Sounds boring, but it’s actually one of the most important things local government is in charge of. That’s why we write stories breaking down the jargon and explaining how these policies affect everything from affordability to equity (not to mention how much you’re paying for rent!).
Summary Six candidates are running to be the next City Council member for District 3 in south/east Austin. Action Box Don’t forget to vote! Election Day is on November 8th and early voting begins on October 24th. It’s a big election year here in Austin,
About the City of Austin Housing & Planning Dept. This post is sponsored by our community partner, the City of Austin Housing & Planning Department, which partners with the community to shape a more equitable Austin and to prevent the displacement of people and services,
About the City of Austin Housing & Planning Dept. This post is sponsored by our community partner, the City of Austin Housing & Planning Department, which partners with the community to shape a more equitable Austin and to prevent the displacement of people and services,
On January 25th, Austinites living in District 4 (north/east Austin) will have the chance to elect a new City Council member. (Greg Casar, the current District 4 Council member, is leaving his seat early to run for Congress.) Austin Common Radio Hour host Amy Stansbury
Summary In the wake of a land development code rewrite that is caught up in the legal system, Council is working on short term code improvements that could increase housing supply & affordability in Austin. Action Box Housing affordability is going to be one of
Summary A new report shows that Austin is falling really short of meeting its affordable housing goals. Action Box You can learn more about HousingWorks Austin and their affordable housing advocacy work at HousingWorksAustin.org. There’s been a lot of talk lately about housing affordability in
Summary Austin’s homelessness policies and programs have changed a lot over the past year. With our latest post, we provide an update on everything from Prop B enforcement to the city’s new HEAL Initiative. Action Box The Other Ones Foundation is raising money to build
Summary The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) has partnered with Dell Medical School to provide holistic health care opportunities to its residents, even during the pandemic. Action Box The team at HACA is trying to share this health care model with other
“We are pro-people, not pro-development. We are anti-displacement, not anti-development.” This is the slogan of Planning Our Communities (POC), a new organization focused on bringing more nuance into conversations around Austin’s land development code, as well as creating space for communities of color and
“We will be judged on how we treat the most vulnerable in our community. If someone has nowhere else to sleep, they shouldn’t be charged with a crime simply for sleeping in public. If a person has no money for food or busfare, it shouldn’t
You’ve seen it in the headlines. You’ve heard it mentioned everywhere from tv shows to political speeches. Gentrification. It’s impacting cities throughout the entire country. But what does it really feel like for the people who are living with it each and every
Think back to the November election. Voters here in Austin approved $925 million in bonds, including $250 million for affordable housing in the city. Last week, the four Council members who represent east Austin (Harper-Madison, Garza, Renteria, and Casar) announced a new initiative to