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Old 06-13-2009, 04:08 PM
 
Location: 78747
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from LCRA's river report dated June 12th:

"Barring significant rainfall, lakeside residents on lakes Buchanan and Travis will observe lake levels gradually dropping as LCRA passes water through its hydroelectric generation units to meet increased demands for water. For the first time in seven years, LCRA will release water from both lakes Buchanan and Travis early this spring due to lower-than-average lake elevations and forecasts of continued drought conditions."

all I'm saying is this is becoming more and more regular of an occurence. With the additional mouths, lawns, power plants, etc. the demand for water is only growing, while rainfall is slowing diminishing in central Texas. The counties downstream all the way to Matagorda Bay have dibs on that water you enjoy at Lake Travis. The sky is not falling, but I will say it's foolish to pay a premium for a house because of a lake that may very well not be there in 20 years.
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Old 06-13-2009, 04:10 PM
 
Location: 78747
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someone will pipe up as usual and say I have a chip on my shoulder against Steiner - I don't. I have a chip against sprawl. For example, I don't rag on Westlake Hills.
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Old 06-13-2009, 04:37 PM
 
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You realize that all areas were once categorized as sprawl.

On that note, today I took my kids on a bike ride on the new trail along Brushy creek, the made it real nice.
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Old 06-13-2009, 04:54 PM
 
Location: SW Austin & Wimberley
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You realize that all areas were once categorized as sprawl.
Yes, when Hyde Park was built, there were no trees (maybe a few scattered) and it was consider pretty far outside Austin. A trolly ran out there.
City of Austin - Austin Treasures: Hyde Park
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Old 06-13-2009, 06:36 PM
 
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You have described Steiner to a "T" I actually just came in from drinks in the cul-de -sac, our weekly 4 square game with the 21 kids in teh cul-de-sac. Oh, and we'll be on the lake in the morning. The only thing Circle-C has to offer is proximity to downtown.
Circle C has so much more to offer. SW Austin is a wonderful place. I'm surprised at you saying that, people in SW Austin always recommend Steiner. Circle C is really nice and I don't even live in Circle C.
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Old 06-13-2009, 06:37 PM
 
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I agree (and I live there). My neighbors and I are currently planning our 4th of July bash, and it's not unusual for an impromptu kickball game to start in the cul-de-sac. We can also walk to convenience stores (one a small grocery), ice cream parlor, coffee shops, 3 restaurants, 2 nail salons, dentists (pediatric and adult), pools, playgrounds, and more. And NONE of the businesses in Steiner are chains. There is a Pak Mail, but even that is a franchise owned by a Steiner resident.

We also have 18+ miles of hike and bike trails and are a stone's throw from the lake. Steiner even has a private park area with picnic tables and boat launch actually on the waterfront.

And all the elementary schools and the middle school are rated exemplary. A new high school will open in the fall.

Right, the chains are right outside the door of Steiner, Target, HEB, Hollywood Video.
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Old 06-13-2009, 06:40 PM
 
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I have no dog in this hunt, but I think the views are something that has drawn my friends to Steiner. Also the fact that there are hills and it's seconds to the lake. I would think those are the things that distinguish it from SW Austin.
Take a drive on SH45 and drive throughout SW Austin or on 1826. This is gorgeous country out here. I used to be a SW Austin hater like you but then I moved down here and I love it!
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Old 06-13-2009, 07:18 PM
 
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No doubt, Circle C and Steiner Ranch are both located in beautiful parts of the Hill country. The biggest difference is that Steiner Ranch is not built right on top of the Edwards Aquifer and lacks the scandal-ridden history of Circle C

Circle C Ranch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Old 06-13-2009, 07:28 PM
 
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I say - Enjoy Lake Travis while it lasts. The lakes downstream are constant level and a source of drinking water for the city of Austin. When the pop. of the SA/Austin metro area doubles in the next 20 years, and the climate get drier, which lake do you think is going to get the shaft? I've often wandered how you get a 100ft yacht out of a dry lake bed. Point being: buyer beware

Proximity to downtown will always be proximity to downtown. I would vote for CC. The views in Steiner are nice. an extra hour commute each way to downtown nice? no. An extra 200K tacked on to the price of the home above and beyond the construction cost+cost of land? no.
Remember that not everyone works downtown....
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Old 06-13-2009, 07:30 PM
 
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Take a drive on SH45 and drive throughout SW Austin or on 1826. This is gorgeous country out here. I used to be a SW Austin hater like you but then I moved down here and I love it!

I don't hate any part of Austin, but I'm also not a remorse filled koolaid drinker, either (not saying you are!). I'm just offering a different point of view.
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