Affordability. Gentrification. Traffic. These are some of Austin’s most pressing problems… but how do we fix them? That’s what we’ll be discussing at our July Civics 101 Happy Hour, designed to teach millennials in Austin how to engage with and participate in local government. RSVP today for "Civics 101: Affordability,...

18 July, 2017 /

Sponsored Post - from the Save Barton Creek Association This editorial was written by the Save Barton Creek Association, a nonprofit citizen group working to protect and conserve the six watersheds of the Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer. Save Barton Creek Association (SBCA) holds that a new land...

15 June, 2017 /

City Council will hold special called meetings to discuss CodeNEXT, Austin's initiative to rewrite its Land Development Code, during May and June in Council Chambers at Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St. CodeNEXT is the City of Austin initative to modernize Austin’s outdated Land Development Code with...

07 June, 2017 /

Guest Post - from Austin Habitat for Humanity This editorial was written by Phyllis Snodgrass, CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity. It was originally published just before the release of the CodeNEXT draft.  If we look back at our city’s history, it’s easy to identify a few monumental...

11 May, 2017 /

The third of five Code Talks from the city's CodeNEXT initiative is about Affordability. Come learn about how the draft code aims to enable a more inclusive and affordable Austin through more diverse housing choices, updated affordability incentives, flexible live/work spaces, and connected communities. The event...

08 May, 2017 /

From the Sierra Club, Save Our Springs Alliance, Community Not Commodity, and Communities of Color United - Austin's current land use code is rooted in its history of racism and inequity. The City is currently re-writing the code through the process they've called CodeNEXT. That re-write...

30 April, 2017 /

The CodeNEXT draft maps have just been released… and now is the time to get involved. What is CodeNEXT? 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 will determine how Austin...

24 April, 2017 /

Council Member Sabino “Pio” Renteria & CodeNEXT Project Staff will be hosting the next District 3 "Council On Your Corner" at St. Elmo Elementary School on Saturday, April 22nd. This town hall will provide information and updates relating to CodeNEXT and the draft maps that were...

22 April, 2017 /
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