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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