Austin City Council Member Sheryl Cole is a local hero for cleaning up the Waller Creek Tunnel in Downtown Austin. The project will bring a new vibe to downtown and is likened to the Riverwalk in San Antonio.
Waller Creek is often called Austin's lost stepchild. Located in the heart of Downtown Austin, Waller Creek is known for dangerous flooding, an "aggressive" homeless population, and pollution.
Some say Waller Creek puts a black eye on Austin's reputation for being clean, green and safe. Many city leaders have tried to tackle the issue, but it Cole, along with Mayor Pro Tem Betty Dunkerley, were finally victorious.
WHAT WILL THE WALLER CREEK PROJECT DO?
The $127 million Waller Creek Project is basically a tunnel that will help control flooding, erosion, and pollution at the site, which is located around 12th Street and Red River. The project is mostly paid for by tax-increment financing. You may wonder...
"What are the benefits of a really expensive tunnel in this area of Downtown Austin?"
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