Faced with the eleventh-hour decision by Scott Shea to remove his name from his own Resolution, the City Council deferred discussion of Resolution 02-192 whereby the Council would direct the City Planning Commission to carry out a review of the golf course renovation.

The City Council votes 6-1 to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Audubon Nature Institute, thereby releasing bond money for the completion of the golf course project. But, are the winds of change finally blowing?

Some extracts from public input at the City Council meeting, elaborating on the issues as we see them.

Commentary on some of the statements made by Audubon CEO Ron Forman at the March 21st City Council meeting.

You probably remember these trees as full-canopied live oaks whose limbs swept gracefully to the ground. Well, not any more. Pictures.

According to Audubon, demands for a "master plan for Audubon Park" have been met. Unfortunately, it isnt quite true.

Notes from the Carrollton Candidate Forum, hosted by the Carrollton Preservation Alliance.

Notes from the Audubon Commission meeting at which Cashio Cochran's proposed exterior design for the new golf clubhouse was unanimously approved and put out to bid.

The agenda for the next Audubon Commission meeting has been published and will include a motion to approve the design for the new golf course clubhouse.

As you know, the Heymann Conservatory was demolished on November 14th, 2001. The entire area has now been cleared in preparation for the construction of the new golf clubhouse and its extensive parking. Pictures.

On December 13, the Audubon Nature Institute held another closed meeting to discuss Audubon Park issues to which only the heads of the adjoining neighborhood groups were invited.

An election season is upon us, let's make sure that the candidates know about our concerns.

In apparent response to our legal attempt to stop the wrongful demolition of the Heymann Conservatory, we have received a threatening letter from attorney Henry "Tut" Kinney, on behalf of the Audubon Commission.

Despite a court hearing scheduled for November 20th, to determine if the city Safety and Permits Department should hold a public hearing before authorizing demolition of this structure, the Heymann Memorial Conservatory was demolished by the Audubon Nature Institute on Wednesday, November 14, 2001. So ends a long history of botanical display in Audubon Park.

Some notes from the Audubon Commission meeting on October 24th, 2001 where a vote was taken to approve one of the Audubon Institute's clubhouse plans - in the face of strong public opposition.

Some highlights from the belated Public Meeting chaired by the Audubon Commission, at the Audubon Tea Room on October 15th.

SaveAudubonPark hosted a well-attended and SaveAudubonPark Public Meeting at the Dominican Conference Center on September 4th, 2001.

Starting a couple of days ago, the trees are coming down. Here are some photographs taken in Audubon Park on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th August 2001.