Marshalling Funds for Supportive Housing

Council proposes community discussions on homelessness

"...to take the next step toward funding the permanent supportive housing proposal for the Marshall Apart­ments in East Austin..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...In April, as part of its effort to combat the deepening housing shortage, the city of..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Affordable Housing by the Numbers

Austin needs more housing to address homelessness

"...the next decade, Austin needs 1,900 new units of housing – 350 of those in the next four years..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

A Path Toward Permanent Housing in North Austin

Council approves funding for Espero at Rutland

"...City Council has approved a combination of state housing tax credits, funding from the 2018 housing bond, and..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Who Will Be the New Council Voice for District 9?

Eight candidates vie for Austin's most powerful YIMBYs and NIMBYs

"...are typically unhelpful when writing news stories on the housing crisis in Austin. They are trigger words; When readers..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opposes Zoning Change for Suburban Lodge

"...Dear Editor, Regarding the rezoning for property at 2501 S. I-35, currently known as Suburban..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Postmarks

City Hall Hustle: Home Away From Home

Council decamps to the Carver and considers housing the homeless

"...show – and it didn't – how about settling for quality, albeit from way outside city limits? President Leonel..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 12/7/10

Your City Council catalog for this Thursday

"...and a few real doozies: the E. 12th permanent supportive housing controversy, an unpopular zoning request along Barton Springs,..."

Dec. 7, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...from 2020 to 2021). In a letter, Abbott called for education on drug risks, expanded emergency overdose treatment options,..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...his [language] does not get into the charter!" – Former Mayor Gus Garcia, in rebuttalHeadlines• The special session of..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

The 12th of Never

The dispute over one Eastside housing proposal reflects a larger Austin conflict

"...first opened in 1934, is now a popular haunt for local hipsters. Where Planned Parenthood offices once stood –..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Foundation Communities Pushing to Complete 1,000 Units in 5 Years

Housing nonprofit working on eight new properties throughout town

"...funding gap needed to enable construction of 1,000 new affordable housing units across eight properties, located throughout Austin, that..."

May 24, 2022 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Breaking Down the Bonds

Affordable housing headlines, but there's plenty in the package

"...the major bond propositions, headlined by the $250 million affordable housing Prop A, which has thus far generated the..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Column by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 12/3/10

Marshall arms race heats up

"...about it earlier this week, the Marshall Apartments permanent supportive housing proposal has absolutely gone bananas, with press releases,..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 11/30/10

Of social service contracts and shared lanes

"...that continue to capture his attention this week: permanent supportive housing coupled with social services, and the argument over..."

Nov. 30, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C

Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates

"...The Democratic candidates for Travis County judge – Andy Brown and Sarah Eckhardt..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

No Place Like Home

The new Garden Terrace development takes a small but serious step toward housing Austin's homeless.

"...safety net, and to the dysfunction of the local housing market, that Garden Terrace is unique and innovative and..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

What Land Use Code Do We Need to Build the City We Want?

Planning a way forward after CodeNEXT

"..."policy guidance" questions to gauge Council's energy and appetite for diving back into a process that has already consumed..."

April 12, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

City Hall Hustle: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

City politics and the people way over there

"...one need only look at the City Council agenda for this Thurs­day, Dec. 9, to see the impact of..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Goetz Speaks for Villas..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

The Daily Hustle:1/11/11

City Council agenda highlights for Thursday

"...Check it: Agenda highlights for Thursday, Jan. 13's City Council meeting...."

Jan. 11, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Postmarks

Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...As spokesperson for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, we..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column

Naked City

"...other issues. Last week's meeting brought the final session for departing Council Member Beverly Griffith and her staff; Griffith..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Working 'The Corner'

Neighbors and officials plan one more effort to save the neighborhood around 12th and Chicon

"...12th and Chicon streets, the city's most notorious corner for open-air drug dealing and the kind of crime –..."

July 13, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Return of the Prodigal Plans

Council checks in on several ongoing long-range planning efforts

"...at the city involves its multitude of never-­ending planning efforts. But some years and millions of dollars later, several..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The EUD's Last Good Years

We're Gonna Party Like It's 1997...

"...city council concerned with pedestrian topics such as liability for the city's housing corporation, and its citizens fighting the..."

Feb. 23, 1996 News Column by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Mixed-Income, Mixed-Use Travis Flats Open in North Loop

County-backed development combines offices with affordable housing

"...and Airport Boulevard in the North Loop neighborhood. Rents for the floor plans with cute Austin-centric nicknames – "The..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Down to Two

Runoff candidates offer views on city's future.

"...For a City Council race that promises to be as..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Fighting to Stay

As Austin's housing market booms, its poorest residents fight to exist

"...as property owners race to supply the heavy demand for housing in the metropolitan area. Many have been displaced..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Homeless Funding Struggle

Agency overseeing Austin's most comprehensive web of homeless services scrambles for funding

"...Austin's most comprehensive web of homeless services secured funding for the next two fiscal years – albeit at a..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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