On the Edges of Gentrification, Planning a Different East Riverside Drive

City’s declared goals for the corridor and those of private developers do not necessarily coincide

"...other "corridors" central to the city's linked transportation and housing goals, the Riverside plans express broad goals of greater..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Road to 10-1 ... Is Getting Crowded [Updated May 12]

As May money season opens, candidates blossom

"...of city commissions and task forces Issues: social justice, affordability, diversity, transportation www.oraatx.com (FB) Ora Houston..."

May 2, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Displacement Bad

New task force report finds room to improve

"...strong words concerning the critical problems we face in housing, but while I noted that the Housing plan had..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

From Runways to Sidewalks

The Mueller neighborhood at midcourse

"...Austin – respond to its challenges in education, transportation, affordability, and community relationships will set the tone as construction..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...civil rights, the scorching, climate-change-fueled summers, the cost of housing, or the lack of public transit...."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

City Hall Ready for Liftoff on New Land Use Rules

It's as easy as flood protection, affordability, parking, transition zones ...

"...more impervious cover and thus a greater supply of housing stock? And how can the city ensure that increasing..."

Dec. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Considers the True Cost of Saving a Buck

Affordability is in the details

"...the westernmost tract (neighboring I-35) and how much affordable housing could be worked into the agreement. District 3 Council..."

March 10, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Under One Roof

Can the City Make Good on Its Affordable Housing Promise?

"...Isn't it about time we discarded this term "affordable housing"? Raise your hand if you think your rent or..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Public Notice: Through the Looking Glass

The strange logic of "new urban" housing policy

"...of parroting the GOP party line by opposing affordable housing in their districts. Except that,..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: Where’s Our LDC Rewrite?

Back into the looking glass with your City Council

"...the city, with carefully calibrated unit sizes to encourage affordability and discourage "McMansions."..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Opinion: The Lack of Evidence Behind Austin’s HOME Initiative

There are indeed benefits to density, but affordability isn’t one of them

"...to prepare a review of the latest research on housing price dynamics in light of the HOME initiative, the..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rich Heyman

Council Watch

City lays out new housing program, Southpark Meadows goes for world-class venue, Zilker Neighborhood Association holds council candidates forum

"...The city's oft-stated commitment to affordable housing got some new teeth last week, with the approval..."

April 28, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far

Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

"...she was skeptical of market-based solutions to the city’s housing challenges that would loosen zoning restrictions throughout the city..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: New 4 U In 2022, It’s VMU2

City Hall dives into reworking its housing bonus programs

"...is intended to address what developers, urbanist planners, and housing advocates view as a glaring flaw in the existing..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Prop B Passed. Now What?

We must prioritize long-term solutions for homelessness over easier-to-implement changes such as temporary shelters

"...has a mandate to reimagine its approach to homelessness, housing, and health. As nurse researchers working to understand and..."

May 28, 2021 Column by Elizabeth Heitkemper

Point Austin: Looking for a Magic Bullet

CodeNEXT arguments reflect the complexity of affordability problems

"...that a land use code is not a magic affordability wand, Casar remains optimistic that it can be a..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Who’s in the Pilot House?

Backlash against affordable housing deal spurs mayoral response

"...Pilot Knob PUD deal, initially declared “a landmark affordable housing deal” by the mayor and District 2 Council Member..."

Feb. 9, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Developing Stories: Pioneering at Mueller

Urban trailblazers aren't just settling Downtown

"...stake a claim at Mueller, too, thanks to its affordable-housing program...."

March 23, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

A Dickensian Prospect

Great Expectations or Bleak Housing in Austin?

"...of Northeast Austin, would provide 186 units of affordable housing for low-to-middle-income renters. But while pronouncements on the critical..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Austin at Large: Time for the Bonus Round!

Trusting ourselves to allow the housing that will change the city

"...21, the City Council will likely endorse Greg Casar's "Affordability Unlocked" citywide density bonus program – because who, in..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Good Change Is Good

Greg Casar’s affordable housing resolution

"...in City Council's new year, with an ambitious affordable housing proposal aimed at cutting the Gordian Knot in which..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Playing the Dozens in District 3

Media forum takes on affordability, rail, city farms

"...3 City Council candidates address Austin growth, gentrification, affordable housing, urban rail, and urban farms, in the third forum..."

Sept. 16, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Looking for Cheap Dirt

Trying to make housing 'affordable' has a whole lot to do with the facts on the ground

"...it – and that's why local discussions of affordable housing so quickly turn dirty...."

May 12, 2006 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

AISD Sees Uptick in Homeless Youth

Lack of affordability jeopardizes housing stability for Austin families

"...continues to rise, according to new data provided by HousingWorks Austin...."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

Where There’s a Roof There’s a Way

City Council agenda heavy with housing matters

"...current official preoccupation: How to incentivize various forms of housing sufficient to respond to the high demand – and..."

Nov. 17, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Then There's This: SMART Is as SMART Does

City housing program becomes a balancing act

"...from each other on two important issues: transit and affordability...."

April 18, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

City Council: On South Lamar, Who Can We Trust?

With new zoning, housing project developer commits to some income-restricted units

"...plan the developer says will bring about 450 new housing units to the corridor. The case involves seven tracts..."

Oct. 22, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council: ADUs Coming to Your Neighborhood?

Land-use advocates at AURA are calling on Council to approve the ADU ordinance

"...current official preoccupation: how to incentivize various forms of housing sufficient to respond to the high demand – and..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Then There's This: Homeward Bound

After last year's loss, housing bond proponents ready for a win

"...a campaign, but the outlook for the city's affordable housing bond – the sole city proposition on the Nov...."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Save Our Springs Sues City Over Statesman Site Redevelopment

They claim city violated procedural rules and affordability requirements

"...procedural steps” that would have resulted in more affordable housing. [inset-1-left]..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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