Thoughts on Housing First

"...Chronicle and really appreciated Ann Howard’s take on the Housing First model ["ARCH Support," News, July 20]. I used..."

July 23, 2018 Postmarks

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

In Housing We Trust

The city of Austin devotes $1 million for housing as part of city's social equity initiative

"...As with most social spending, public support for housing recurrently begs the question: More or better? Have we..."

Oct. 22, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Housing Affordability Is Heavily Imbalanced Across Races, Report Finds

Housing shortage is greater for Black Austinites

"...It's no secret that affordable housing is in short supply for Austinites. But a new..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature by Mae Lackey

Unhoused Moved to "Bridge Shelter" As City HEALs Its First Encampment

20 people living outside Terrazas Library relocated

"...Austin have been moved into “bridge shelter,” in the first effort to relocate people and clear campsites as part..."

June 17, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Planning Commission Leaders Step Down to Chart Housing Waters

Conor Kenny and Fayez Kazi look to bring more affordable housing to Austin

"...at Kazi's firm on projects to bring more affordable housing to Austin. (Commissioners Todd Shaw and Claire Hempel will..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Housing Blueprint Strategery

City Council works Merck, Housing Plan, Austin Oaks PUD

"...proposed incentives agreement with Merck & Co., a Strategic Housing Blueprint, and an Austin Oaks PUD. Those three high-profile..."

April 17, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Council Recap: Water and Housing

Council takes on excessive water bills, "missing middle" in housing

"...measures during its April 7 meeting related to affordable housing, ground transportation chauffeurs, excessive water bills, and zoning to..."

April 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Schools, Fair(?) Housing, and Plastic

TEA releases rankings, Linda Curtis returns, and more

"...city releases its draft report on "Impediments to Fair Housing," and the Fifth Circuit takes on free speech in..."

Dec. 29, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

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

Lawsuit Threatens Council’s Modest Progress on Housing Crisis

Same group that blocked land code rewrite in 2020 is back

"...ambitious LDC changes City Council adopted to address Austin’s housing supply and affordability crisis...."

March 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Housing Authority to Raze Thurmond Heights?

"...at 11am and 5:30pm, at 1124 S. IH-35. The Housing Authority of the City of Austin has released plans..."

Dec. 12, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Project Transitions Campaign for Supportive Housing Kicks Off

Local HIV nonprofit’s campaign will fund two new facilities

"...Building new housing facilities is now more a reality than a dream..."

May 25, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Samsung-Adjacent Affordable Housing Complex Is Probably Not Cheap Enough for Factory Workers

What does “affordable” really mean?

"...A new affordable housing development adjacent to the massive Samsung chip factory will..."

Oct. 16, 2023 News Post by Mae Lackey

Housing Advocates Demand Relief, Protections as Eviction Crisis Looms

A network of local housing organizations are calling on state leaders to craft a plan for preventing evictions amid the worst months of the COVID-19 pandemic

"...A network of local housing organizations are calling on state leaders to craft a..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

Federal Funds Flowing Into Central Texas for Housing, Transit

Doggett announces $122 million in COVID-19 relief

"...Housing and transit agencies in Austin, Travis County, and San..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Dougherty Arts Center Relocation OK'd and Affordable Housing Program Gets Pushed Through at Council

And more notes from the May 9 City Council meeting

"...Affordable housing, climate change, and the Dougherty Arts Center took center..."

May 10, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

Two Southeast projects divide dais; APD’s state grants OK’d

"...provide additional funding for victims services, the mental health first responders program, and processing evidence for sexual assault cases...."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Her First House

"...Toby Futrell: Her first home was a real killer By Wells Dunbar TOTALLY..."

Nov. 20, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Second Phase of Major Zoning Changes to Increase Middle-Income Housing Kicks Off

You can comment on HOME 2.0 Thursday

"...This Thursday at 9am, City Council and the Planning..."

April 9, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

For the First Time Since 2015, a New Austin Music Census Is Now Open

Survey seeks measurable industry feedback to guide policy and support

"...The first-ever Austin Music Census, circa 2015, is still referenced to..."

July 15, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Community First! Village Honored With Homelessness Memorial

Statues hope to humanize an often stigmatized community

"...pair of statues entitled “The Homecoming,” at Austin’s Community First! Village...."

May 19, 2019 News Post by Lilli Hime

'First Rock-Star President' Tours Texas, Opening Acts Suck

Bill Clinton spoke at UT as part of Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Big whoop.

"...turned out, but it was most definitely in the first few thousands. Here was his "case" for Hillary (maybe..."

Feb. 28, 2008 News Post by Matt Martinez

Nonprofits and the City's Quest for Affordable Housing

Helping usher Austin out of a quagmire of inequality

"...as part of its effort to combat the deepening housing shortage, the city of Austin adopted its Strategic Housing..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Austin’s Exclusionary Housing Policies Are Getting Revolutionary Rewrites

After decades of resistance doors open for less-wealthy Austinites

"...much less restrictive compatibility standards, allow up to three housing units on much smaller lot sizes in most single-family..."

July 28, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

What's Wrong with Public Housing?

The remarkable turnaround of the city's Housing Authority

"...Congressman Lyndon B. Johnson and Mayor Tom Miller, the first families move into the Santa Rita Apartments at 2341..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Housing Authority Won't Use Affordable-Housing Bond Money

HACA chooses to keep independent of city's $55 million in affordable housing bonds on November ballot

"...The city's $55 million in affordable-housing bonds on the ballot in November has a lengthy..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Council Split on How – and When – to Fund Housing

City scrambles to finance what voters rejected

"...that would have funded six years' worth of affordable housing efforts has made for some interesting times at City..."

Feb. 1, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Developing Stories: Council holds line on TODs and affordable housing

Council holds line on TODs and affordable housing

"...members are currently hanging tough on their 25% affordable housing goal for transit-oriented develop­ment districts. That's good news for..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Eastside Housing Proposals Blow Up at Council

"That was crazy"

"...When City Council (acting as the Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Direc­tors) voted to award an..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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