If you've never been to the East Austin Studio Tour (EAST) before, block out your schedule because it's back on November 16th - 17th and November 23rd - 24th. What's EAST? It's a free, annual, self-guided event showcasing hundreds of artists in Austin. All you have to do to participate is download the app or...
Nature In The City Podcast, Season Two, Episode 9: American Environmental History and Waterways Each year, we follow along with Dr. Kevin Anderson, a geographer and philosopher managing the Environmental Research Center for the City of Austin, as he shares his knowledge about the world around...
Nature In The City Podcast, Season Two, Episode 8: Poetry of Flowing Water Each year, we follow along with Dr. Kevin Anderson, a geographer and philosopher managing the Environmental Research Center for the City of Austin, as he shares his knowledge about the world around us....
"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've been talking a lot lately about the future of transportation in Austin. In particular, the possibility of a 2020 election that could allow Austin voters to decide whether or not we want a high capacity transit system. But it's not all just about the...
Want to help build a brand-new playground in Austin? Want to do it in just six hours? That's what's possible with KaBOOM! KaBOOM is national nonprofit dedicated to giving all kids, especially those living in poverty, great, safe places to play. On November 6th, they're building their first ever playground...
Monday is the first day of Austin Design Week. So what does that mean for you? Access to over 120 FREE workshops, talks, studio tours, and events, all aimed at helping you develop better programs, initiatives, and products...
Did you know there's an election going on right now? Yes, really. It's not getting a lot of media attention, but there are several important issues for you to vote on come November 5th. In Austin, there are two ballot propositions: Prop A - If passed, this proposition would add restrictions...
Sponsored Post - from the Community Powered Workshop At Community Powered Workshop (formerly Austin Community Design and Development Center) we know what happens when historically underserved communities are shut out from the decision-making process: the outcomes do not serve the needs and challenges of those who...
Sponsored Post - from the City of Austin Office of Sustainability Meet Matthew Kim and Emma Galbraith, our newest Net-Zero Heroes. Matthew and Emma are Austin-area high school students who recently helped lead the youth climate change demonstrations on September 20th at the Texas State Capitol. As part of this...