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SUMMARY:Waterwise Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Water to learn all about our Waterwise rebate programs! You’ll learn how to apply for a rebate and start a Waterwise Landscape or Rainscape!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/waterwise-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T193000
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SUMMARY:Central City District Plan Open House
DESCRIPTION:The City Council resolution for the Downtown Austin Plan update called for a new 10-year blueprint that provides a renewed vision for Downtown. We’re expanding that vision to include adjacent areas with similar character and context: \n• The South Central Waterfront\n• Downtown\n• The University of Texas/University Neighborhood Overlay areas \nThe Central City District Plan is more than just a plan: It serves as a vital connector for existing plans\, projects\, and initiatives. It bridges comprehensive planning\, Citywide initiatives\, Downtown initiatives\, and the transformative work happening under Project Connect and Equitable Transit-Oriented Development.  \nWe’re inviting community members and stakeholders to help shape the future of three of Austin’s most iconic areas. Together\, we’ll build a shared vision that reflects our values and aspirations. You can RSVP for the virtual open house here.  \nTo ensure a more equitable\, sustainable\, and resilient future in Austin\, we must rethink how we plan for growth in the city’s urban core. Around the world\, downtowns are thriving not just through work and play\, but by embracing livability\, inclusivity\, and access to services.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/central-city-district-plan-open-house/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T123000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Emerge & Essential Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Curious about taking your leadership to the next level? Join us for an inside look at Leadership Austin and explore our Emerge (for rising leaders) and Essential (for established\, influential leaders) cohort programs. You’ll meet our team\, hear directly from alumni\, and get a feel for the experience – from program expectations to application tips\, scholarships\, and more. If you’re considering applying\, this is your starting point. Come get your questions answered and set yourself up for success. \n  \nLearn more: Leadership Austin Application Hub
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/virtual-emerge-essential-info-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T183636Z
CREATED:20260408T183624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T183636Z
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SUMMARY:Foreverland PBS Premier
DESCRIPTION:Foreverland\, a new documentary exploring one of Austin’s most ambitious grassroots conservation efforts\, premieres April 15 at 9 p.m. on Austin PBS\, with an encore broadcast April 20 at 10 p.m. \nThe 7-mile Barton Creek Greenbelt is beloved by all who visit. Its deep canyon flanked by rugged trails and framed by limestone cliffs provides a respite from the hectic pace of daily life just minutes from downtown. Prior to 1970\, the entire area was privately owned. That it exists today as public open space is the result of determined civic action—largely unknown to those who enjoy it. \nIn 1991\, while the grassroots Save Our Springs movement drew national attention for landmark water-quality protections along Barton Creek\, a smaller coalition pursued a parallel strategy: purchasing private land to secure it permanently for public use. \nSome within the environmental community opposed this approach\, labeling it a“developer buyout.” But supporters believed that preservation of this environmentally sensitive resource—home to rare flora and fauna and critical to the aquifer that feedsBartonSprings—could only be guaranteed through outright acquisition. The group recruited a City Council sponsor\, secured a place on the 1992 bond ballot\, and painstakingly negotiated land deals parcel by parcel\, ultimately assembling nearly 1\,000acres of protected public space. \nFeaturing archival footage\, original interviews\, and meticulous historical research\, Foreverland highlights the leadership and persistence of former City Council MemberBeverly Griffith; parks planner Butch Smith; conservation advocate Ted Siff; and George Cofer\, co-founder of the Hill Country Conservancy. \nProduced by Karen Kocher\, creator of theLiving Springs documentary series\, with marketing and communications professional and filmmaker Monica Flores\, Foreverland is a sequel to the 2020 award-winningOrigins of a Green Identity\, which reached more than 26\,000 households. Free public screenings and educational materials for teachers and community organizations will accompany the broadcast. \nBroadcast:April 15 at 9 p.m.; encore April 20 at 10 p.m. on Austin PBS  \nStreaming: April 23 via the Living Springs YouTube Channel
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/foreverland-pbs-premier/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260324T194349Z
CREATED:20260324T194349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T194349Z
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SUMMARY:City Manager Budget Conversations - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Austinites are invited to  “Your Budget\, Your Priorities: Community Conversations with TC Broadnax\,”  a series of town hall public meetings hosted by the Austin City Manager designed to gather community input on City budget priorities. Broadnax will also discuss the process and the challenges of drafting the City’s proposed budget.   \nThis series builds on conversations the City Manager started with the community last year. He believes engaging with Austinites early in the process to identify community priorities is important. \nIn the spring City staff begin identifying both City and community needs while drafting the City Manager’s proposed budget\, which he presents to City Council in mid-July. After review\, analysis and amendments\, the Austin City Council adopts the City’s budget in mid-August.   \nThese community meetings provide the community Austinites with a unique opportunity to learn more about the budgeting process and offer feedback before the City Manager develops the proposed fiscal year 2026-27 budget.  \nMeeting dates\, times and locations  \n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 25\, 6:30 pm – George Morales Dove Springs Recreation Center\, 5801 Ainez Dr\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 26\, 6:30 pm – ACC South Campus\, 1820 W. Stassney Ln\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, March 30\, 6:30 pm – ACC Rio Grande Campus\, 1218 West Ave\, Building 3000\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 8\, 11:30 am – Virtual \n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, April 11\, 11 am – Northwest Recreation Center\, 2913 Northland Dr\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 15\, 6:30 pm – Northwest YMCA\, 5807 McNeil Dr\n\n\n\nInterpretation services for American Sign Language and Spanish will be available at the event. Services for other languages ​​can be requested by calling 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 no later than 72 hours before the meeting.  
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/city-manager-budget-conversations-virtual/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260128T212342Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T212342Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights - Immigration Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Equity and Inclusion for free virtual Know Your Rights webinars this spring! Learn about recent immigration policy updates and how to protect your rights when interacting with law enforcement or immigration agencies. American Gateways and Texas Immigration Law Council (TxILC) will provide updates and there will be an opportunity for a short Q & A session. \n*Spanish interpretation provided at each session. \nUpcoming Sessions:  \n\n\nThursday\, January 29\, 2026 | 4:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 4:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nTuesday\, March 10\, 2026 | 5:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nThursday\, April 2\, 2026 | 6:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nZoom link to join:  bit.ly/49NYNVC \nPasscode to join: 14vQEF
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/know-your-rights-immigration-policy-updates/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T204500
DTSTAMP:20260319T024753Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T024753Z
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SUMMARY:Noise Versus News - Session Three
DESCRIPTION:OUR NEW “NOISE VERSUS NEWS” SERIES CONTINUES ON MARCH 30\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\nCONTINUING “NOISE VERSUS NEWS” FROM BRAVER ANGELS CENTRAL TEXAS: SESSION 3!\nTopic: “Tackling Bias“ \nWhen: Monday\, March 30\, 2026 from 7:30-8:45 PM (CST) \nHow: Online via Zoom \nWho: Our Speaker is Joanne Richards– Co-chair of Braver Angels Central Texas \nIn “Tackling Bias\,” we’ll begin by examining the perspectives and preconceptions each of us brings to the way we evaluate news. Our individual backgrounds and life experiences can subtly or overtly shape the way we interpret and analyze the information we consume from various news sources. \nNext\, we’ll assess the perceived biases of a wide range of news organizations. This includes considering who provides these evaluations and the potential influences behind their assessments. \nThen we’ll explore how news sources choose headlines\, story wording\, and even photos that seek to influence our judgements. \nAnd lastly\, we’ll finish by opening things up for your thoughts\, and experiences\, on how you “Tackle Bias” in your news. \nZOOM INFORMATION: The zoom link will be sent to all registrants the afternoon of the presentation.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/noise-versus-news-session-three/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T023105Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T023105Z
UID:55800-1774290600-1774296000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Lake Austin Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us at a virtual public meeting to learn more about hydrilla in Lake Austin. \nRSVP here. \nThere has been a spike in the extent of hydrilla in Lake Austin since June 2025. Hydrilla is a nonnative\, invasive plant. In February\, it was covering approximately 592 acres\, up from 456 acres in September. \nWhen considering hydrilla\, please keep in mind: \n\nAquatic vegetation\, including hydrilla\, can benefit fish and water quality\nHydrilla can grow so fast that it becomes a problem for the environment and our community.\nManaging hydrilla is a complicated balancing act that takes time.\n\nLearn more about hydrilla and plants in Austin’s Lakes or sign up to receive email updates.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lake-austin-public-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260312T141524Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T141524Z
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SUMMARY:District 5 Virtual Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join the District 5 office for a virtual community meeting! Hop in during your lunch break on\, Friday\, March 13th at noon. \n  \nZoom Meeting Details here: \nYou are invited to a Zoom meeting.\nWhen: Mar 13\, 2026 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/NBeVWDq3TKCvGhEZK1aYGA \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n  \nRSVP and submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/qoGKP6YB7SqEn7Et5
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/district-5-virtual-town-hall-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T193000
DTSTAMP:20260218T190540Z
CREATED:20260218T190540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T190540Z
UID:55576-1773165600-1773171000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Nexus Grant Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Nexus Grant \nAustin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment (AACME) offers grant funding to support Austin’s artists\, cultural groups\, music\, and heritage tourism. Whether you’re just getting started or have decades of experience\, AACME funding programs support and promote your work. \n\nFiscal Year 2026 AACME Funding Guidelines (English\, PDF) (Español\, PDF)\nTo learn more about requirements for all funding programs\, go to Fiscal Year 2026 AACME Funding Guidelines
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/virtual-nexus-grant-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T170000
DTSTAMP:20260128T212342Z
CREATED:20260128T212342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T212342Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights - Immigration Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Equity and Inclusion for free virtual Know Your Rights webinars this spring! Learn about recent immigration policy updates and how to protect your rights when interacting with law enforcement or immigration agencies. American Gateways and Texas Immigration Law Council (TxILC) will provide updates and there will be an opportunity for a short Q & A session. \n*Spanish interpretation provided at each session. \nUpcoming Sessions:  \n\n\nThursday\, January 29\, 2026 | 4:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 4:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nTuesday\, March 10\, 2026 | 5:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nThursday\, April 2\, 2026 | 6:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nZoom link to join:  bit.ly/49NYNVC \nPasscode to join: 14vQEF
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/know-your-rights-immigration-policy-updates/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260218T191531Z
CREATED:20260218T191531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T191531Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual - Kennel Dig Guard Stakeholder Engagement
DESCRIPTION:On August 28\, 2025\, the Austin City Council passed Resolution 20250828-096. This resolution aims to improve the safety and welfare of animals at dog boarding facilities. \nAustin Development Services invites community members to share their feedback and discuss potential updates to the City Code for dog boarding facilities. The updates currently proposed would require safety features\, such as dig guards\, in new boarding facilities to help prevent dogs from escaping safe enclosures. The goal is to keep dogs safe\, protect the public\, and support responsible pet care. Your feedback will be considered in crafting our recommendations to Council. \nRSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/virtual-kennel-dig-guard-stakeholder-engagement/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260218T182011Z
CREATED:20260218T182011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T182011Z
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SUMMARY:Landscape Maintenance To Save Water Year-Round!
DESCRIPTION:Learn from Austin Water experts on how to keep your yard thriving while saving water throughout the year. Plus\, learn all about our rebates and how to apply to get money back for water-saving activities!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/landscape-maintenance-to-save-water-year-round/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260212T172340Z
CREATED:20260212T172340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T172340Z
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SUMMARY:Bond 2026 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Austin continues to face significant infrastructure challenges\, including aging facilities\, growing service demands\, and affordability pressures. \nThe 2026 Bond Program is being developed to address these needs through thoughtful investments that make the most of public dollars and deliver meaningful benefits across the city. \nCommunity input is essential to this process. Your perspective helps ensure the proposed investments reflect Austin’s priorities and guide the recommendations that will be brought forward to City Council and the Mayor. \nYou are invited to participate in a series of open house meetings to learn more about the proposed bond projects and share your feedback. These conversations will help inform final recommendations and ensure the bond package reflects the needs of Austin’s diverse communities. \nBelow are several dates and locations available for participation: \n\nTuesday\, Feb. 17 (4 p.m.-8 p.m.): Montopolis Recreation Center\nSaturday\, Feb. 21 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.): Northwest Recreation Center\nTuesday\, Feb. 24 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.): Virtual meeting\nWednesday\, Feb. 25 (4 p.m.-8 p.m.): Permitting & Development Center\nSaturday\, Feb. 28 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.): Conley-Guerrero Senior Center\n\n  \nShare your thoughts on the bond projects the City should consider. RSVP to attend here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/bond-2026-open-house-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260212T201809Z
CREATED:20260212T201809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T201809Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding How Data Centers Impact Texas
DESCRIPTION:Keaton Peters will present on how data centers affect the power grid. He will explore questions that have come up in his extensive reporting on this topic. How much power will data centers need\, and how are they trying to get it? Who pays for new power infrastructure? How do data centers use water? What has happened when data centers move in near residential areas? And what could happen if the stock market’s ‘AI bubble’ starts to burst? The presentation will explain why these questions matter and provide unbiased facts that will allow anyone joining to come to their own well-informed conclusions. \nKeaton Peters is an energy reporter for Straight Arrow News. He brings a narrative-driven flair to energy coverage after spending several years as a freelance journalist. His first spark of interest in journalism came when Peters was a copy editor for his undergraduate student newspaper at the University of California at Berkeley during a period of rigorous debate about the role of the media and free speech on campus. His interests were forged into serious journalistic know-how as a reporting fellow with the Texas Tribune in 2023. Since then\, his freelance work has run in numerous online publications\, newspapers and magazines including Texas Monthly and High Country News. In 2025\, he was recognized as an energy journalism fellow by Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy\, which selected him as one of 20 up-and-coming reporters around the world. \nOriginally from a tiny mountain town in Alpine County\, California\, Peters now reports from Austin\, Texas\, where he earned a Master’s degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. Outside of the newsroom\, he plays guitar in a local rock band\, runs marathons\, bakes sourdough bread and enjoys spending free time with his wife and their cats.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/understanding-how-data-centers-impact-texas/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260128T212342Z
CREATED:20260128T212342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T212342Z
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SUMMARY:Know Your Rights - Immigration Policy Updates
DESCRIPTION:Join Austin Equity and Inclusion for free virtual Know Your Rights webinars this spring! Learn about recent immigration policy updates and how to protect your rights when interacting with law enforcement or immigration agencies. American Gateways and Texas Immigration Law Council (TxILC) will provide updates and there will be an opportunity for a short Q & A session. \n*Spanish interpretation provided at each session. \nUpcoming Sessions:  \n\n\nThursday\, January 29\, 2026 | 4:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nTuesday\, February 17\, 2026 | 4:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nTuesday\, March 10\, 2026 | 5:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nThursday\, April 2\, 2026 | 6:00 pm (Central time) | Zoom\n\n\nZoom link to join:  bit.ly/49NYNVC \nPasscode to join: 14vQEF
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/know-your-rights-immigration-policy-updates/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T180000
DTSTAMP:20260122T180208Z
CREATED:20260122T180208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T180208Z
UID:55407-1769536800-1769536800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Open House: East Riverside Corridor Planning Initiative
DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Austin for a virtual open house on the East Riverside Corridor Planning Initiative. At this public meeting\, City staff will provide an update on the project\, review the timeline\, and gather your feedback. Spanish interpretation will be provided (Se proporcionará interpretación en español durante el evento de la noche). You can RSVP for the zoom link here. \nThe East Riverside Corridor Master Plan and Regulating Plan\, adopted in 2010 and 2013\, respectively\, regulate land use in the East Riverside area. In the last decade\, the area has experienced significant growth and investment\, and the corridor will be transformed by a light rail line currently being designed as part of Project Connect. In 2024\, Austin City Council passed Resolution 20240201-054\, directing staff to align the East Riverside Corridor Plan with the City’s Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD) initiative. Updating the plan is necessary to ensure that it works with the new transit line that is coming\, supports equitable outcomes\, and reflects the evolving needs of the community. \nThe purpose of the East Riverside Corridor Planning Initiative\, which includes an update to the Vision Plan and Regulating Plan\, is to guide the growth and redevelopment of the East Riverside Corridor and to ensure that future changes in the corridor benefit everyone who lives\, works\, and plays along the corridor. Our planning efforts focus on equitable\, transit-oriented\, and walkable development\, and support the inclusion of sustainable practices\, diversity\, maintaining a mix of housing options for various income levels\, improving active transportation and transit accessibility\, and encouraging a wide range of amenities for the community to enjoy. This plan update will ensure that the current and future needs of the community are accounted for\, and the City can facilitate public and private investments in the corridor area. \nThis planning initiative will identify important actions that the City\, property owners\, and the community can take to implement the vision for the East Riverside Corridor. The Vision Plan will offer recommendations concerning planning\, zoning\, and development. It will also include equitable strategies for small business and workforce development\, housing affordability\, mobility\, land use and urban design\, and real estate and financing strategies. The Regulating Plan will define development standards and guidelines for connectivity\, urban design\, safety\, and infrastructure improvements.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/virtual-open-house-east-riverside-corridor-planning-initiative/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T190000
DTSTAMP:20260115T011012Z
CREATED:20260115T011012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T011012Z
UID:55372-1769448600-1769454000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Raising Travis County Community Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Raising Travis County is a voter-approved initiative to expand access to affordable\, high-quality child care and out-of-school time programs\, including after-school and summer enrichment for eligible families. Strategic investments are already underway to strengthen local infrastructure\, support providers\, and prepare families for expanded access\, with full rollout beginning in 2026—this is the fastest implementation of any initiative of its kind in the country—and the first of its kind in Texas. \nLearn more about the program and share your thoughts as it’s being implemented and developed at this town hall meeting.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/raising-travis-county-community-town-hall/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T133000
DTSTAMP:20260107T202030Z
CREATED:20260107T202030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T202030Z
UID:55312-1769083200-1769088600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Zero Waste Block Leader Orientation
DESCRIPTION:This orientation is required to join the Zero Waste Block Leader (ZWBL) program. We will cover the benefits\, expectations and answer any questions. We will also provide an overview of Austin Resource Recovery programs and services. This orientation will be held in virtually over Zoom. Registration is required. \nZero Waste Block Leaders (ZWBLs) are engaged community members who are passionate about sustainability and zero waste. They offer their time and knowledge to their friends\, families and neighbors. They share information about recycling\, composting\, repurposing and repairing. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/zero-waste-block-leader-orientation-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T180000
DTSTAMP:20260107T201655Z
CREATED:20260107T201655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T201655Z
UID:55310-1769018400-1769018400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Townhall
DESCRIPTION:The Joint Inclusion Committee Budget Workgroup is hosting a virtual townhall on January 21st\, 2026 at 6 p.m.\, for members of the community\, with the goal of gathering feedback for writing FY27 budget recommendations. This community input will help shape the recommendations several different city boards and commissions make about the 2027 budget to City Council.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/joint-inclusion-committee-budget-townhall/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260115T004508Z
CREATED:20260115T004508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T004508Z
UID:55366-1768564800-1768564800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:District 5 Virtual Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join the District 5 office for a virtual community meeting! Hop in during your lunch break on Friday\, January 16th at noon. Come prepared with any questions you have for Council Member Alter. \n  \n\nNot sure which City Council district you live in? You can look it up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/district-5-virtual-town-hall/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20251112T213509Z
CREATED:20251112T213509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T213509Z
UID:55143-1763575200-1763582400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Co-op Success Stories From Around The World
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations has recognized the power and potential of cooperatives as a tool for economic power by declaring 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives. In this session we’ll discover international co-op approaches that could strengthen and transform the way we create cooperatives here in the United States\, and right at home in Austin. \nIn Particular\, we will Consider: \n\nSocial Co-ops like those in South Korea\nCo-op Networks like Mondragon in Spain\nHow coffee and cocoa farming has been transformed through cooperatives\nTrends and Opportunities from the International Cooperative Movement\n\nClass attendees will have the opportunity to schedule FREE coaching and consulting with the instructor and other co-op experts. \nEste webinar es gratuito y se presentará en inglés con interpretación al español. This webinar is free and will be presented in English with Spanish language interpretation.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/co-op-success-stories-from-around-the-world/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T183000
DTSTAMP:20251112T212809Z
CREATED:20251112T212809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T212809Z
UID:55141-1763490600-1763490600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Lake Austin Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join the City of Austin at a virtual public meeting about Lake Austin. At the meeting\, we’ll update you about hydrilla and stocking of sterile grass carp as well as a potential lowering of the lake in 2026. You’ll hear updates from Austin Water and Austin Watershed Protection.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lake-austin-public-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T200000
DTSTAMP:20251103T144124Z
CREATED:20251029T162155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T144124Z
UID:55047-1763488800-1763496000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:2026 Bond Community Listening Session
DESCRIPTION:The Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) exists to identify and prioritize projects that address Austin’s infrastructure needs. These listening sessions are your opportunity to: \n\nLearn who they are and their call to action\nUnderstand the financial policies and limitations guiding their decisions\nHelp prioritize which projects are selected for their final bond recommendations\nWhen you speak up\, you help build a bond package that truly reflects community needs.\n\nAt each session\, you’ll: \n\nHear a brief overview of the BEATF’s role and process\nLearn what input they need from you to help make decisions about Bond recommendations to the City Council and the Mayor\nShare your top community priorities\nTell us which projects you’d cut or refine\nWe’ll also outline how your feedback is incorporated into the bond package.\n\n  \nPS -What is a General Obligation (GO) Bond? \nAustin\, as well as other cities\, use General Obligation (GO) Bonds to fund long-term investments in public infrastructure. GO Bonds allow cities to borrow money to pay for major community projects\, such as streets\, libraries\, or open spaces. These bonds are repaid using property taxes.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/2026-bond-community-listening-session-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T193000
DTSTAMP:20251029T161122Z
CREATED:20251029T161122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T161122Z
UID:55043-1762970400-1762975800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Central City District Plan Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:The City Council resolution for the Downtown Austin Plan update called for a new 10-year blueprint that provides a renewed vision for Downtown. We’re expanding that vision to include adjacent areas with similar character and context:\n• The South Central Waterfront\n• Downtown\n• The University of Texas/University Neighborhood Overlay areas \nWe’re inviting community members and stakeholders to help shape the future of three of Austin’s most iconic areas. Together\, we’ll build a shared vision that reflects our values and aspirations. \nJoin us at upcoming events to learn more about the plan\, speak with City staff\, and provide your feedback. You can get the zoom link here. 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/central-city-district-plan-virtual-open-house/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T193000
DTSTAMP:20251029T164404Z
CREATED:20251029T164404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T164404Z
UID:55051-1762365600-1762371000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Austin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment (AACME) Funding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about FY26 AACME Funding Programs \nAustin Arts\, Culture\, Music and Entertainment (AACME) offers grant funding to support Austin’s artists\, cultural groups\, music\, and heritage tourism. Whether you’re just getting started or have decades of experience\, AACME funding programs support and promote your work. \n\nFiscal Year 2026 AACME Funding Guidelines (English\, PDF) (Español\, PDF)\nTo learn more about requirements for all funding programs\, go to Fiscal Year 2026 AACME Funding Guidelines\nTo learn more about specific requirements of a particular program\, click on the program link below\nApplicants may now access the Intake and Eligibility Verification Forms\, the first steps in the application process
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/austin-arts-culture-music-and-entertainment-aacme-funding-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T190000
DTSTAMP:20250813T185022Z
CREATED:20250813T185022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T185022Z
UID:54614-1758562200-1758567600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Get to Know Your Commission Days 2025
DESCRIPTION:Curious about how decisions are made in our city—and how your voice fits in? Join us for a series of community events designed to introduce you to the Joint Inclusion Committee (JIC) and other boards and commissions that shape local policy. \nNo registration is needed for the in-person dates; you only need to register for the Zoom date on September 22nd. \nCome join us and learn: \n\nWhat is the JIC and what does it do?\nHow do boards and commissions work—and how can you get involved?\nHow do commissions help shape the city budget?\nHow does the JIC gather community input to guide their recommendations?\nHow can residents step into their power and make change?\n\nWhether you’re looking to serve\, speak up\, or just learn more\, these events are your chance to connect and engage. \n 
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/get-to-know-your-commission-days-2025-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T200000
DTSTAMP:20250910T202644Z
CREATED:20250910T202644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T202644Z
UID:54726-1758132000-1758139200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Opening the Door to New Co-op Housing Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to live in a community rather than just a complex? Housing cooperatives could be for you! And new regulations in the City of Austin lay the foundation for a wider range of different cooperative housing options than ever before! \nLocal Housing Cooperative expert Ryan Nill\, who has helped found of La Reunion Cooperative\, Hardy House Co-op\, and Asociación de Residentes North Lamar\, will walk attendees through the new opportunities available for co-op housing\, present models from around the country\, and deliver practical tools to get started creating more cooperative housing right here in Central Texas. \nThe class will include: \n\nModels of ownership\nA 4-factor framework for developing housing cooperatives\nOverview of recent legal reforms that benefit co-ops\nCase studies from a couple of cooperative projects attempting to use those reforms\n\nClass attendees will have the opportunity to schedule FREE coaching and consulting with the instructor and other co-op experts.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/opening-the-door-to-new-co-op-housing-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250826T200000
DTSTAMP:20250813T195735Z
CREATED:20250813T195735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T195735Z
UID:54622-1756231200-1756238400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Transit Plan 2035 Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:Transit Plan 2035 is CapMetro’s blueprint for the future of public transportation in Central Texas. \nOur plan includes a comprehensive evaluation of our transit system and changes to how people are traveling in the Central Texas region. The final plan will outline strategies to update transit services\, upgrade infrastructure and better meet your needs over the next five to ten years.​ \nA well-designed transit plan provides an updated transit system that connects people to jobs\, education\, and places they enjoy. The plan also lays the groundwork to make the updated transit system a reality. Together\, we will identify what changes need to be made\, step by step\, and what resources are needed to achieve the plan’s goals. \nJoin us for our virtual open house to learn more about our proposed draft scenarios\, talk to the project team\, and leave your feedback!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/transit-plan-2035-virtual-open-house/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T180000
DTSTAMP:20250806T133043Z
CREATED:20250806T133043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T133043Z
UID:54573-1755194400-1755194400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:August Police Oversight Implementation Work Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Police Oversight Implementation Work Group Meetings are held once every quarter and hosted by the City of Austin’s Office of Police Oversight (OPO). These meetings are designed for community members to get updates on police oversight and accountability efforts and hear about OPO’s policy recommendations and complaint data from the previous quarter. \nThis meeting is also an opportunity for community members to voice their experiences and public safety concerns in a respectful space\, provide feedback\, and participate in focused discussions that help shape the direction of OPO’s initiatives and priorities. To learn more about OPO\, view policy recommendations and reports\, and stay up-to-date future events visit www.atxpoliceoversight.org.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/august-police-oversight-implementation-work-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
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