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The debate over decriminalizing homelessness
A campaign to decriminalize behaviors associated with homelessness got a boost Monday from the Public Safety Commission, which voted to approve a resolution that instructs the city manager to review ordinances that may “create barriers for people who are trying…
Austin • By Jack Craver • Jun 5, 2018
Survey finds soccer stadium concerns; alternative development proposals on tap
With City Council members set to receive a proposal for constructing a 20,000-seat soccer stadium on a parcel of city-owned land in North Austin, a new survey shows Austin residents have mixed support for any agreement that would let owners…
Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • Jun 1, 2018
In this East Austin neighborhood, there are now more dogs than children
In one rapidly changing East Austin neighborhood, dogs now outnumber children nearly two to one, according to a new report from the University of Texas’ Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis. Researchers released the findings today in an addendum to…
Austin • By Syeda Hasan • May 30, 2018
A year later, workforce plan pieces coming into alignment
Nearly a year after Austin, Travis County and an assortment of nonprofit organizations announced a coordinated effort to move low- and middle-income residents into more stable and high-paying jobs, the early talks and planning to make that happen are coming…
Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • May 29, 2018
Council approves $110M for Waller Creek chain of parks
City Council voted Thursday to pump another $110 million into the Waller Creek chain of parks. The money committed by the city is part of a long-term $375 million project to turn 35 acres of land along the creek into…
Austin • By Jack Craver • May 25, 2018
Audit says city needs better data on homeless population
What does it mean to be homeless? It depends who you ask. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development applies the term to a variety of living situations, including people living in places “not meant for human habitation,” those…
Austin • By Jack Craver • May 24, 2018
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Get smart: Tech leaders seeking solutions to Austin's data, hardware challenges
Describing the patchwork of roughly a dozen information management systems her employees have to use to manage the city’s affordable and low-income housing network, Rosie Truelove said it’s time for Austin’s tech sector to help the city run smarter. With…
Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • May 24, 2018
Downtown 2039: New vision anticipates growth, mobility changes, cultural preservation
Improved mobility, preservation of at-risk cultural assets and public space, and a dramatic expansion of residential and commercial activity are some of the biggest components of a new 21-year vision created for downtown Austin. The Downtown Austin Alliance has started…
Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • May 21, 2018
Austin sings the cemetery fund blues
The Parks and Recreation Department, which is in charge of operations and management of the city’s five historic cemeteries, has suspended collection of money for the cemeteries’ perpetual care fund until the department can resolve some of the issues related…
Austin • By Jo Clifton • May 18, 2018
Shelter cat live outcome rate dips below 90 percent
As a no-kill shelter, Austin Animal Center has a goal of sending out as many animals into happy homes as possible. Unfortunately, this month, the shelter was able to do that less often for its cats than it has in the…
Austin • By Jessi Devenyns • May 18, 2018
Incentive proposals target middle class, creatives in push to address affordability
After more than a year of community input and research, the city is taking the next steps to dramatically overhaul its policies for economic incentives to grow businesses in Austin. The proposed changes, which will be presented at today’s City…
Austin • By Chad Swiatecki • May 8, 2018
Austin can now access a database dedicated to the effects of development on trees
The City Arborist Program has just released a new, interactive tool where everyone has access to all active tree permits at any given time online. Not all trees are being tracked on this dashboard. The city arborist only reviews and protects…
