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Lawsuit Settled
March 24, 2005 - All parties involved in the lawsuit against Lowe's and the City of Austin by the City of Sunset Valley, Save Our Springs Alliance, and Save Barton Creek Association agreed on the terms of the settlement agreement.
Local Contractors join Lowe's boycott
The Daily Texan November 8, 2004 - Several Austin-area construction and architect contractors have joined the boycott against Lowe's corporation, which is currently constructing two large stores in the Austin area.
Burlington, Vermont - The Low Down on Lowe's
WCAX-TV Burlington, VT August 27, 2004 - "The Water Resources Board found that the Lowe's site presents a very significant risk of water quality decline for Potash Brook and Shelburne Bay and held that the activities -- the construction activities -- can not be covered through general permitting coverage and that Lowe's has to meet the far more rigorous Clean Water Act standards of individual permitting," says Chris Kilian of the Conservation Law Foundation.
Lowe's Loses, Once More
Austin Chronicle August 20, 2004 - Lowe's Home Centers Inc. lost another court round last week, bringing to four the number of Travis Co. district judges who have ruled against the retail giant on a series of motions leading up to next month's trial in a lawsuit challenging a controversial Lowe's big-box off Brodie Lane.
Plan for Lowe's shopping center faces opposition
The Daily Texan August 2, 2004 - Members of Students For Barton Springs protested Friday against the proposed construction of a shopping center near Bee Caves Road and Highway 71. Jakob Stewart, the co-founder of the student group, said the shopping center will create a significant amount of cover over the Edwards Aquifer watershed and threaten the future of Barton Springs. The proposed development will consist of a group of retail shopping stores and will feature a Lowe's Home Improvement warehouse as the "anchor store."
Lowe's Loses Again
Austin Chronicle July 9, 2004 - After District Judge Darlene Byrne issued a temporary restraining order last month against Lowe's Home Centers Inc. in the battle over its controversial new Brodie Lane store, the home improvement giant hired the judge's husband, attorney Dan Byrne, to represent the retailer in its next round of court hearings. That move forced the case out of Judge Byrne's court and back into the lottery hopper for the selection of a new judge ñ this time Scott Jenkins.
Woes for Lowe's
Austin Chronicle June 25, 2004 - Oh to be a fly on the wall when the City Council moves into executive session today (Thursday) to hash out a legal setback that could permanently negate a complicated settlement agreement with Lowe's Home Centers Inc. Meanwhile, plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Lowe's and the city of Austin hope to land another victory next week, after two favorable rulings bolstered their assertion that a Lowe's home improvement store under construction on Brodie Lane should comply with the city's Save Our Springs Ordinance.
Sunset vs. Goliath
Austin Chronicle October 10, 2003 - Tiny Sunset Valley defends the aquifer -- but could use a little neighborly help. "I know we're just a little town, but we're used to fighting long odds," the three-term mayor explains of the city's scrappy, litigious history. "We will fight for our neighborhoods, and we will fight for our city -- and we don't care how big the Goliath is."
For Lowe's, A Win's a Win
Austin Chronicle December 19, 2003 - As City Council meetings go, last week's ranked among the most bizarre in recent memory, when council members took a break -- at midnight -- and repaired to a back room for 40 minutes of deal-making with lawyers for Lowe's Home Centers. But the outcome of the controversial proposed settlement agreement between the city, the retailer, and landowner Eli Garza came as expected: 4-3 approval by the divided council, and threats of a subsequent lawsuit.
Environmentalists kick off boycott against Lowe's
Daily Texan December 2, 2003 - A coalition of environmental groups and neighborhood associations launched a region-wide boycott Friday against Lowe's Companies Inc. to protest the home improvement giant's plans to build a new store over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone.
Big-Box Battles Rage On
Austin Chronicle July 25, 2003 - Last Tuesday the City Council of Sunset Valley passed a "No Aquifer Big Box" resolution calling on all governmental entities to strictly enforce water-quality standards on such developments, and for the corporate leadership of Wal-Mart, Lowe's, and other chains with plans to build over the Edwards Aquifer to voluntarily comply with those regulations.
Hadley, Massachusetts neighbors Lowe's experience
Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (HNSD) is a group of Hadley, Massachusetts residents concerned about Hadley's future. Like many small towns across the U.S., Hadley is experiencing severe development pressures that threaten the infrastructure of our town. Already plagued by excessive traffic, poor air quality, not enough water to meet current demands, and increasing noise levels, Hadley has initiated a long-range planning process to help resolve some of these issues. HNSD believes that democratic participation can create fair solutions to these challenges, and create revenue generating development that maintains Hadley's character and respects its planning goals while protecting our precious farmland.
Lowe's Corporate Responsibility Record
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A report has been produced on Lowe's "Corporate Responsibility Record" that is very thorough and brings up some serious questions about whether this is the sort of company or store that we want locating over the recharge zone near Sunset Valley and just 200 ft. from Little Barton Creek in Bee Cave.
Open Letter To Lowe's Executives, Representatives And Shareholders
(Adobe Acrobat reader required)
"Do the Right Thing: Move off the Edwards Aquifer"
Lowe's has lobbied the legislature and filed suit against the City of Austin in an attempt to build their project against the will of the community and without complying with our environmental regulations, but so far to no avail. We now ask them again to please do the right thing: follow the lead of Endeavor and Wal-Mart, and abandon their plans for this project.
Lawsuit Settled
March 24, 2005 - All parties involved in the lawsuit against Lowe's and the City of Austin by the City of Sunset Valley, Save Our Springs Alliance, and Save Barton Creek Association agreed on the terms of the settlement agreement.
Local Contractors join Lowe's boycott
The Daily Texan November 8, 2004 - Several Austin-area construction and architect contractors have joined the boycott against Lowe's corporation, which is currently constructing two large stores in the Austin area.
Burlington, Vermont - The Low Down on Lowe's
WCAX-TV Burlington, VT August 27, 2004 - "The Water Resources Board found that the Lowe's site presents a very significant risk of water quality decline for Potash Brook and Shelburne Bay and held that the activities -- the construction activities -- can not be covered through general permitting coverage and that Lowe's has to meet the far more rigorous Clean Water Act standards of individual permitting," says Chris Kilian of the Conservation Law Foundation.
Lowe's Loses, Once More
Austin Chronicle August 20, 2004 - Lowe's Home Centers Inc. lost another court round last week, bringing to four the number of Travis Co. district judges who have ruled against the retail giant on a series of motions leading up to next month's trial in a lawsuit challenging a controversial Lowe's big-box off Brodie Lane.
Plan for Lowe's shopping center faces opposition
The Daily Texan August 2, 2004 - Members of Students For Barton Springs protested Friday against the proposed construction of a shopping center near Bee Caves Road and Highway 71. Jakob Stewart, the co-founder of the student group, said the shopping center will create a significant amount of cover over the Edwards Aquifer watershed and threaten the future of Barton Springs. The proposed development will consist of a group of retail shopping stores and will feature a Lowe's Home Improvement warehouse as the "anchor store."
Lowe's Loses Again
Austin Chronicle July 9, 2004 - After District Judge Darlene Byrne issued a temporary restraining order last month against Lowe's Home Centers Inc. in the battle over its controversial new Brodie Lane store, the home improvement giant hired the judge's husband, attorney Dan Byrne, to represent the retailer in its next round of court hearings. That move forced the case out of Judge Byrne's court and back into the lottery hopper for the selection of a new judge ñ this time Scott Jenkins.
Woes for Lowe's
Austin Chronicle June 25, 2004 - Oh to be a fly on the wall when the City Council moves into executive session today (Thursday) to hash out a legal setback that could permanently negate a complicated settlement agreement with Lowe's Home Centers Inc. Meanwhile, plaintiffs in a lawsuit against Lowe's and the city of Austin hope to land another victory next week, after two favorable rulings bolstered their assertion that a Lowe's home improvement store under construction on Brodie Lane should comply with the city's Save Our Springs Ordinance.
Sunset vs. Goliath
Austin Chronicle October 10, 2003 - Tiny Sunset Valley defends the aquifer -- but could use a little neighborly help. "I know we're just a little town, but we're used to fighting long odds," the three-term mayor explains of the city's scrappy, litigious history. "We will fight for our neighborhoods, and we will fight for our city -- and we don't care how big the Goliath is."
For Lowe's, A Win's a Win
Austin Chronicle December 19, 2003 - As City Council meetings go, last week's ranked among the most bizarre in recent memory, when council members took a break -- at midnight -- and repaired to a back room for 40 minutes of deal-making with lawyers for Lowe's Home Centers. But the outcome of the controversial proposed settlement agreement between the city, the retailer, and landowner Eli Garza came as expected: 4-3 approval by the divided council, and threats of a subsequent lawsuit.
Environmentalists kick off boycott against Lowe's
Daily Texan December 2, 2003 - A coalition of environmental groups and neighborhood associations launched a region-wide boycott Friday against Lowe's Companies Inc. to protest the home improvement giant's plans to build a new store over the Edwards Aquifer recharge zone.
Big-Box Battles Rage On
Austin Chronicle July 25, 2003 - Last Tuesday the City Council of Sunset Valley passed a "No Aquifer Big Box" resolution calling on all governmental entities to strictly enforce water-quality standards on such developments, and for the corporate leadership of Wal-Mart, Lowe's, and other chains with plans to build over the Edwards Aquifer to voluntarily comply with those regulations.
Hadley, Massachusetts neighbors Lowe's experience
Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (HNSD) is a group of Hadley, Massachusetts residents concerned about Hadley's future. Like many small towns across the U.S., Hadley is experiencing severe development pressures that threaten the infrastructure of our town. Already plagued by excessive traffic, poor air quality, not enough water to meet current demands, and increasing noise levels, Hadley has initiated a long-range planning process to help resolve some of these issues. HNSD believes that democratic participation can create fair solutions to these challenges, and create revenue generating development that maintains Hadley's character and respects its planning goals while protecting our precious farmland.
Lowe's Corporate Responsibility Record
(Adobe Acrobat reader required)
A report has been produced on Lowe's "Corporate Responsibility Record" that is very thorough and brings up some serious questions about whether this is the sort of company or store that we want locating over the recharge zone near Sunset Valley and just 200 ft. from Little Barton Creek in Bee Cave.
Open Letter To Lowe's Executives, Representatives And Shareholders
(Adobe Acrobat reader required)
"Do the Right Thing: Move off the Edwards Aquifer"
Lowe's has lobbied the legislature and filed suit against the City of Austin in an attempt to build their project against the will of the community and without complying with our environmental regulations, but so far to no avail. We now ask them again to please do the right thing: follow the lead of Endeavor and Wal-Mart, and abandon their plans for this project.
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