Another hotel coming to Cedar Park

Written by Michael B on 29th Sep, 2014.

A new SpringHill Suites by Marriott will open in March 2016 behind the Costco in Cedar Park. The hotel will have 86 rooms, a full bar, 1,500 sq ft meeting space, and a 3,000 sq ft outdoor space when open. Original story at http://impactnews.com/austin-metro/leander-cedar-park/worth-hotels-announces-plans-for-marriott-in-cedar-park/.

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Quest Village HOA Board Meeting

Written by Michael B on 22nd Sep, 2014.

Quest Village HOA Board Meeting
Date: 9-25-2014
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Cedar Park Public Library, 550 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78631
Agenda will include a Manager's Report on Financials and the 2015 Budget, Committee Formation, and National Night Out.

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Water restrictions are still in place

Written by Michael B on 11th Sep, 2014.

Remember, water restrictions are still in place. We are a once a week watering. For more information including which day to water, visit the City's page: http://www.cedarparktexas.gov/index.aspx?page=138

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Road Construction on 1431 / Whitestone Blvd.

Written by Michael B on 28th Aug, 2014.

City of Cedar Park announced a new road construction project. This project will widen Whitestone Blvd from four to six lanes between Parmer Lane and Sam Bass Road, add turn lanes for side streets and rebuild the intersection of Whitestone and Parmer Lane/Ronald Reagan Boulevard.

The new intersection will be a partial continuous-flow intersection. Drivers turning left from Whitestone to Parmer / Ronald Reagan will wait at a separate light to turn left. A full description including a diagram is available here.

This project will cost $22 million and is estimated to take 16 months (estimated completion December 2015).

For more information about the project, visit Impact News.

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Relocations and Coming Soon

Written by Michael B on 28th Aug, 2014.

Nothing Bundt Cake will close it's 1890 Ranch location and relocate to 10225 Research Blvd., Ste. 330, Austin. The new location opened on August 23rd.
Coming soon is a Chipotle Mexican Grill at 909 E. Whitestone Blvd. near the In-n-Out Burger and BJ's Brewhouse.

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BJ's Brewhouse opening date set

Written by Michael B on 21st Aug, 2014.

The new BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse just across 1431 from Quest Village is set to open on September 29th at 11am.

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Cedar Park Comprehensive Plan

Written by Michael B on 16th Jul, 2014.

The City of Cedar Park will unveil the draft of its new Comprehensive Plan at three community unveilings this month. Citizens are strongly encouraged to attend and see the new draft Plan, which identifies future goals for how our community will look and feel, and how new amenities and vacant land near your home might develop over time. This plan will help shape Cedar Park over the next 20 years.

Each unveiling of the Plan is open to anyone who wants to attend:

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Remember, fireworks are illegal in Cedar Park!

Written by Michael B on 3rd Jul, 2014.

From the Cedar Park city website:

Fireworks are always illegal within the entire fire service area of the City of Cedar Park, including the City's ETJ (extra territorial jurisdiction), and areas within 5,000 feet (just under a mile) of the City limits. The fine for possessing, using, and disposing of illegal fireworks can be up to $2,000 plus court costs.

The City recommends letting the professionals handle the fireworks.
Don't forget, the first ever Fourth of July Parade will be at 10 a.m., beginning at Cedar Park Center (2100 Avenue of the Stars) and ending at the Cedar Park Recreation Center (1435 Main Street). For more information on the parade and Fourth of July Celebration, click here.

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Hwy 183 North Open House

Written by Michael B on 19th Jun, 2014.

The Mobility Authority and TxDOT will host an Open House this July on the proposed mobility improvements to US 183 from SH 45 North to MoPac.

Join us to discuss the purpose and need of the project, alternatives being developed, and draft evaluation criteria! Project team members will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about the alternatives. No formal presentation will be given. Attendees are invited to come and go at their convenience.

WHAT: OPEN HOUSE WHEN: TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2014, 4:00 TO 7:00 PM WHERE: WESTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL (Cafeteria) 12400 Mellow Meadow, Austin, TX 78750 For your convenience, please download the Open House Flyer which includes the Open House Location Map For more information, visit http://www.183north.com/

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Whitestone Blvd. speed reduction

Written by Michael B on 10th Jun, 2014.

Cedar Park City Council is considering reducing the speed limit on Whitestone Blvd. between Market Street and Sam Bass Road during the upcoming TXDOT improvements. The speed limit would revert to 60 mph once improvements are completed.
The full article is available at Impact News

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Shape the Cedar Park Library

Written by Michael B on 5th Jun, 2014.

Take the library's online survey anytime from now through July 6 at: www.longlivethelibrary.org for your chance to win a Kindle Fire!

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