Austin City Council

Acacia Cliffs Residents Fight Affordable Housing Plan

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Austin’s Density Bonus Program Sparks Displacement Concerns Austin’s density Bonus 90 (DB90), a program launched in February 2024 to boost affordable housing along commercial and transit corridors, is under fire. The program, which allows developers to build denser apartment complexes in exchange for setting aside a percentage of units at affordable rates, is now being … Read more

Alison Alter: Innovative Policy Work Through Creative Thinking

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Austin Council Member Alison Alter Concludes eight-Year Term, Leaving Lasting‍ Mark Table of Contents Austin Council Member Alison Alter Concludes eight-Year Term, Leaving Lasting‍ Mark Austin council Member’s legacy:‌ A Focus on Public Safety and Community​ Growth Overhauling Public Safety:‍ A Multi-Pronged Approach Improving Healthcare Access and Economic Development Environmental Stewardship and a Sustainable Future … Read more