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Here's how Central Texans voted on local propositions, races
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted May 4

Quick Summary: Travis County holds election on Saturday, May 4th. Don Zimmerman vs. Jett Hanna: Hanna wins with 69%. Matt Mackowiak, Shenghao...

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NMHC Survey Highlights That Building Codes Are Driving Challenges to the Building of New Housing
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted May 1

Quick Summary: 89% of respondents believe building code requirements affect construction project costs and viability. NMHC President Sharon Wilson...

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Austin outlaws the construction of windowless bedrooms
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Apr 19

FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 BY AUDREY MCGLINCHY, KUT Developers in Austin will have to provide some form of natural light in bedrooms after City Council...

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Austin Mayor Kirk Watson to run for reelection; 4th candidate so far on November ballot
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Apr 10

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 BY ELLA MCCARTHY Quick Summary: Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, who has held the position previously from 1997-2001 and again...

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Austin land-use code changes including 'HOME' Phase 2 to be considered this spring
Posted In: Article of the Week,
Date posted Apr 1

MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024 BY BEN THOMPSON Austin city officials and staff are moving toward approving a slate of land-use code amendments this spring,...

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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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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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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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