b0a5e2e57195c3b6693b09e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billboard Reading “Ideas Wanted!” for Austin Parks and Recreation: Master Plan, 1980 Subject The topic of the resource Austin Parks and Recreation Department; parks planning; citizen participation; neighborhood outreach; public input; recreation planning; Austin, Texas Description An account of the resource Black-and-white photograph of a billboard asking residents to share ideas for neighborhood needs, printed in Austin Parks and Recreation: Master Plan in 1980. The billboard was part of the department’s public outreach for the master planning process, which used neighborhood meetings, citizen surveys, and community review to gather input on parks, recreation programs, and public facilities. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Austin Parks and Recreation Department Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Austin Parks and Recreation: Master Plan, 1980. Betty Brown Papers, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin. Box 2.325/P56 [SRH1230002248]. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Austin Parks and Recreation Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Maya Perez Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This material from the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin is made available for education and research purposes only. The creator of this exhibit does not own the rights to this item and cannot grant or deny permission to use it. Copyright law protects unpublished as well as published materials. It is the user’s responsibility to determine the rights status and secure whatever permission may be needed for the use of any item. Due to the nature of archival collections, rights information may be incomplete or out of date. We welcome updates or corrections. Upon request, we will remove material from public view while we address a rights issue. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black-and-white photograph of a street billboard printed in planning report Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Austin, Texas 1980s 20th Century Activism Advertisement Advocacy Austin Austin Texas Citizen participation City planning Neighborhood activism https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/df168fe64668f5562a838728cca994e7.png 23004d9c99b6e24fa8aab85d360fa667 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Photo in planning report Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Billboard Reading “Take Part Today in Austin Tomorrow” Subject The topic of the resource Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan; neighborhood planning; citizen participation; urban planning; Austin, Texas; public outreach; City of Austin Description An account of the resource Black-and-white photograph of a billboard reading “Take part today in AustinTomorrow,” printed near the end of Austin Tomorrow: Neighborhood Guidelines, a City of Austin Department of Planning report from August 1974. The report uses Fairview and Travis Heights as a neighborhood study area to examine housing, economics, sociability, recreation, transportation, and education. Placed at the end of the report, the photograph reflects the public outreach language used to encourage residents to participate in the Austin Tomorrow planning process. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Austin Department of Planning Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Austin Tomorrow: Neighborhood Guidelines. City of Austin Department of Planning, August 1974. Austin History Center, Austin Public Library. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available City of Austin Department of Planning Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black-and-white photograph printed in a planning report Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions available for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission required from AHC prior to any publication use. AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials; additional authorization from copyright owners may be required. Consult repository for more details. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Austin, Texas 1970s Austin City planning https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/904bbff959d93670e0656a028d3b9468.png 39a20fbcb11e7e5624c6c067874777d7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Diagram of the Master Planning Process for Parks, Recreation and Open Space, Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, 1980 Subject The topic of the resource Austin Parks and Recreation Department; parks planning; recreation planning; open space; citizen participation; neighborhood outreach; citizen surveys Description An account of the resource Diagram from Austin Parks and Recreation: Master Plan showing the department’s planning process for parks, recreation, and open space. The graphic moves from trends reports, citizen surveys, neighborhood outreach, and resource inventories into needs analysis, policy planning, community review and adoption, and an action plan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Austin Parks and Recreation Department Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Austin Parks and Recreation: Master Plan, 1980. Betty Brown Papers, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin. Box 2.325/P56 [SRH1230002248]. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Austin Parks and Recreation Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1980 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This material from the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas at Austin is made available for education and research purposes only. The creator of this exhibit does not own the rights to this item and cannot grant or deny permission to use it. Copyright law protects unpublished as well as published materials. It is the user’s responsibility to determine the rights status and secure whatever permission may be needed for the use of any item. Due to the nature of archival collections, rights information may be incomplete or out of date. We welcome updates or corrections. Upon request, we will remove material from public view while we address a rights issue. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black-and-white diagram printed in planning report Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still Image Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Austin, Texas 1980s 20th Century Activism Advocacy Austin City Council Austin Texas Citizen participation City planning Neighborhood activism Zoning https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/b63f70601f52c03d66e5ce0f9fe6fb12.png da331ae1e22c42b929de1410bce943a1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Figures 10–11: Zoning in the Study Area (South Congress–Travis Heights–Fairview Park), 1941 and 1957 Subject The topic of the resource Zoning Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Austin. Department of Planning Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Austin History Center Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available City of Austin. Department of Planning Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974 Relation A related resource Austin Tomorrow: Neighborhood Guidelines Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white printed maps (digitized) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Figure 10–11, Austin Tomorrow: Neighborhood Guidelines Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant |3|0.0000000|0.0000000|osm South Congress, Travis Heights, and Fairview Park neighborhoods, Austin, Texas Type The nature or genre of the resource Image 20th Century Activism Advocacy Austin City Council Austin Texas Citizen participation City planning Neighborhood activism Zoning https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/d81537aebd6570286643feae9d27bf40.png 9cb3ba227200c1a7998ac2790976fc86 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Figures 12–13: Zoning in the Study Area (South Congress–Travis Heights–Fairview Park), 1967 and 1973 Subject The topic of the resource Zoning Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource City of Austin. Department of Planning Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Austin History Center Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available City of Austin. Department of Planning Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974 Relation A related resource Austin Tomorrow: Neighborhood Guidelines Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white printed maps (digitized) Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Figure 12–13, Austin Tomorrow: Neighborhood Guidelines Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm South Congress, Travis Heights, and Fairview Park neighborhoods, Austin, Texas 20th Century Activism Advocacy Austin City Council Austin Texas Citizen participation City planning Neighborhood activism Zoning https://hiddenhistoriesut.org/files/original/cecc99904056f8906ac44c41ab4764c1.png cb966e240f9eba2c056cda4010263f31 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper clipping Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Newspaper article from the Austin American-Statesman reporting on the growing influence of the Austin Neighborhood Council (ANC) in local planning and community organizing. The article focuses heavily on Marilyn Simpson, a South Austin resident and longtime ANC leader, whose work with neighborhood associations helped expand the organization’s visibility and political influence. Simpson describes the ANC as a forum where neighborhood groups could cooperate on shared concerns, including development, county issues, MoPac expansion, and the protection of environmentally sensitive areas. Title A name given to the resource Newspaper article on Marilyn Simpson and the Austin Neighborhood Council, “Neighborhood Council louder, more effective.” Subject The topic of the resource Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Citizen participation—Texas—Austin; Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Austin Neighborhood Council Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fernandez, Julie Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Betty Brown Papers, Box 2.325/P56 [SRH1230002248], Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Austin American-Statesman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This resource is made available for research through the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at The University of Texas. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Redefining Community: Neighborhood Advocacy and Urban Development in Austin, Texas Subject The topic of the resource Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Zoning—Texas—Austin; Neighborhood associations—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Displacement—Texas—Austin; Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urbanization—Texas—Austin; East Austin (Tex.); South Austin (Tex.) Description An account of the resource This collection brings together materials documenting how community groups across Austin responded to urban planning, zoning, and development in the mid- to late twentieth century. Drawing on records from the Austin History Center, the collection includes zoning and land-use maps, neighborhood association materials from the South River City Citizens (SRCC), publications produced by East Town Lake Citizens, and materials related to environmental advocacy efforts associated with figures such as Wayne Gronquist and Betty Brown. These sources show how planning decisions shaped neighborhoods through zoning classifications, redevelopment efforts, and environmental concerns, while also capturing how residents and advocacy groups interpreted and responded to those changes. Materials in this collection document community concerns over development, displacement, and environmental preservation, and show how residents organized through meetings, mapping, public outreach, and coalition-building to influence city planning processes. Together, these items illustrate how communities were not only defined by planning policies but were actively constructed and negotiated through collective action across different groups. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Perez, Maya Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Will update Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Hidden Histories: UT Austin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1970s–1980s Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Physical materials owned by the Austin History Center (AHC), Austin Public Library. Reproductions are made available for research and educational use. Written permission from AHC may be required for publication. The AHC does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials. Language A language of the resource English, Spanish Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Austin, Texas Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Perez, Maya Austin History Center, Austin Public Library The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Printed handbook Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pages from Austin Environmental Handbook, 1981–1982 Edition Subject The topic of the resource Environmentalism—Texas—Austin; Urban planning—Texas—Austin; Community development—Texas—Austin; Citizen participation—Texas—Austin; Conservation of natural resources—Texas—Austin; Save Barton Creek Association; Zilker Park Posse; MAGNET Coalition Description An account of the resource Selected pages from the Austin Environmental Handbook, 1981–1982 edition, prepared by Ecology-Action and preserved within the Betty Brown Papers. The handbook serves as a directory of environmental and civic organizations in Austin, including the MAGNET Coalition, Save Barton Creek Association, and Zilker Park Posse. Entries describe each group’s focus, with particular emphasis on growth management, environmental protection, and neighborhood-level advocacy. Additional pages explain the Barton Springs Aquifer and outline the environmental impact of urban development and pollution, connecting these issues to ongoing organizing efforts. The handbook also provides practical information for civic participation, including Austin City Council contacts, official citizen boards, and guidelines for writing letters to the editor. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ecology Action (Organization) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Betty Brown Papers, Box 2.325/P56 [SRH1230002248], Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Ecology Action Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981-1982 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Betty Brown Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Handbook Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Betty Brown Citizen participation City planning Ecology action Save Barton Creek Association Zilker Park Posse