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After a bit of a break, our podcast mini series on homelessness is back with a look into one of the solutions to homelessness - Rapid Rehousing. Host Amy Stansbury speaks with Eli Cortez and Alfredo Reyes Jr. (VOCAL-TX) about what the program is, who...
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About CapMetro This post is sponsored by our community partner, CapMetro, Austin's regional public transportation provider. Action Box Try scheduling a session with a Travel Trainer! This post is sponsored by CapMetro All Austin Common sponsors are screened by The Austin Common team to ensure they’re doing good for their...
SummaryOn July 12th, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax released a draft of the new city budget for next year. Action BoxAttend a budget town hall meeting. The city manager just released a draft of the city's budget for next year. Keep scrolling to learn more...
SummaryOn July 12th, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax released a draft of the new city budget for next year. Action BoxAttend a budget town hall meeting. Want to get involved in our city's budget process? Here's your guide...
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SummaryAustin currently has about 1,475 emergency shelter beds for people experiencing homelessness. Action BoxDonate or volunteer with a local nonprofit organization that serves those experiencing homelessness in our community. Our series on homelessness continues with an overview of Austin's emergency shelter capacity, a key component...
SummaryOn May 21st, The Austin Common cohosted a Price Is Right event about the city's budget with KUT, Austin PBS, and Good Politics. Action BoxTell the city how it should spend next year's budget! Click the badge above to fill out an online survey. The...
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