I believe that it is our duty to wear a mask during the pandemic and not recklessly expose others in our sphere of influence to Covid-19. If you are interested, read my analysis.
The Lost Creek Civic Organization passed a resolution opposing CodeNEXT 3.0, Austin's proposed rewrite of its land development code. The resolution expressed concerns that CodeNEXT 3.0 would contradict deed restrictions in Lost Creek, increase litigation and degrade the neighborhood. It requested that the City commit to enforcing deed restrictions, reject provisions allowing non-residential uses or increased density, traffic, or impervious cover. The resolution also asked the City to postpone any vote on CodeNEXT 3.0 until more review and analysis could occur.
Lost Creek Wildfire Adapted Community PlanPaul Schumann
The Lost Creek Wildfire Adapted Community Plan aims to improve wildfire preparedness and safety in the Lost Creek neighborhood. The plan seeks to (1) inspect homes in high risk wildland-urban interface areas to assess compliance with firewise standards, (2) educate homeowners on mitigation measures and provide assistance with landscaping/debris removal, and (3) develop an evacuation plan coordinated with other entities in the area and provide education to residents. The plan also aims to conduct fuel reduction projects on public and private lands, advocate for improved emergency response times, and update local development codes to incorporate firewise building standards.
- The document analyzes housing affordability data from ZIP code 78704 in Austin.
- It finds that housing price is most strongly correlated with size and age of the home. Only condos built before 1972 are around $200,000, the price affordable to median income.
- Increasing density or housing diversity alone will not make housing affordable given current market conditions and construction costs. The real issue is socioeconomic and requires broader policies than land development code changes can address.
I believe that it is our duty to wear a mask during the pandemic and not recklessly expose others in our sphere of influence to Covid-19. If you are interested, read my analysis.
The Lost Creek Civic Organization passed a resolution opposing CodeNEXT 3.0, Austin's proposed rewrite of its land development code. The resolution expressed concerns that CodeNEXT 3.0 would contradict deed restrictions in Lost Creek, increase litigation and degrade the neighborhood. It requested that the City commit to enforcing deed restrictions, reject provisions allowing non-residential uses or increased density, traffic, or impervious cover. The resolution also asked the City to postpone any vote on CodeNEXT 3.0 until more review and analysis could occur.
Lost Creek Wildfire Adapted Community PlanPaul Schumann
The Lost Creek Wildfire Adapted Community Plan aims to improve wildfire preparedness and safety in the Lost Creek neighborhood. The plan seeks to (1) inspect homes in high risk wildland-urban interface areas to assess compliance with firewise standards, (2) educate homeowners on mitigation measures and provide assistance with landscaping/debris removal, and (3) develop an evacuation plan coordinated with other entities in the area and provide education to residents. The plan also aims to conduct fuel reduction projects on public and private lands, advocate for improved emergency response times, and update local development codes to incorporate firewise building standards.
- The document analyzes housing affordability data from ZIP code 78704 in Austin.
- It finds that housing price is most strongly correlated with size and age of the home. Only condos built before 1972 are around $200,000, the price affordable to median income.
- Increasing density or housing diversity alone will not make housing affordable given current market conditions and construction costs. The real issue is socioeconomic and requires broader policies than land development code changes can address.
This document provides definitions and standards for 11 transect zones (T3-T6) that regulate building types, forms, and uses to create walkable urban environments. Each zone is defined by its intent, allowed building types and sizes, setbacks, parking standards, and intended uses. The zones range from low-density residential edges (T3) to high-intensity mixed-use cores (T6).
A Tale of Two Cities (Austin and Seattle)Paul Schumann
The document summarizes recommendations from a Seattle task force on housing affordability and compares planning approaches between Seattle and Austin. It notes that Seattle requires developers to include affordable units, prioritizes affordable housing on public land, and offers subsidies and tax breaks to encourage affordable development and prevent displacement. In contrast, the document argues Austin accepts too much development without ensuring affordability and quality of life. It calls for Austin to update neighborhood plans, engage diverse voices, and require all neighborhoods to participate in housing supply solutions.
by David King
A 2012 study by the City showed that Austin’s zoning capacity would accommodate a doubling of the population. That is apparently not enough for
organizations like the Real Estate Council of Austin
(RECA), Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR), and Austinites For Urban Rail Action (AURA). These groups blame single family zoning for the City’s housing affordability crisis and claim that entrenched neighborhood groups resist any changes to neighborhoods.
Fact Sheets on Fencing for Wildfire MitigationPaul Schumann
Noncombustible fencing materials within 5 feet of a home can help reduce wildfire risks. Combustible fencing can ignite from embers and spread fire to the nearby home. Fencing products made of noncombustible materials like steel or those with designs allowing better air flow are less likely to ignite from embers.
A wildfire adapted community is defined by the United States Forest Service as "a knowledgeable and
engaged community in which the awareness and actions of residents regarding infrastructure, buildings, landscaping, and the surrounding ecosystem lessens the need for extensive protection actions and enables the community to safely accept wildfire as a part of the surrounding landscape." The National Wildfire Coordinating Group definition, which was developed approved by the Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Committee, is "A human community consisting of informed and prepared citizens collaboratively planning and taking action to safely coexist with wildland fire."
The document provides an assessment of wildfire risk for the Lost Creek community. It analyzes various wildfire risk factors like ignition density, fire intensity, rate of spread, and home defensibility across different areas of Lost Creek. GIS maps are used to visualize the data. Home defensibility is rated based on homeowners' ability to implement wildfire risk reduction measures within 100-200 feet of their homes. The analysis finds that Lost Creek has a serious wildfire risk and many homeowners have limited ability to protect their homes individually. It identifies priority areas for wildfire mitigation based on a combination of wildfire risk factors and home defensibility ratings.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Lost Pines Report: Too Little, Too LatePaul Schumann
The document analyzes the response to the Hidden Pines Fire and provides recommendations for improvement. It found that fire officials had nearly 20 hours advance notice of a wind shift that would endanger homes but reduced resources instead of increasing them. The fire's size was underestimated by 400% and opportunities were lost by failing to aggressively attack the fire before the wind shift. It recommends strengthening volunteer fire departments, establishing a permanent air tanker base near Austin, and improving communications with the public.
Presentation given by Mario Porras, Anna Martin and Laura Dierenfield, Austin Transportation Department to the Lost Creek Civic Organization on August 3, 2017.
CodeNEXT and Map: Impacts on Lost Creek Executive SummaryPaul Schumann
This document summarizes findings from analyzing the proposed CodeNEXT draft and map in relation to the Lost Creek neighborhood. It finds that several properties are incorrectly or improperly zoned. Nearly all single-family residential properties are zoned to limit houses to 2,300 square feet, despite 72% of existing homes being larger. Additionally, none of the proposed residential zones adequately fit all existing lot sizes and house sizes. The proposed zoning could also create conflicts with existing deed restrictions. The document concludes that action is needed to address issues raised and provides topics and links for further information.
New Zoning for Lost Creek: Now What Do We Want to Do?Paul Schumann
CodeNEXT, the new land development code proposed for the city of Austin, was mapped onto the city recently. This presentation examines how this new code would affect Lost Creek.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
This document provides definitions and standards for 11 transect zones (T3-T6) that regulate building types, forms, and uses to create walkable urban environments. Each zone is defined by its intent, allowed building types and sizes, setbacks, parking standards, and intended uses. The zones range from low-density residential edges (T3) to high-intensity mixed-use cores (T6).
A Tale of Two Cities (Austin and Seattle)Paul Schumann
The document summarizes recommendations from a Seattle task force on housing affordability and compares planning approaches between Seattle and Austin. It notes that Seattle requires developers to include affordable units, prioritizes affordable housing on public land, and offers subsidies and tax breaks to encourage affordable development and prevent displacement. In contrast, the document argues Austin accepts too much development without ensuring affordability and quality of life. It calls for Austin to update neighborhood plans, engage diverse voices, and require all neighborhoods to participate in housing supply solutions.
by David King
A 2012 study by the City showed that Austin’s zoning capacity would accommodate a doubling of the population. That is apparently not enough for
organizations like the Real Estate Council of Austin
(RECA), Austin Board of Realtors (ABOR), and Austinites For Urban Rail Action (AURA). These groups blame single family zoning for the City’s housing affordability crisis and claim that entrenched neighborhood groups resist any changes to neighborhoods.
Fact Sheets on Fencing for Wildfire MitigationPaul Schumann
Noncombustible fencing materials within 5 feet of a home can help reduce wildfire risks. Combustible fencing can ignite from embers and spread fire to the nearby home. Fencing products made of noncombustible materials like steel or those with designs allowing better air flow are less likely to ignite from embers.
A wildfire adapted community is defined by the United States Forest Service as "a knowledgeable and
engaged community in which the awareness and actions of residents regarding infrastructure, buildings, landscaping, and the surrounding ecosystem lessens the need for extensive protection actions and enables the community to safely accept wildfire as a part of the surrounding landscape." The National Wildfire Coordinating Group definition, which was developed approved by the Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Committee, is "A human community consisting of informed and prepared citizens collaboratively planning and taking action to safely coexist with wildland fire."
The document provides an assessment of wildfire risk for the Lost Creek community. It analyzes various wildfire risk factors like ignition density, fire intensity, rate of spread, and home defensibility across different areas of Lost Creek. GIS maps are used to visualize the data. Home defensibility is rated based on homeowners' ability to implement wildfire risk reduction measures within 100-200 feet of their homes. The analysis finds that Lost Creek has a serious wildfire risk and many homeowners have limited ability to protect their homes individually. It identifies priority areas for wildfire mitigation based on a combination of wildfire risk factors and home defensibility ratings.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Lost Pines Report: Too Little, Too LatePaul Schumann
The document analyzes the response to the Hidden Pines Fire and provides recommendations for improvement. It found that fire officials had nearly 20 hours advance notice of a wind shift that would endanger homes but reduced resources instead of increasing them. The fire's size was underestimated by 400% and opportunities were lost by failing to aggressively attack the fire before the wind shift. It recommends strengthening volunteer fire departments, establishing a permanent air tanker base near Austin, and improving communications with the public.
Presentation given by Mario Porras, Anna Martin and Laura Dierenfield, Austin Transportation Department to the Lost Creek Civic Organization on August 3, 2017.
CodeNEXT and Map: Impacts on Lost Creek Executive SummaryPaul Schumann
This document summarizes findings from analyzing the proposed CodeNEXT draft and map in relation to the Lost Creek neighborhood. It finds that several properties are incorrectly or improperly zoned. Nearly all single-family residential properties are zoned to limit houses to 2,300 square feet, despite 72% of existing homes being larger. Additionally, none of the proposed residential zones adequately fit all existing lot sizes and house sizes. The proposed zoning could also create conflicts with existing deed restrictions. The document concludes that action is needed to address issues raised and provides topics and links for further information.
New Zoning for Lost Creek: Now What Do We Want to Do?Paul Schumann
CodeNEXT, the new land development code proposed for the city of Austin, was mapped onto the city recently. This presentation examines how this new code would affect Lost Creek.
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
AHMR is an interdisciplinary peer-reviewed online journal created to encourage and facilitate the study of all aspects (socio-economic, political, legislative and developmental) of Human Mobility in Africa. Through the publication of original research, policy discussions and evidence research papers AHMR provides a comprehensive forum devoted exclusively to the analysis of contemporaneous trends, migration patterns and some of the most important migration-related issues.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Food safety, prepare for the unexpected - So what can be done in order to be ready to address food safety, food Consumers, food producers and manufacturers, food transporters, food businesses, food retailers can ...
Contributi dei parlamentari del PD - Contributi L. 3/2019Partito democratico
DI SEGUITO SONO PUBBLICATI, AI SENSI DELL'ART. 11 DELLA LEGGE N. 3/2019, GLI IMPORTI RICEVUTI DALL'ENTRATA IN VIGORE DELLA SUDDETTA NORMA (31/01/2019) E FINO AL MESE SOLARE ANTECEDENTE QUELLO DELLA PUBBLICAZIONE SUL PRESENTE SITO
UN WOD 2024 will take us on a journey of discovery through the ocean's vastness, tapping into the wisdom and expertise of global policy-makers, scientists, managers, thought leaders, and artists to awaken new depths of understanding, compassion, collaboration and commitment for the ocean and all it sustains. The program will expand our perspectives and appreciation for our blue planet, build new foundations for our relationship to the ocean, and ignite a wave of action toward necessary change.
This report explores the significance of border towns and spaces for strengthening responses to young people on the move. In particular it explores the linkages of young people to local service centres with the aim of further developing service, protection, and support strategies for migrant children in border areas across the region. The report is based on a small-scale fieldwork study in the border towns of Chipata and Katete in Zambia conducted in July 2023. Border towns and spaces provide a rich source of information about issues related to the informal or irregular movement of young people across borders, including smuggling and trafficking. They can help build a picture of the nature and scope of the type of movement young migrants undertake and also the forms of protection available to them. Border towns and spaces also provide a lens through which we can better understand the vulnerabilities of young people on the move and, critically, the strategies they use to navigate challenges and access support.
The findings in this report highlight some of the key factors shaping the experiences and vulnerabilities of young people on the move – particularly their proximity to border spaces and how this affects the risks that they face. The report describes strategies that young people on the move employ to remain below the radar of visibility to state and non-state actors due to fear of arrest, detention, and deportation while also trying to keep themselves safe and access support in border towns. These strategies of (in)visibility provide a way to protect themselves yet at the same time also heighten some of the risks young people face as their vulnerabilities are not always recognised by those who could offer support.
In this report we show that the realities and challenges of life and migration in this region and in Zambia need to be better understood for support to be strengthened and tuned to meet the specific needs of young people on the move. This includes understanding the role of state and non-state stakeholders, the impact of laws and policies and, critically, the experiences of the young people themselves. We provide recommendations for immediate action, recommendations for programming to support young people on the move in the two towns that would reduce risk for young people in this area, and recommendations for longer term policy advocacy.
RFP for Reno's Community Assistance CenterThis Is Reno
Property appraisals completed in May for downtown Reno’s Community Assistance and Triage Centers (CAC) reveal that repairing the buildings to bring them back into service would cost an estimated $10.1 million—nearly four times the amount previously reported by city staff.
karnataka housing board schemes . all schemesnarinav14
The Karnataka government, along with the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), offers various housing schemes to cater to the diverse needs of citizens across the state. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the major housing schemes available in the Karnataka housing board for both urban and rural areas in 2024.