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Change. That was the theme of Austin Mayor Steve Adler’s “State of the City Address,” which he delivered to a packed crowd at City Hall last Saturday. “But change – even in the form of growth – is not our enemy,” Adler said, encouraging Austinites
It’s finally here. After years of research, reports, and work the first draft of CodeNEXT has been released and will officially be revealed to the public on Wednesday. What is CodeNEXT? CodeNEXT is the city’s effort to rewrite its land development code. And what’s a land development
One of the EcoNetwork’s main goals this fall is to educate the public about the importance of local elections. The past few weeks, we’ve shared with you information about how to determine which City Council district you live in, how to register to vote, and
Sponsored Post – with the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore There are lots of reasons to love the Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Not only are they our newest AEN Partner, but they also work hard everyday to reduce waste in Austin, all while creating affordable home ownership opportunities
When we talk about making transportation improvements in Austin, often the conversation revolves around funding. Whether it’s the city’s budget or the $720 million mobility bond proposal, we’re usually talking about money. But there is another way to help fix Austin’s traffic problems – city
Sponsored Post – from the Austin Community Design and Development Center and the Alley Flat Initiative The Austin Community Design and Development Center (ACDDC) will host the first annual Alley Flat Homes Tour June 18th, showcasing small backyard homes located across central Austin. The
How do you want Austin to look in the next 10, 20, or 30 years? Now’s your chance to decide. CodeNEXT, the city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, is moving along and there is once again an opportunity for public input. This week, the
What will Austin’s future look like? The city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, dubbed CodeNEXT, could end up dramatically reshaping Austin. In November, the city held a weeklong CodeNEXT Sound Check event to virtually test different code standards for the public to look at and then weigh in
What will Austin’s future look like? The city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, dubbed CodeNEXT, could end up dramatically reshaping the city we all know and love. And, the city wants your help doing it. From November 16th to November 21st, the city
What will Austin’s future look like? The city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, dubbed CodeNEXT, could end up dramatically reshaping Austin. And, the city wants your help doing it.From November 16th to November 21st, the city is hosting the CodeNEXT Sound Check at the Linc Shopping Center.
[Recycling/Zero Waste]The City of Austin is launching a brand-new type of pitch competition and they want you to get involved. Dubbed the [Re]verse Pitch Competition, it’s designed to help turn valuable raw materials that are currently leaving local businesses as waste into the foundation of new social enterprises. Competitors will work