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(Formerly known as the Austin EcoNetwork)

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Discover new ways to connect to Austin's civic community with our community calendar, featuring events from dozens of local nonprofits & advocacy groups.

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Featured Event

Paddle For Community

Paddle For Community

Join Ruckify for this paddling event to benefit Community First! Village. 

“We will be in the top, if not the top, most progressive city, when it comes to providing transportation in an equitable manner. We’ll be the new golden standard…”

Yasmine Smith, Co-Chair of People United For Mobility Justice, in our Guide to Proposition A. 

There are several important races on the City of Austin ballot this year, including…

Prop A (Project Connect & public transportation)

Prop B (sidewalks & bike lanes)

5 City Council seats

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At The Austin Common, our goal is to do more than just share news and information. We’re here to build community, standing side-by-side with all the amazing people who make this city so great. That’s why we’ve created a virtual membership club, especially focused on getting us all through this COVID-19 crisis and building community resilience in the process. 

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A full list of the coolest sustainability + civic jobs in Austin!

Make A Difference Internship (Social Media Focus)

Your Vote Is Your Voice

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Episode 2 - Rail For Austin?

Rail For Austin? You Decide.

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Latest Quiz

Because it’s time for quizzes with more helpful information in them than “what kind of toast you are” or “which Disney princess you’re most like”… (sorry Buzzfeed). 

 

With our quizzes, we help you learn about your local community, get personalized advice, and of course, have a little fun. — Coming soon!

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Action Item

Vote! Vote! Vote! Early voting lasts from October 13th to October 30th & Election Day is November 3rd.