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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN)

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We all live in neighborhoods. Together, let's reclaim the word "neighborhood" to include the full diversity of voices.

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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 15/08/2026
Making it legal and easier to build all kinds of homes in our neighborhoods leads to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per resident. drive.google.com/file/d/1pLYQ...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 16/07/2026
City council candidates have filed their campaign finance reports for the latest period (Jan 1 - June 30). Here are the fundraising numbers in this latest round. @danforaustin.bsky.social @davidforatx.bsky.social @paige-ellis.bsky.social @zoforaustin.bsky.social @katiekamforaustin.bsky.social
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 16/06/2026
"We have to stop limiting the amount of people allowed to live . . . low-carbon lifestyles in walkable neighborhoods. And the whole idea that there are some places in our city where we shouldn't have tall buildings was wrong. And that idea was always wrong." - @jaycrossley.bsky.social
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 07/06/2026
Connect with the declared #atxcouncil candidates with our Austin city council candidate contact sheet: www.atxfriends.org/austin-city-...
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Austin City Council Candidates
The 2026 election for City Council districts 1, 3, 5, 8, and 9 will take place Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Connect with the candidates using publicly-available contact information. Want to help impr...
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Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association @downtownaustin.org · 16/02/2026
Join us at our 2026 Annual Meeting at the Hanover Brazos rooftop on Sun, 3/1 from 6-7:30p! Enjoy BBQ and sunset views while discussing the future of downtown with special guest @zoforaustin.bsky.social and local advocates. Free for members/their guests & $10 for others. RSVP: luma.com/pxra3qio
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DANA 2026 Annual Meeting · Luma
Elevate Your Perspective at DANA's 2026 Annual Meeting On Sunday, March 1st, the Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association (DANA) invites you to a bird's-eye…
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 17/01/2026
Austin City Council campaign finance reports are in for the latest reporting period. @davidforatx.bsky.social @paige-ellis.bsky.social @zoforaustin.bsky.social #atxcouncil
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Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association @downtownaustin.org · 28/10/2025
Join for the launch of the Central City District Plan — a key initiative to guide the future growth, development, & vibrancy of Austin’s core. 🗓️ 11/10, 4-6:30p 📍 ACC Rio Grande Multipurpose Room (Bldg 1000), 1212 Rio Grande St. More info: downtownaustin.org/central-city-district-plan-open-house/
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Central City District Plan Open House
WHAT: Central City District Plan Open House WHEN: Monday, November 10, 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. WHERE: ACC Rio Grande Multipurpose Room (Building 1000), 1212 Rio Grande St., Austi…
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Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association @downtownaustin.org · 07/10/2025
Join for October's Shoal Creek Clean-Up! Volunteers will meet Sat, 10/11 outside The Independent (301 West Ave) at 8:45a, with the clean-up commencing at 9a. The monthly collaboration with APD, the DAA, & the Downtown Austin Community Court assists with this initiative.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 05/10/2025
The Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is accepting applications for new members thru Oct 15. The CAC advises the city, @capmetroatx.bsky.social, and Austin Transit Partnership on equity and how to direct $300m in displacement prevention. www.projectconnect.com/Community-Ad...
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Community Advisory Committee Application - Project Connect
COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICATION The Project Connect Community Advisory Committee (CAC) application is now open.Empty heading The CAC includes 11 eligible community members who apply and are s...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 01/10/2025
"[M]ultifamily buildings constructed since 2000 enjoy far better fire safety outcomes than other types of housing, because additional safety measures, such as self-closing doors, fire-safe materials, and sprinklers have been adopted widely." www.pew.org/en/research-...
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Modern Multifamily Buildings Provide the Most Fire Protection
A large body of research has demonstrated that apartment buildings and other types of multifamily housing can provide many benefits to a community, especially when built in high-demand areas where hou...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 24/09/2025
Not a lot of responses, but most of the answers were correct.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 20/09/2025
The City of Austin is seeking community input on three design alternatives for Sixth Street. Conversion to a two-way street is not among the options. www.speakupaustin.org/sixthstreet H/T @kutnathan.bsky.social
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 14/09/2025
The Bicycle Advisory Council (BAC) and Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) are recruiting new members through Sept. 14, with elections in October. Apply for the PAC: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Apply for the BAC: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Application for Membership - City of Austin Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) 🚶🏛️🏙️
The Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) advises the City of Austin on planning, policy, design, funding, education and enforcement efforts regarding the creation, maintenance and operation of pedestrian...
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Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association @downtownaustin.org · 14/08/2025
Pedestrian Advisory Council membership apps are open through Sep 14th! The PAC advises the City of Austin and other jurisdictions on all matters relating to walking. Regular meetings occur at 6p every first Monday near ACC Highland. More info here: www.downtownaustin.org/apply-for-th...
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Apply for the PAC
Pedestrian Advisory Council membership applications are open through Sept. 14th! The Pedestrian Advisory Council (PAC) advises the City of Austin and other jurisdictions on all matters relating to …
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 27/06/2025
"A process that empowers opponents of change while disempowering pro-change majorities makes it impossible for communities to evolve in response to real housing needs, local demand, and changing demographics." - @puzycki.bsky.social www.ryanpuzycki.com/p/the-death-... #EndNeighborhoodVetocracy
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The Death and Rebirth of Local Control
How Ending the “Tyrant’s Veto” Can Help Cities Thrive Again
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 05/06/2025
Do Austin's density bonus programs need "calibration"? Or are they fundamentally broken? www.ryanpuzycki.com/p/density-is... by @puzycki.bsky.social #atxcouncil
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Density Is Not a Bonus
It's a Necessity
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Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association @downtownaustin.org · 11/02/2025
Come mingle with fellow downtown residents at our annual meeting! WHAT: DANA Annual Meeting + Urban Core Happy Hour WHEN: Sun, Feb 23 (4:30-6:30) WHERE: The Kitchen @ 600 Guadalupe (6G tower) RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/dana-2025-... Free for current DANA members; non-members $20.
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DANA 2025 Annual Meeting and Urban Core Happy Hour
Please join us for our Happy Hour hosted and sponcored by newly opened The Kitchen, at the 6G building! Guest speakers to be announced!
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 11/01/2025
Informative thread from Nathan about the latest Austin light rail plans and details.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 31/10/2024
A reminder that early voting ends Friday, November 1st. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th. Make a plan to vote if you haven't already!
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 30/10/2024
The latest round of #atxcouncil campaign finance reports is in. Here are the contribution stats for the Sept. 27 to Oct. 26 period.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 28/10/2024
On the FAN Civic events calendar: Protest Central I-35 Expansion at TxDOT Groundbreaking Ceremony Meet at UT parking garage (1200 E MLK Jr.) by 1:45pm SHARP Details and RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/prote...
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Protest expansion of I-35 Central at TxDOT ground breaking ceremony!
⚠️ Emergency alert ⚠️ Our lawsuit against I-35 expansion is headed to trial but... TxDOT is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony on October 30th at 2pm, to celebrate their terrible expansion. Join us to...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 22/10/2024
Voting is underway in the city, county, state, and federal election. Check out these resources to prepare yourself to vote.🧵
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 16/10/2024
Based on a poll of its membership, FAN has endorsed the following 2024 city council candidates: Mayor: Kirk Watson D2: Vanessa Fuentes D4: José "Chito" Vela D6: Krista Laine D7: Mike Siegel and Adam Powell D10: Ashika Ganguly Media release: www.atxfriends.org/general/medi...
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Media Release – FAN Endorses 2024 City Council Candidates (2024-10-16)
Media Release – FAN Endorses 2024 City Council Candidates (2024-10-16)
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 14/10/2024
On the FAN civic events calendar: Register for virtual workshop #1 on additional regulations that could support Equitable Transit Oriented Development (ETOD). calendar.google.com/calendar/eve...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 10/10/2024
This evening on the FAN civic events calendar: WHAT: Community Night Open House WHEN: Oct 10, 4 - 8 pm WHERE: Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex Learn about @CapMetroATX's Transit Plan 2035, enjoy transit activities, pizza, refreshments, games. calendar.google.com/calendar/eve...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 08/10/2024
Most of the city council candidates have filed their campaign finance reports for the latest period. Here are the fundraising numbers in this latest round.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 04/10/2024
FAN is polling its membership for its preferred candidates in the upcoming city council election. Members should have received an email with a link to the poll. Go to www.atxfriends.org/join to become a member and participate in the poll. #atxcouncil
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 29/07/2024
We've just released the answers to our 2024 city council candidate questionnaire. Thanks to all the candidates who participated. www.atxfriends.org/austin-city-... #atxcouncil
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Austin City Council Candidate Questionnaire
Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) is a coalition of neighborhood associations and residents reclaiming the word "neighborhood" to include the full diversity of voices, moving beyond neighborhood p...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 19/07/2024
Council Member Leslie Pool will moderate a forum of the district 7 #atxcouncil candidates next week. 👥 Building an Abundant Austin: District 7 Candidate Forum 📅 Thu, July 25, 2024, 6:30-8:30 pm 📍 ACC Northridge, Rm 4136 @ 11928 Stonehollow Dr. 🔗 RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/build...
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Building an Abundant Austin: District 7 Candidate Forum
Join us on Thursday, July 25 for an opportunity to meet City Council candidates for District 7 and hear their thoughts on housing and transportation! The forum will start at 6:30pm and run until 8:...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 16/07/2024
The city has published campaign finance reports for the latest period from all the city council candidates except Monica Guzmán and Pierre Nguyen. Here are the fundraising numbers in this latest round.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 13/07/2024
Thus far, the city has published campaign finance reports for the latest period from city council candidates Adam Powell, Mike Siegel, and Todd Shaw. Stay tuned for more numbers after the July 15 reporting deadline.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 06/07/2024
The July 2024 FAN newsletter is out! In this edition: • Upcoming City Council Elections • District 10 Candidate Forum • Celebrate Austin Urbanism with @ChrisRileyATX • Propose a FAN Resolution eocampaign1.com/web-version?...
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FAN Newsletter (July 2024)
Get up to speed on upcoming city council elections and special events.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 24/06/2024
Join us tonight, as FAN and our co-hosts welcome Megan Kimble to discuss her book, 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘴. WHAT: Book Talk with Megan Kimble WHEN: June 24, 2024 at 6 pm WHERE: Austin Energy Headquarters, Shudde Fath Hall @ 4815 Mueller Blvd.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 17/05/2024
Today, city council made major progress on two of our membership's recommendations for reforming Austin's land development code, legalizing a greater abundance and diversity of homes in our neighborhoods.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 13/05/2024
Consider registering your support for the following pro-housing items on the Thursday #atxcouncil agenda: Item 4: Compatibility Standards Ordinance Item 5: DB-ETOD Ordinance Item 6: HOME II Ordinance cityofaustin.formstack.com/forms/austin...
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Austin City Council Speaker Sign-Up: Council Meetings
Formstack Form - Austin City Council Speaker Sign-Up: Council Meetings
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 09/05/2024
From 7-9 am Fri, May 17, National Bike to Work Day will feature over 40 fueling stations around the city, with a variety of free treats like coffee, tacos, waffles, snacks, and complimentary bike tune-ups for commuters. Details at ghisallo.org/blog/bike-to...
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Bike to Work Day ATX 2024 - Ghisallo Cycling Initiative
National Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 17th, 2024! This year’s Bike to Work Day will include over 40 fueling stations around Austin. Fueling stations will operate from 7 AM – 9 AM and give out a var...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 07/04/2024
Consider submitting public comment for CAMPO’s public hearing regarding the funding of the I-35 expansion. forum.atxfriends.org/t/please-sub...
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Please Submit Public Comment Regarding I-35
Hello FAN Friends - Miriam here from Rethink35. Please consider submitting public comment for CAMPO’s public hearing regarding the funding of the I-35 expansion! Ask CAMPO members to not support fun...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 08/02/2024
Connect with the declared and rumored #atxcouncil candidates with our city council candidate contact sheet: www.atxfriends.org/austin-city-...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 08/12/2023
Thank you to Austin City Council for passing phase 1 of the HOME initiative on a 9-2 vote. We look forward to phase 2 and to further progress toward legalizing all kinds of homes throughout all neighborhoods. youtu.be/PA2C0bjy6wM #inclusion #atxcouncil
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[ATXN] FAN Home Act Remarks - Roger L Cauvin (2023-12-07)
Roger L. Cauvin delivers remarks on behalf of FAN, expressing support for the HOME initiative, at the 2023-11-07 special meeting of Austin City Council.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 16/11/2023
At the November 14, 2023 meeting of the Planning Commission, Thomas Ates delivered remarks on behalf of FAN, expressing support for the HOME initiative. youtu.be/5_djdyChVSg
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[ATXN] FAN Home Act Remarks - Thomas Ates (2023-11-14)
Thomas Ates, a resident of the Hyde Park neighborhood, delivers remarks to the Planning Commission on behalf of Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN), expres...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 08/11/2023
Sign up to support the HOME Act, which would legalize more kinds of homes, at #atxcouncil's Dec. 7 meeting. docs.google.com/forms/d/113W...
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YOU are NEEDED again Dec 7! Final Vote to get Missing Middle HOME Proposal THROUGH the Finish Line �...
Austin City Council will be voting on the proposal HOME on Dec 7. We need to make sure the community shows up for this proposal in order for it to get passed. It will be close-- and your presence is v...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 04/11/2023
On the FAN calendar: Wider Won't Work: Rally Against I-35 Expansion Sun, Nov 5th, 11am Sanchez Elementary School 73 San Marcos St. actionnetwork.org/events/wider...
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Wider Won't Work - A Rally Opposing the I-35 Expansion
Join us for a rally to protest the I-35 expansion!
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 03/11/2023
At yesterday's #atxcouncil meeting, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) reiterated its support for citywide elimination of costly parking mandates. City Council passed the ordinance on an 8-2 vote. youtu.be/q_5EMpyXTIc
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 02/11/2023
In 2017, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods' membership voted to support citywide elimination of costly parking mandates. Today, #atxcouncil passed an ordinance doing just that.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 27/10/2023
Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) enthusiastically endorsed the HOME Act in remarks before the joint #atxcouncil and Planning Commission meeting yesterday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9it...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 23/10/2023
A supermajority of FAN's membership favors: 🏠 All forms of neighborhood-scale housing throughout all neighborhoods. 🤏 Eliminating lot size restrictions. Sign up to speak this Thursday in favor of legalizing more kinds of homes with the HOME act! assets.austintexas.gov/austincounci...
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 19/10/2023
TONIGHT: Join neighbors from all over the city to learn about, and advocate for, the HOME act, which would legalize more and smaller homes on smaller lots. @aura-atx.org @cnliberalism.org @downtownaustin.org
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 11/10/2023
Housing is infrastructure.
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 29/09/2023
Neighbors with a variety of backgrounds, circumstances, and preferences enrich our lives. Let's welcome them by legalizing a diversity of housing types and sizes throughout our neighborhoods. #inclusion #improvement #representation
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Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) @atxfriends.org · 19/09/2023
"Austin should follow Houston’s lead and embrace [lot size reform] to address our housing affordability problem." www.austinchronicle.com/columns/2023... by Jake Wegmann
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