How HPNA Works

Learn how the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association is organized, how meetings and decisions work, and how neighbors can get involved

  • The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association (HPNA) brings neighbors together to strengthen community, preserve the character of Hyde Park, and advocate for issues that affect the neighborhood.

    HPNA is a volunteer-run, nonprofit organization made up of Hyde Park residents. We provide a forum for sharing information, hosting speakers, coordinating neighborhood efforts, and representing Hyde Park interests to the City of Austin and other organizations.

    Everyone who lives in Hyde Park is welcome to participate. Membership is open, and new neighbors are always encouraged to get involved.

    If you have questions, concerns, or ideas, please contact us or attend a meeting.

  • HPNA decisions are shaped through member participation, committee work, and discussion at monthly meetings.

    The Steering Committee helps guide the Association’s overall direction. Task Force Committees research specific topics and make recommendations. Issues that require member approval are brought forward at general meetings.

    HPNA members are eligible to vote on issues presented at meetings after a 30-day waiting period following payment of dues.

    Meeting agendas and summaries are published in the Pecan Press and shared via the HPNA notice email list.

  • HPNA holds monthly general meetings that are open to all residents, members and non-members alike. Meetings focus on topics relevant to Hyde Park, including neighborhood issues, local projects, city initiatives, and community updates.

    When
    First Monday of each month
    (If the first Monday falls on a federal holiday, the meeting is held the following Monday)

    Time
    7:00 p.m.

    Where
    Griffin School
    5001 Evans Avenue
    Austin, TX 78751

    Remote Attendance
    Meetings may also be attended online via Zoom.
    Zoom details are published in advance and included with meeting reminders and on the Events page.

    Meetings typically include guest speakers from the Hyde Park community, local organizations, and the City of Austin, along with time for discussion and neighborhood updates.

    Sign up for reminders: subscribe+hpna-notice@googlegroups.com

  • HPNA is led by elected officers and at-large Steering Committee members who serve two-year terms. Co-Treasurers are not term-limited. Term end dates, when applicable, are noted in parentheses.

    End of terms are noted in parentheses.

    Co-Presidents
    Kathy Jackson
    Paul Smith

    Vice President
    David Conner

    Secretary
    Jen Berbas

    Co-Treasurers
    Ann Duncan
    Lorre Weidlich

    Immediate Past President
    Kevin Heyburn

    At-Large Steering Committee Members
    Todd Alvey
    Sharon Brown
    Holly Granato
    Kevin Heyburn
    Alejandro Martinez
    Katie Turner
    Hermelinda Zamarripa

  • Committees and Roles focus on specific issues and areas of interest to the neighborhood. These committees advise HPNA and help connect residents with ongoing work.

    If you are interested in volunteering or filling an open position, please contact the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association.


    Austin Independent School District
    Vacant

    Alleys
    Vacant

    Austin State Hospital
    John Williams

    Austin Neighborhoods Council
    Lorre Weidlich

    Church-Neighborhood Liaison
    Phil Seibert

    Crime & Safety
    Kristen Remeza

    Development Review
    David Conner

    Flooding
    Kevin Heyburn

    Finance
    David Conner

    Graffiti Patrol
    Lisa Harris

    Homes Tour
    Vacant

    Membership
    Chris Wooster

    Outreach and Communications
    Vacant

    Neighborhood Planning
    Karen McGraw

    Nominating
    Adam Wilson

    Parks and Public Space
    Mark Fishman

    Pecan Press Editor
    Lorre Weidlich

    Social Events
    Stephen Gonzales
    Marsha Riti
    Katie Turner

    Tree Preservation
    John Walewski

    Website
    Graham Kunze
    Chris Wooster