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'''Northwest Hills–Far West''' is a suburb of west [[Austin, Texas]], United States. |
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==Geography== |
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| ⚫ | Northwest Hills–Far West is located on the western side of Austin, Texas, United States.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Floyd|first1=Mikela|title=Hottest Neighborhoods: Northwest Hills/Far West|url=http://www.austinmonthly.com/AM/July-2015/Hottest-Neighborhoods-Northwest-Hills-Far-West/|publisher=Austin Monthly|date=July 10, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925013745/http://www.austinmonthly.com/AM/July-2015/Hottest-Neighborhoods-Northwest-Hills-Far-West/|archivedate=September 24, 2017|deadurl=no}}</ref> The area is defined by Spicewood Springs Road on its north, [[Texas State Highway Loop 360]] ("Capital of Texas Highway") on the west, [[Ranch to Market Road 2222]] ("RR 2222") on the south, and [[Texas State Highway Loop 1]] ("Mopac") on the east.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Widner|first1=Cindy|title=The cost of buying in Northwest Hills/Far West right now|url=https://austin.curbed.com/2016/11/29/13772212/austin-homes-for-sale-northwest-hills|publisher=Curbed Austin|date=November 29, 2016}}</ref> |
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==Culture and demographics== |
==Culture and demographics== |
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The Northwest Hills–Far West area is a center for [[Judaism|Jewish]] activity in Austin.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Smith|first1=Elizabeth Leader|title=Biderman’s Jewish-Style Deli Opens in Far West With Sandwiches and Soups|url=https://austin.eater.com/2017/1/23/14357682/bidermans-jewish-deli-bagels-open-january|publisher=Easter Austin|date=January 23, 2017}}</ref> It is home to the Dell Jewish Community Campus, a 40-acre congregation that houses the Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Federation of Austin, and other congregations. The center was formed by [[Michael Dell]], chief executive officer of [[Dell]], a multinational corporation based in the [[Greater Austin]] area. During its initial development, Austin residents worried that this large complex would lead to heavy traffic.{{sfn|Rossie|Hylton|2001|p=410}} The congregation is on 7300 Hart Lane.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jewish Federation of Greater Austin|url=https://shalomaustin.org/federation|publisher=Shalom Austin|accessdate=25 September 2017}}</ref> |
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The area Christian churches as well, including the First Presbyterian Church and the Northwest Hills United Methodist Church. |
The area Christian churches as well, including the First Presbyterian Church and the Northwest Hills United Methodist Church. |
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Revision as of 02:48, 25 September 2017
Northwest Hills–Far West is a suburb of west Austin, Texas, United States.
Geography
Northwest Hills–Far West is located on the western side of Austin, Texas, United States.[1] The area is defined by Spicewood Springs Road on its north, Texas State Highway Loop 360 ("Capital of Texas Highway") on the west, Ranch to Market Road 2222 ("RR 2222") on the south, and Texas State Highway Loop 1 ("Mopac") on the east.[2]
Culture and demographics
The Northwest Hills–Far West area is a center for Jewish activity in Austin.[3] It is home to the Dell Jewish Community Campus, a 40-acre congregation that houses the Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Federation of Austin, and other congregations. The center was formed by Michael Dell, chief executive officer of Dell, a multinational corporation based in the Greater Austin area. During its initial development, Austin residents worried that this large complex would lead to heavy traffic.[4] The congregation is on 7300 Hart Lane.[5]
The area Christian churches as well, including the First Presbyterian Church and the Northwest Hills United Methodist Church.
References
- ^ Floyd, Mikela (July 10, 2015). "Hottest Neighborhoods: Northwest Hills/Far West". Austin Monthly. Archived from the original on September 24, 2017.
{{cite news}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; September 25, 2017 suggested (help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Widner, Cindy (November 29, 2016). "The cost of buying in Northwest Hills/Far West right now". Curbed Austin.
- ^ Smith, Elizabeth Leader (January 23, 2017). "Biderman's Jewish-Style Deli Opens in Far West With Sandwiches and Soups". Easter Austin.
- ^ Rossie & Hylton 2001, p. 410.
- ^ "Jewish Federation of Greater Austin". Shalom Austin. Retrieved 25 September 2017.
Bibliography
- Chang, Yushan (2006). Newcomer's Handbook Neighborhood Guide: Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and Austin. First Books. p. 251. ISBN 0912301708.
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- Orum, Anthony M. (2002). Power, Money and the People: The Making of Modern Austin. Wipf and Stock Publishers. p. 416. ISBN 1592440770.
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- Rossie, Casie; Hylton, Hilary (2001). Insiders' Guide to Austin. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 618. ISBN 0762755687.
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