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Biden administration to cap rent increases for some affordable housing units
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Mar 29

The move was hailed by tenant advocates and criticized by others in the housing industry

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T.C. Broadnax likely to be Austin's next city manager
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Mar 26

TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024 BY KXAN NEWS Quick Summary: After closed-door deliberations, the Austin City Council plans to proceed with T.C. Broadnax...

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The Austin Example: Is It Time to Drop Minimum Parking Rules to Make Housing More Affordable?
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Mar 24

SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2024 BY FLAGLERLIVE In car-dependent Texas, most cities have rules on how many parking spots must be built anywhere people live,...

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City seeking $191M state loan to cover costs of caps and stitch for I-35
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Mar 21

THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2024 BY CHAD SWIATECKI The city will turn to a state loan program as a major source of the funding for the more than $500...

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For the first time in 20 years, more people are leaving Travis County than moving in
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Mar 20

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 BY AUDREY MCGLINCHY, KUT Between July 2022 and July 2023, roughly 2,500 more people moved out of Travis County than moved...

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Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing 101
Posted In: AAA Community Webinars,
Date posted Mar 19

Date Recorded: March 19, 2024 Presented by: Janee Rubio, Austin Public Health Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing 101 is an opportunity for...

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City seeks feedback from disability community on five-year federal housing plan
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Mar 14

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2024 BY CHAD SWIATECKI The Mayor’s Committee for People with Disabilities heard a briefing last week from the Housing...

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City, Austin Police Association to re-enter APD contract negotiations
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Mar 6

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 2024 BY BRIANNA HOLLIS AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin and the Austin Police Association (APA) have set a date to come...

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Groundbreaking Study Shows Seniors Housing Residents Live Longer Than Counterparts in Greater Commun
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Mar 6

DALLAS — Older adults who live in seniors housing communities live longer, receive more home health services and benefit from greater...

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Austin leaders revive affordable building program, without redevelopment protections
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Feb 29

After an Austin affordable housing program was struck down in court last year, officials have rolled out a replacement allowing for taller...

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Austin Energy: Rate increasing 5% March 1
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Feb 22

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024 BY JULIANNA RUSS AUSTIN (KXAN) — Beginning March 1, Austin Energy (AE) said it would implement a 5% increase to...

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City Announces Request for Qualifications for Central Austin Multifamily Housing Development Opportu
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Feb 21

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024 BY CITY OF AUSTIN HOUSING DEPARTMENT Austin, TX – The Austin Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) released a...

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