We moved to North Loop in August 2023, and quickly fell in love with the area, and especially our street. The street is a place of community — people walking their dogs and babies, kids playing basketball, strangers stopping for a chat as we amble up and down.
55th Street neighbors welcomed us to the area, and we enjoyed the Halloween Trick or Treat closure between Chesterfield and Link. In November, when the City of Austin revamped the Healthy Streets program, I worked with a team of neighbors (thank you to Eileen, Steve, Link, and Jan for taking time on their weekend!) to get signatures supporting a pilot activation on our street from Avenue G to Guadalupe.
The 55th Street Healthy Street Pilot officially launched on Friday, February 23rd at 5pm, on the corner of 55th St and Chesterfield! Representatives from the City of Austin were there to answer any questions about the pilot, which will be active on 55th Street from late February to at least late August 2024 (pending potential extension opportunities). Neighbors, you’re invited to come bike, roll, or walk down anytime!
-Kurt L.
North Loop Neighborhood Association 