Collateral Damage

Assessing the cost of service for minority veterans

"...U.S. city, but especially one like Austin, where affordable housing is scarce and the minimum wage is $7.25 per..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Checking Our Six

Veteran Housing Assistance in Austin

"...Caritas of Austin The Supportive Services for Veteran Families program (SSVF) is for veteran..."

July 17, 2015 News Feature

Council: Still in Torment

Uber and Lyft up for discussion

"...yet co­-sponsored) from Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole endorsing "Permanent Supportive Housing" and setting a four-­year target for 400..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Have We Got Deals for You!

CMs postpone discussion on budget 'surplus'

"...of the total); Item 48, looking to initiate a "Housing First Permanent Supportive Housing" project; Item 51, to look..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C

Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates

"...a first resort for mental health care, but emphasized “permanent supportive housing” over reliance on a sobriety center. Later..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

A Victory for Housing

City bond prop wins 61% voter approval

"...This time, affordable housing advocates had something to celebrate Tuesday when they gathered..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Victory for Housing

Voters overwhelmingly approve city bond proposition

"...This time, affordable housing advocates had something to celebrate Tuesday when they gathered..."

Nov. 6, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Sunshine for the Homeless

A proposed RV park would provide more than just shelter

"...hearing neighborhood opposition to his longtime goal of providing permanent housing for the chronically homeless in a safe, supportive..."

July 26, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Density Bonus Program 'Interim' No More

Council takes wait-and-see approach

"...Heather Way, who is a member of both the Housing Works policy committee and the Downtown Commission, took to..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

The Latest in Density Bonuses: New Teeth

"...has been a source of increasing frustration for local housing advocates who want an enforceable affordable housing benefit in..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Still Looking for a Home

Austin searches once again for a comprehensive solution for homelessness

"...for $78.3 million in bond funds to support affordable housing in the region – a key portion of any..."

Nov. 30, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Then There's This: Housing Chill

Defeat of Proposition 15 poses new challenges for city's affordability goals

"..."I hope you don't scold the electorate," housing advocate Frances Ferguson said, trying to strike a positive..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: Giving Props to Austin

There's more to the bonds than meets the jerky knee

"...which would provide $78.3 million in funding for affordable housing (reduced from the $110 million community leaders had sought..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

City Bond Breakdown: $385 Million

Seven bond proposals for capital improvement projects near the bottom of the ballot

"...Health and Human Services ($3.7 million). $77.7 million 15: Housing..."

Oct. 19, 2012 News Feature

Then There's This: Bond Election Crib Sheet

Here's a thumbnail of the seven bond propositions, from transportation to film

"...Prop. 15: Housing: ($78.3 million)..."

Sept. 21, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

City Hall Hustle: Got an App for That?

From the lobby to the parks, council has an item for you

"...A shot in the arm to the city's permanent supportive housing program – which seeks to house the most..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Oct. 13-20

"...HOUSING INITIATIVE Time to talk about Austin's Permanent Supportive Housing..."

Oct. 14, 2011 News Column

City Hall Hustle: Mo' Money

As the budget year ends, council reshuffles the last few cards

"...from our current, soon-to-expire fiscal year for three groups: permanent supportive housing providers Green Doors; the Coun­cil on At-Risk..."

Sept. 23, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Room for the Unexpected

With the budget season not yet in full swing, there's still time for hope

"...$861,000: Funds for 46 permanent supportive housing units, in response to anticipated state funding..."

July 1, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 3/7/11

SoCo parking, PSH, comp plans: Your City Council preview

"...sponsor of this item creating a “Leadership Committee on Supportive Housing Strategy,” presumably to ease back from permanent supportive..."

March 7, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Opposes Zoning Change for Suburban Lodge

"...property in question backs directly up to single family housing. Foundations Communities application to the Austin Housing Finance Corporation..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Postmarks

The Daily Hustle: 1/26/11

Chris Riley campaign launches

"...and specifically, council-lead efforts to create 350 units of permanent supportive housing by 2014. “The Austin that we know..."

Jan. 26, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Marshalling Funds for Supportive Housing

Council proposes community discussions on homelessness

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

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle:1/11/11

City Council agenda highlights for Thursday

"...is needed to establish successful approaches for integrating low-income housing throughout the city.” The resolution calls on Ott to..."

Jan. 11, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Spencer To Head Neighborhood Housing and Community Development

"...Ott appointed Betsy Spencer to head the city's Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office. The move comes at a..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The 12th of Never

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

"...Nevertheless, two nearby neighborhood associations are livid that a supportive housing proposal – including currently homeless people as potential..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

What Is PSH?

"...Permanent supportive housing has abruptly emerged as a controversial topic..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

City politics and the people way over there

"...break, when the members reconvene to give the Austin Housing Finance Corporation uncharacteristic scrutiny, as they're set to approve..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 12/7/10

Your City Council catalog for this Thursday

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

Dec. 7, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Totally Awesome AusChron Newscast is Bigger and Deffer!

APD's tone deaf policies, Eastside housing brawls and more

"...Then it's onto controversy brewing east of I-35, as permanent supportive housing plans have some Eastside neighbors and property..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

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