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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