AUSTIN | Project Updates Thread Part II - Page 257

sammyk · #1 Posted **May 28, 2019, 6:46 PM**

Any info as to its location?

lzppjb · #2 Posted **May 28, 2019, 9:16 PM**

People are crazy enough about their dogs for this to be a success. Smart idea by the business creator.

No location announced yet.

KevinFromTexas · #3 Posted **May 28, 2019, 10:05 PM**

Actually, and I am crazy about my dogs, but I would never take mine to the dog park. It's the canine equivalent of taking your kids to the doctor's office waiting room for "fun". I've heard of horror stories of people's dogs being attacked by other dogs, them getting sick from parvo or other illnesses, plus even some horror stories of some sicko peppering the park with something harmful to them. I would never take them there. I used to walk my dogs in the neighborhood, but I just don't feel good about doing that anymore.

gillynova · #4 Posted **May 28, 2019, 10:22 PM**

The $50/month fee to use the dog park costs more than my gym membership at 24 Hour Fitness... lol

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Actually, and I am crazy about my dogs, but I would never take mine to the dog park. It's the canine equivalent of taking your kids to the doctor's office waiting room for "fun". I've heard of horror stories of people's dogs being attacked by other dogs, them getting sick from parvo or other illnesses, plus even some horror stories of some sicko peppering the park with something harmful to them. I would never take them there. I used to walk my dogs in the neighborhood, but I just don't feel good about doing that anymore.

You don't take your dog to any dog parks at all or are you planning to not take your dogs to this proposed project? Does he/she socialize with other dogs? How does your dog(s) get their exercise if you don't take them around the neighborhood?

Just wondering

the Genral · #5 Posted **May 28, 2019, 10:22 PM**

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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas

Actually, and I am crazy about my dogs, but I would never take mine to the dog park. It's the canine equivalent of taking your kids to the doctor's office waiting room for "fun". I've heard of horror stories of people's dogs being attacked by other dogs, them getting sick from parvo or other illnesses, plus even some horror stories of some sicko peppering the park with something harmful to them. I would never take them there. I used to walk my dogs in the neighborhood, but I just don't feel good about doing that anymore.

That's why its important to have your dogs up to date on their shots before taking them anywhere, even to the vets. For me personally, all I have to do is open the back door and release the hounds to my fenced in 1/2 acre. As far as the sickos' go, I imagine if one of my neighbors get sick of my dogs barking, which I try to control but dogs will be dogs, then they could throw something harmful into my yard if they wanted to. There's no cure for evil in this world. I used to toss slices of bread loaded with peanut butter to shut my neighbors dogs up for at least little while...toss, reload, repeat as necessary. I had a neighbor in Wells Branch who couldn't understand why his beagle was so fat.

KevinFromTexas · #6 Posted **May 28, 2019, 11:00 PM**

Oh, yeah, our dogs have all their shots. We've used the same vet since 1980 I believe. Anyway, no, I don't take my dogs for walks anymore. We have poodles, so they aren't the biggest dog, and I worry about their safety. They get good exercise in our yard, though, and are quite fast. I used to take them for walks. I even took them to the beach, but I just don't feel good about that anymore. I've heard and seen too many horror stories and I couldn't handle that.

427MM · #7 Posted **May 29, 2019, 1:09 PM**

Thoughts? https://www.austintexas.gov/departme...06-reg.htm#045

The ATX · #8 Posted **May 29, 2019, 2:07 PM**

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Thoughts? https://www.austintexas.gov/departme...06-reg.htm#045

So the city wants to make homeless camping on public sidewalks and parks legal?

cvillehorn · #9 Posted **May 29, 2019, 2:29 PM**

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/aust...ift/2034804880
AUSTIN
Austin's oldest HEB store is set for major facelift

by:
KXAN Staff
Posted: May 28, 2019 / 06:37 PM CDT / Updated: May 28, 2019 / 10:00 PM CDT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — HEB announced plans Tuesday to completely rebuild its longest-standing grocery store in Austin— the South Congress and Oltorf location.

The store's upgrades won't be ready until 2022, and it will be a complete concept change.

There are plans to add an indoor/outdoor food hall with HEB's first-ever beer garden. The store is also looking to add 30,000 square feet to the facility, going from the current 69,000 square feet to more than 100,000 square feet after the remodel.

The store is trying to open a temporary grocery store at the nearby Twin Oaks Shopping Center during the remodel, according to a press release.

ATXbowhunter · #10 Posted **May 30, 2019, 3:13 AM**

Awesome!! Congrats to you!

smith_atx · #11 Posted **May 29, 2019, 2:46 PM**

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So the city wants to make homeless camping on public sidewalks and parks legal?

Ha, I didn't even know it was a thing since there's no enforcement/stopping of that in my area (Riverside).

shoreditch · #12 Posted **May 29, 2019, 3:53 PM**

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So the city wants to make homeless camping on public sidewalks and parks legal?

I think the point is probably to stop criminalizing a public health and poverty problem. And since it seems like largely unenforced policy at this point, they're really just removing that criminal aspect. One of the things that keeps homeless people homeless, and poorer people poor is a codified system of laws that prevents people from accessing services like housing and loans that might help them break out of poverty (things that are more readily available to people in good societal standing).

If it leads to city policy that encourages finding employment, shelter and agency for those folks I'm all for it (but that is obviously the much harder part).

urbancore · #13 Posted **May 29, 2019, 4:24 PM**

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I think the point is probably to stop criminalizing a public health and poverty problem. And since it seems like largely unenforced policy at this point, they're really just removing that criminal aspect. One of the things that keeps homeless people homeless, and poorer people poor is a codified system of laws that prevents people from accessing services like housing and loans that might help them break out of poverty (things that are more readily available to people in good societal standing).

If it leads to city policy that encourages finding employment, shelter and agency for those folks I'm all for it (but that is obviously the much harder part).

very good point, and I agree. But to roll this out with a PLAN in place to do ANYTHING, looks terrible.

MichaelB · #14 Posted **May 29, 2019, 5:27 PM**

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Originally Posted by shoreditch

I think the point is probably to stop criminalizing a public health and poverty problem. And since it seems like largely unenforced policy at this point, they're really just removing that criminal aspect. One of the things that keeps homeless people homeless, and poorer people poor is a codified system of laws that prevents people from accessing services like housing and loans that might help them break out of poverty (things that are more readily available to people in good societal standing).

If it leads to city policy that encourages finding employment, shelter and agency for those folks I'm all for it (but that is obviously the much harder part).

Thank you for having a civil and informed point of view on this.
As someone who helps raise funds for a non-profit in Austin that provides housing for the homeless..May I elaborate on one of your points:
One of the roadblocks to obtaining(rental) housing is a criminal record. If that record is a product of homelessness, it makes sense to take the obstacle away.

wwmiv · #15 Posted **May 29, 2019, 5:36 PM**

Speaking as someone who was recently homeless in Austin after being discharged from a hospital visit stemming from domestic abuse, I can attest to the fact that budgets are stretched thin and that the problem is real. It took them 6 months to get back to me offering me housing help, after which I had already been taken in by one of my sisters up in Chicago.

On a more positive note:yesterday was my first interview since I moved up to Chicago, today was the second round interview and immediately after I was offered a third and final round interview I should hear back today or tomorrow whether I got the position or not. It would be a major step up in my life and would give me financial security and stability for the foreseeable future with significant opportunity for growth and development within the company. I really, really hope I get this job.

urbancore · #16 Posted **May 29, 2019, 5:45 PM**

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