From the Austin-American Statesman: “[City Manager Steve Jones] and I believe that if we can make arts a part of it, the commercial that follows will be organic businesses that support the arts instead of chains and name brands.” – Deputy City Manager Chessie Zimmerman The City of Lakeway is taking steps to create an arts district on 130 acres of land between Lohmans Crossing and Rolling Green Drive, near RM 620. The idea behind the arts district stemmed from the notion of putting a theater hall on a portion of the land, which consultants have told the city council would be a lucrative idea. The district would ideally be…

From the City of Lakeway: Lakeway’s vibrant arts community could have a hub for its activities if the city’s vision for a new arts district is realized. At Monday night’s City Council meeting, Deputy City Manager Chessie Zimmerman outlined a preliminary concept for a proposed arts district and related zoning classification. The impetus for the arts district concept is interest from developers in about 130 acres behind the new Oaks of Lakeway retail development on RM 620 that could include 30 acres of park land in addition to residential and commercial uses. The impetus for the arts district concept is interest from developers in about 130 acres behind the new Oaks…