If the regulations were to change at any given point...the regulations that were in effect on the date the application was submitted are the regulations that would apply to that application.

We did receive a significant increase in both our new residential applications as well as our remodel and addition applications prior to council taking action.

Anyone can stop in with their plans and sit down with a reviewer and ask questions that are specific to their project.

Austin, of course, places a high priority on both citizen involvement and input and protection of the environment. So I think because of that, our regulations do tend to be a little difficult.

The effects of climate change are well-documented and clearly visible in Glacier National Park and yet the United States refuses to fulfil its obligations under the World Heritage Convention to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

I have accepted fear as part of life – specifically the fear of change... I have gone ahead despite the pounding in the heart that says: turn back....