Book Description: By the late 1960s and early 1970s, reeling from a wave of urban uprisings, politicians finally worked to end the practice of redlining. Reasoning that the turbulence could be calmed by turning Black city-dwellers into homeowners, they passed the Housing and Urban Development...
We do safe, curbside voter registration. We will also have available for pickup - ballot-by-mail applications, election information, and Census information available. So, whether you're new to the county, just need to update your address, want to pick up an application to vote by mail,...
Piper Maddox is one of the fastest growing Cleantech staffing partners in the U.S., recruiting exclusively into the renewable energy industry. As an invested supporter of Austin’s clean energy professionals, Piper Maddox is taking an unparalleled step to support Solar Austin’s Pathways to Clean Energy...
Join us online for the 24th annual Cool House Tour! This year's first-ever virtual tour features an urban accessory dwelling, a rural homestead, and an affordable multifamily community. These three properties showcase: Value-driven decisions Climate responsive design Fire-wise construction and landscaping Healthy material selections Energy efficiency strategies...
***You must RSVP at this link to receive the Zoom Call Information: https://actionnetwork.org/.../austin-dsa-monthly-reading.../ Every month, Austin DSA hosts a Reading Group. There is no assigned reading, every participant is invited to discuss and share whatever political readings you've done lately! It's always a lively discussion. Please...
Please join us for a recap of this past summer's budget process and to talk through how we're going to move forward through the election season and the winter months.
Webinar on the advances in electric school bus technology, health risks for kids breathing diesel exhaust, and financing opportunities for school districts. We'll also hear from the transportation director for Everman ISD, which is the first Texas school district to launch an electric school bus...
Join us for a virtual tour of the City of Austin's Permitting and Development Center, which recently relocated to a new building in the Highland redevelopment. The Center's new home is situated in the heart of a walkable, transit-friendly mixed-use neighborhood that has emerged from...
Join A Functional Democracy co-founders, Amy Stansbury and Hal Wuertz, and Shoal Creek Conservancy for a crash course on all things Austin politics and ways to support parks, trails, and especially Shoal Creek! During this interactive virtual event on 10/13 at 5 pm, we’ll cover...
Socialist Night School is an open course that provides a chance to develop our politics together, regardless of background knowledge or whether you’ve attended a class before. New members and lifelong socialists, all are welcome! This session, we're going back to the basics. What is...
