Supporting Our Black Community We stand in solidarity with the Black community in our city and across the nation. While recent events have led to renewed attention to the challenges faced by Black Americans, the issues are not new. We recognize the long history of systemic inequity. As an organization, we believe it is our […]
Discover the Family Pavilion at Waterloo Park
Michael Hsu Office of Architecture collaborated closely with MVVA to design the Waterloo Park Family Pavilion. Located adjacent to two expansive heritage trees shading a wooden deck, the project provides seating and facilities for the park’s trailer concession amenities while seamlessly blending into the landscape. The Family Pavilion reflects the park’s architectural language with a […]
Waterloo Park Welcomes a Live Oak Tree from UT Austin
Thanks to a partnership between The University of Texas at Austin (UT), the City of Austin and Waterloo Greenway, a mature Live Oak tree, previously located on UT’s campus, was moved to Waterloo Park in downtown Austin on May 2, 2020. Construction continues at Waterloo Park with increased safety precautions due to COVID-19. Once completed, […]
Symphony Square’s Hardeman House Gets a New Door
Earlier this year, the Hardeman House at Symphony Square got a brand-new front door, thanks to a grant from Preservation Austin and additional funding through the City of Austin Heritage Grant. Originally built in the 1850s, the Hardeman House was moved to Symphony Square in 1971 to serve as part of a cultural arts center […]
Going Green at Waterloo Park
In celebration of Earth Day, we thought it’d be great to highlight the innovative, sustainable features that make Waterloo Park unique and recap some of the major construction milestones we’ve achieved this spring. Waterloo Greenway is part of a larger movement to “Imagine Austin” as a greener, healthier city where nature and people thrive in […]
You’re Invited to Waterloo-In-Place: A Series of Free Online Events
Waterloo Greenway is all about community and if we can’t be together in person, we will find other ways to stay connected. That’s why we’re so excited to announce Waterloo-In-Place (W·I·P), a series of free online experiences that will bring you closer to our community and keep you up to date with everything happening at […]
LBJ in the Arena: How COVID-19 is Impacting Public Spaces in our Communities
The LBJ School of Public Affairs Urban Lab Director Steven Pedigo talks with our CEO Peter Mullan about how COVID-19 is impacting public spaces in our communities in this week’s LBJ In the Arena virtual session.
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Martha Cotera
As Women’s History Month comes to an end, we’d like to highlight community activist Martha Cotera’s impact in Austin. Dedicating many years of her life to activism, civil rights, feminism, and Latino history, Martha Cortera is one of the many supporters of preserving Palm School and its vibrant cultural history.
An Update to Our Waterloo Greenway Community in Response to the COVID-19 Outbreak
At Waterloo Greenway, community is at the heart of everything we do. Like so many of you and the organizations you serve, we are in ongoing dialogue about the best way to prioritize community in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In challenging times, our instinct is to come together, lend support, and creatively problem solve; […]
Let’s Join Forces to Support Local Businesses
Discover the many ways you can help our community overcome the cancellation of SXSW. People all over the city and across the nation are banding together to support the countless artists, restaurants, bars, venues, hotels, and businesses that were deeply impacted.