Austin's Growing Pains

We’ve got “an affordability problem”

"...elicited fairly predictable responses: 82% said Austin has "an affordability problem," and 77% said Austin's "cost of living is..."

March 3, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...In other economic news, BusinessWeek.com recently released findings on housing affordability that are a study in contrasts. Ranking as..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

Rules That Block Apartments Near Single-Family Homes Should Change, City Staff Says

Compatibility restricts homes near amenities

"...Austin’s rules limiting dense housing near single-family homes are among the most restrictive in..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

How Tenant-Screening Algorithms Keep Cycles of Discrimination Going

Telling a never-ending story

"...law student, Maksoud advocates at City Hall against the housing crisis...."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Dina Barrish

Public Notice: For Further Consideration...

So yeah, let’s really get serious about housing in Austin

"...been writing for the last few weeks about Austin's housing needs, with the general theme being that we need..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Point Austin: The Mayor’s Tightrope

Tip-toeing our way toward a consensus on housing supply

"...Council meeting featured a briefing on the city's Strategic Housing Plan, currently in draft form and returning to the..."

March 31, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice: Who Needs 10-1?

Grumpy mayor provides plenty of drama

"...Housing Affordability in Austin: In July 2014, the city of..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...ended parking minimums in an effort to mitigate the housing affordability crisis. Letting developers, rather than the city, decide..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

Opinion: The HOME Act Will Help Keep Austin Affordable and the American Dream Alive

Affordable housing in great locations helped my immigrant parents thrive in America

"...While Austin has experienced rapid economic growth, soaring housing prices have shut out the people who could benefit..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by Valerie Zhang

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...In This House: Housing is on City Council's proverbial brain this week as..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature

Mueller and Travis Central Appraisal District Sing Kumbaya

Agreement in dispute over affordable housing tax appraisals

"...Apparently dodging the courtroom, the Mueller Foundation and the..."

July 12, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Then There's This: Council's Version of Sine Die

Packed agenda address affordability, wages, waivers, and more

"...points over a proposed zoning change for an affordable housing complex appear to have been resolved in advance of..."

June 28, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

The Daily Hustle: 12/10/10

The Marshall debate, in speakers own words

"...Yesterday, City Council’s Austin Housing and Finance Corporation unanimously passed a controversial $2.5 million..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Down to Two

Runoff candidates offer views on city's future.

"...growth that's happening is affecting wages, our transportation system, housing affordability. We should look to get some commitments from..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

How a Small Town Has Fared as a Microchip Factory Brings in Billions

Has Taylor, TX, become Boomtown, TX?

"...lack. The relocation of these corporations has driven up housing prices, while operations have created an array of environmental..."

April 28, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Voters Decide Final Three Austin City Council Members

Zo Qadri, Ryan Alter, José Velásquez secure wins

"...majority that has promised to act on increasing Austin’s housing supply with an urgency that has not existed in..."

Dec. 14, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Naked City

"...The first-ever plan, required by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) so the city can receive..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Public Notice: The Speed of Trust

Moving off dead center in the land use debate

"...most radical solutions to our land use problems and housing affordability woes (see "People's Housing Justice," April 13, 2018),..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Rundberg Rising

How do you keep improving a neighborhood after $1 million in grant money runs out?

"...involved as a team member, currently serving on its Housing Affordability Work Group. She called it "the most frustratingly..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 12/7/10

Your City Council catalog for this Thursday

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

Dec. 7, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 9 Municipal Election

"...worked on urban planning, environmental protection, mass transit, affordable housing, and a host of other city programs, and on..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 9 municipal election (early voting, April 27-May 5)

"...worked on urban planning, environmental protection, mass transit, affordable housing, and a host of other city programs, and on..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

Celia Israel Campaign Kicks Off “LGBTQ Austinites for Celia”

Mayoral candidate launches new LGBTQ advisory committee

"...her “Home for All” plan to address the current housing crisis. Housing, or lack thereof, has been a pivotal..."

June 29, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...who are just trying to afford rent – so housing affordability. Those are probably the two top issues that..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Postponing the Code

CodeNEXT rewrite generating inexplicable panic

"...a magic wand to produce citywide economic equity and housing affordability. Considering what's proposed in the current draft for..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: The Campaigns Continue

Catching up with mayor and county judge wannabes

"...open-ended questions about official "public safety" priorities, immigrants rights, housing affordability, and workforce training (Capital IDEA)...."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Austin Energy's Green Building Program and Austin Housing Finance Corporation were presented with the EPA's Clean Air..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Quest for Nine Votes on Land Use Code

Council proposes revising Austin's strict compatibility standards

"...if they fail to meet the scale of Austin's affordability crisis...."

Dec. 16, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rio House

"...the residents of Rio House Apartments concerning our dire housing situation; I’m confident the Chronicle will not only find..."

July 17, 2021 Postmarks

City Loses Court Challenge Over LDC Protest Rights

Ruling voids prior 7-4 votes on code rewrite; next steps unclear

"...the Council debate over the LDC. Since the new pro-housing Council majority began working on the code revision in..."

March 19, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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