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 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
By now you’ve heard the news. CodeNEXT is dead. Or is it? Wait, what’s going on? Like everything with CodeNEXT, there has been some confusion around Austin Mayor Steve Adler’s comments on Wednesday about the controversial rewrite of our land development code (aka CodeNEXT).
There are few things as confusing in Austin right now as CodeNEXT. At times, it can seem like there are hundreds of opposing viewpoints, all being tossed around online and in public meetings at a lightening fast pace. And that can make it hard for
It’s getting closer and closer to decision-making time over Austin’s news-making, controversial city policy (aka CodeNEXT). And there’s still time for you to participate in the process. City Council is hosting two public hearings on the topic next week on Tuesday, May 29th and
The time to get involved in Austin’s controversial, news-making, important, big deal city policy (otherwise known as CodeNEXT) is now. (As a reminder… CodeNEXT is the city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, which is basically a rule book for the city, explaining what can be built where. CodeNEXT
Want to make your voice be heard on an important city issue? The dates have just been announced for CodeNEXT’s public hearings. (As a reminder… CodeNEXT is the city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, which is basically a rule book for the city, explaining what can be built
Guest Post – from Al Braden Al Braden is a local environmental activist and photographer. “Thanks for the invite to come back. I am a member of Sierra Club,” Austin Mayor Steve Adler said as he took the stage at Austin Sierra Club’s
The moment many have been waiting for has finally arrived… the newest draft of CodeNEXT will be revealed to the public next week. Recap time! What’s been going on with CodeNEXT? As a reminder, CodeNEXT is the city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, which