"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 working class...
"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 day? For the people...
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 try and...
From the LBJ Presidential Library - As Austin’s population and development continue to boom, the city’s housing options are becoming less and less affordable for people with low income, working-class residents, middle-class families, students, and many others. At this critical time, the LBJ Future Forum is...
From the City of Austin - If you are concerned about displacement and gentrification you are invited for a Community Forum with the Austin City Council-appointed Anti-Displacement Task Force, to discuss recommendations for: • Financing strategies; • Opportunities to increase affordable housing for homeowners; • Methods to increase affordable...
From the Imagine Austin Speaker Series - With housing prices continuing to rise and rental costs far outpacing wages, affordability and displacement are of great concern to many in Austin. Predicted continued population growth and limited affordable housing will make it even more difficult for low...
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...
From in.gredients, AURA, and Friends of Austin Neighborhoods - We see new buildings and new subdivisions spring up all time around Austin - have you ever wondered who's behind them? How do developers decide where and what to build, and how does our land use code...
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 in...