Southwest Austin can use as many commuter options as possible, as it continues to grow into its reputation as one of the nicer places in Austin to buy a home. The city is currently looking at a proposal to construct a hike and bike bridge that connects a series of new and existing bike lanes from Escarpment to William Cannon, near the Ridge at Lantana subdivision, then from 290 West to Southwest Parkway, and then Southwest Parkway would lead to the new grade-separated bridge that connects to Zilker Park and the trail system downtown.

Seventy percent of the cost of a bicycle/pedestrian bridge will be covered by a $7 million grant from state and federal funds. The remainder will be covered by local bond funds. Read More >>

This Spring, Oak Hill Elementary wants to help kids exercise their minds – and they want to help them improve their physical fitness by exercising their bodies. And it’s not just the kiddos who they want to get moving, it’s their families, too. With a series of upcoming events, Oak Hill families can get into the swing of a fun, family-based exercise program that can build healthy bodies and even help get more oxygen flowing to all those brain cells!

The first of the upcoming events includes a CATCH Family Fitness Night on Thursday, February 9^th. The event gives participants the opportunity to try yoga, martial arts, or hip hop dance, all for free. Those interested can show up at Oak Hill Elementary at 6pm on Thursday, February 9 in their workout clothes. A good attitude and something to drink are also encouraged for participation. Read More >>

Ridge at Lantana homes for sale
Ridge at Lantana home search
Ridge at Lantana homes

Active: There are currently 2 homes for sale in the Ridge at Lantana subdivision in Austin Texas with a median list price of $116 per square foot ($419,900) and averaging 127 active days on the market. The average home for sale has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3649 square feet. Prices range from $110.87 per square foot up to $120.30 per square foot or $389,900 up to $449,900.
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2012 is well under way, and New Year’s Resolutions may have fallen by the wayside for some. However, for those who resolved to be more physically active and spend more time with their families, a new business just opened in South Austin that can help make those resolutions a ridiculously fun reality. The Jumpoline Park opened its doors at William Cannon and I-35 in December, and people are so excited about it that they just can’t stop jumping up and down! Jumpoline Park is a fun, indoor trampoline park, located at 6405 South IH-35, Austin, TX 78744.

– Visit Jumpoline Park on Friday, February 17th from 10AM – Noon and Oak Hill Elementary will receive $2 per jumper!

Just a short drive down William Cannon from Ridge at Lantana, the Jumpoline Park is a family fun center that appeals to a variety of people, regardless of age, gender, or ability. The trampolines are an excellent way not only to have fun, but to get in some good exercise, as jumping on a trampoline can burn anywhere from 600 to 1000 calories per hour. It includes a variety of trampoline styles, such as a standard trampoline, a dodgeball court, and a bang bang court. Read More >>

Driving around the Ridge at Lantana, one can see a variety of flora, fauna, and beautiful views, but have you ever stopped and wondered what a Lantana is?

The Lantana is a perennial flowering plant in the verbena family that is made up of herbaceous plants and shrubs and aromatic, sometimes pungent flower clusters that are typically a mix of red, orange, and yellow or blue and white. In the United States, the flowers are found in the Southeast and Gulf regions, where they are often known as “ham and eggs” because of the pink and yellow coloring. Read More >>

Ridge at Lantana homes for sale
Ridge at Lantana home search
Ridge at Lantana homes

Active: There are currently 3 homes for sale in the Ridge at Lantana subdivision in Austin Texas with a median list price of $120 per square foot ($449,900) and averaging 93 active days on the market. The average home for sale has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3628 square feet. Prices range from $110.87 per square foot up to $133.54 per square foot or $389,900 up to $479,000.
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This year, consider having an impact not just on an Austin family, but one that lives around the corner. The residents of the Southwest Trails apartment complex, an affordable housing complex owned and operated by local non-profit Foundation Communities, likely shop at the same Oak Hill stores,  likely attend the same schools, and probably deal with the same Southwest Austin traffic as the residents of Ridge at Lantana. But there is one significant difference: the residents of Southwest Trails live in affordable housing.

For a variety of reasons, these families need a little extra help, and Foundation Communities’ housing and programs are there to lend a helping hand. Now is an opportunity for neighbors to step up and help make the holidays brighter for these families. If you’re looking for the chance to make a real impact in your community, consider helping the families of the community that sits snuggly on Old Bee Caves Road and Fletcher Lane. Read More >>

It’s that time of year, the time when tinsel and ornaments make their way out of the attic, when fa la la la las and jingling bells fill the radio waves, and something about the air seems a tad merrier. If you haven’t already started your holiday decorating, this weekend is the perfect time to begin, and Papa Noel’s is the perfect place to visit for that time-honored centerpiece, the Christmas tree.

Papa Noel’s lot is at 6518 U.S. 290, just north of William Cannon Drive. They’ve had a presence in Oak Hill for an impressive 31 years, becoming a staple of the Southwest Austin community in that time, and a Papa Noel tree is the perfect addition to one of the lovely homes in the Ridge at Lantana subdivision. Read More >>

Ridge at Lantana homes for sale
Ridge at Lantana home search
Ridge at Lantana homes

Active: There are currently 4 homes for sale in the Ridge at Lantana subdivision in Austin Texas with a median list price of $117 per square foot ($419,900) and averaging 87 active days on the market. The average home for sale has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 3545 square feet. Prices range from $110.87 per square foot up to $133.54 per square foot or $374,990 up to $479,000.
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The annual STEM Video Game Challenge that aims “to motivate interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning by tapping into students’ natural passion for playing and making video games” officially launched on November 15. The contest is open to students in Middle School, High School, and Collegiate categories, as well as adults in the Educator category, and runs through March 12, 2012. The contest is hosted by sponsors like E-Line Media, Xbox 360, and AMD, which has a campus right here in Southwest Austin. Read More >>