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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 7h

We're hiring a part-time Advocacy Coordinator! 📣 Help us organize for more housing, better transit, & walkability across Austin. Full details & how to apply here: docs.google.com/document/d/e...

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 24/09/2026

AURA is proud to endorse Selena Xie for Austin City Council District 8! Selena is committed to fighting for public transit and building a more affordable, walkable Austin. We're excited to support Selena, the pro-housing pro-transit choice for District 8! selenaforaustin.com

Graphic announcing AURA's endorsement of Selena Xie for Austin City Council District 8. Set against a purple background with a colorful geometric grid pattern, a portrait of Selena Xie. At the bottom, text reads "Selena Xie, Council District 8, endorsed by AURA", with more text below: "PRO-HOUSING, PRO-TRANSIT"

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 23/09/2026

AURA is proud to endorse Amber Goodwin for Austin City Council District 1! Amber is committed to fighting for public transit and building a more affordable, walkable Austin. We're excited to support Amber, the pro-housing pro-transit choice for D1! www.amberforaustin.com

Graphic announcing AURA's endorsement of Amber Goodwin for Austin City Council District 1. Set against a purple background with a colorful geometric grid pattern, a portrait of Amber Goodwin shows her smiling in a white collared shirt. At the bottom, text reads "Amber Goodwin, Council District 1, endorsed by AURA", with more text below: "PRO-HOUSING, PRO-TRANSIT"

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 07/09/2026

🚨 The E. Riverside planning survey ends TODAY! 🚨 Spend 5 mins supporting walkable, dense neighborhoods along the future light rail line: publicinput.com/x30854 Suggested feedback to give: ✅ Allow mixed-use & missing middle homes everywhere ✅ Need 300ft+ heights near rail stations

Map of the East Riverside Corridor Regulating Plan limits in Austin, showing the proposed study area highlighted in green along E. Riverside Dr, with the future Austin Light Rail route and station locations marked along the corridor.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 19/08/2026

Join us for a conversation on housing, transit, & mobility with Austin City Council D8 candidates! AURA & partner orgs will be asking questions and diving deep into their plans for Austin's future. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/housi...

Promotional graphic for the Housing and Mobility Forum: District 8 event featuring a purple background with an Austin cityscape, detailing an event on Tuesday, August 25th at 6PM at ACC South Austin Campus Multipurpose Room 1130, co-hosted by AURA, Sunrise ATX, Environment Texas, Safe Streets Austin, Rethink35, Transit Forward, Movability, and Austin New Liberals.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 17/08/2026

Tomorrow, come meet City Council candidates for District 8! This is a great chance to talk with D8 candidates about housing, transportation, & urbanism. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/meet-...

A promotional graphic for an event titled 'AUGUST SOCIAL: MEET AND GREET WITH DISTRICT 8 CANDIDATES!' taking place at 'SQUARERUT KAVA BAR (OAK HILL)' on 'AUGUST 18 6:00PM'. The top half of the graphic features a blue sky backdrop with logos for several local organizations: AURA, Safe Streets Austin, Rethink35, Sunrise ATX, Transit Forward, Movability, and Environment Texas. The bottom half shows a photo of an outdoor patio area at SquareRut Kava Bar, featuring wooden picnic tables with people seated under trees in front of a fenced enclosure.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 05/08/2026

Austin’s Transit Family Fun Day is this Friday! Enjoy kids activities, games, prizes, community organization booths, & info about transit projects shaping our city. Bring the whole family and hop on board for a more connected Austin! RSVP: bit.ly/connectingau...

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 23/07/2026

Our D1 forum is TONIGHT at ACC Eastview! After the forum, we'll join our friends and event co-sponsors @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social for a happy hour at Kitty Cohen's. See you there!

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 18/07/2026

For Dog’s Head to ever live up to its promise as a dense, vibrant part of the city, it must be served by frequent & reliable transit. Unfortunately, current roadway plans make that impossible. Read more on our blog about AURA's new proposal to fix that: The Dog Door Busway 🧵

Concept sketch of access management strategies to limit left turns across the path of the bus

Concept sketch of a roundabout at the south end of the Dog Door Busway bridge, where buses would enter Dog's Head

Concept sketch of modal filters used to create a transit-only connection between the Bolm West street grid and Dog's Head

Map marking the approximate location of the proposed Dog Door Busway bridge

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 16/07/2026

Join us for a conversation on housing, transit, & mobility with Austin City Council D1 candidates! AURA & partner orgs will be asking questions and diving deep into their plans for Austin's future. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/housi...

Promotional graphic for the "Housing and Mobility Forum: District 1." The image features a dark green background with a subtle Austin cityscape. At the top, bold yellow and white text reads "HOUSING AND MOBILITY FORUM - DISTRICT 1." Below, the event details are displayed in white: "Thursday, July 23rd at 6PM" at "ACC Eastview Campus, Room 8500, 3401 Webberville Rd, Austin, Tx 78702." Subtext notes it is a "Housing and Mobility Council Forum: Candidates for City Council." Along the bottom, logos for the host and partner organizations are displayed, including AURA, Sunrise ATX, Environment Texas, Safe Streets Austin, Rethink35, Movability, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods, Transit Forward, and Austin New Liberals.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 06/07/2026

This Tuesday, come meet City Council candidates for District 1! This is a great chance to talk with D1 candidates about housing, transportation, & urbanism. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/meet-...

A promotional graphic for an event titled "JULY SOCIAL: MEET AND GREET DISTRICT 1 CANDIDATES!" taking place at "BATCH CRAFT BEER & KOLACHES" on "JULY 7 6:30PM". The top half of the graphic features a blue sky backdrop with logos for several local organizations: AURA, Safe Streets Austin, Rethink35, Transit Forward, Movability, and Friends of Austin Neighborhoods. The bottom half shows a photo of the outdoor seating area at Batch Craft Beer & Kolaches, featuring wooden picnic tables under large, shady green trees in front of a stone building.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 12/06/2026

It’s official: urbanist content creator @nerd4cities.bsky.social is coming to Austin for a conversation hosted by AURA! Space is limited, and tickets are already going fast, so get your tickets now: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 12/06/2026

Come meet District 3 Council Member José Velásquez! CM Velásquez is up for reelection this year, and this is a great chance to talk with him about housing, transportation, & urbanism. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/meet-...

Graphic for an AURA June Social event featuring a meetup with Austin City Council Member José Velásquez for City Council District 3 at Zilker Brewing on June 17th at 5:30 PM. The bottom half of the image shows the outdoor patio area of Zilker Brewing under a canopy, with wooden picnic tables and a sign that reads "Farmers Market"

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Felicity M. Maxwell @cityjane.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Thrilled that @aura-atx.org will be hosting @nerd4cities.bsky.social in Austin this fall 🏙️ 🤠 Get your tickets NOW, since we're expecting a sellout 🎟️ 🙌

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 29/05/2026

Love to see Austin inspire building more homes across the country. Let's build a US for everyone!

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 27/05/2026

Congratulations @montserratgaribay.bsky.social! 🎉 We can't wait to see you represent Austin and fight for housing, transit, & more at the State Capitol!

Associated Press election results for the Texas House District 49 Democratic primary. Montserrat Garibay is the projected nominee with 60% of the vote (7,109 votes) over Kathie Tovo, who has 40% (4,748 votes), with 72.28% of votes counted.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 26/05/2026

TODAY is the last chance to vote for @montserratgaribay.bsky.social, a candidate who will fight for Austin affordability, housing, & transit at the state Capitol! Polls close at 7pm! Find a polling location here: votetravis.gov/current-elec...

Graphic announcing early voting for Montserrat Garibay for Texas House District 49, endorsed by AURA. Features a portrait of Montserrat Garibay in a black blazer and pink top against a purple background with colorful geometric shapes. Text reads: "Go vote for a pro-housing pro-transit state rep!"

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Felicity M. Maxwell @cityjane.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🎉It's Election Day in HD-49! Polls are open until 7pm, and TODAY is your chance to vote for @montserratgaribay.bsky.social to represent Austin.🎉 Not sure if you live in HD-49? Map below ⬇️ And you can find your polling location here: votetravis.gov/current-elec...

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Felicity M. Maxwell @cityjane.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

🗳️🗳️ Austin: Today is last day to EARLY VOTE in the HD-49 Runoff! @aura-atx.org has endorsed @montserratgaribay.bsky.social who will be a fantastic representative for Central Texas. 🗳️🗳️ Find your polling location here: votetravis.gov/current-elec...

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 19/05/2026

Early voting has STARTED! 🗳️ Go vote for @montserratgaribay.bsky.social, a bilingual educator and labor leader who will support Austin housing affordability & public transit at the state Capitol! 🏠🚋 And if you're not in her district (HD-49), then spread the word about the runoff election!

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 11/05/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE: survey closes TODAY! 🚨 E Cesar Chavez St could have a new urban trail, protected bike lanes, actual sidewalks, and safer crossings! These changes would be a massive upgrade and need a lot of support, so be sure to fill out the city's survey today:

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Safety & Mobility Improvements on Cesar Chavez Street and Red Bluff Road - PublicInput

The City of Austin wants your input on proposed safety and mobility improvements for Cesar Chavez Street and Red Bluff Road. Take the survey by May 11 2026 it takes less than five minutes to complete!

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 11/05/2026

Come meet your City Council reps! CMs Ryan Alter (District 5) & @zoforaustin.bsky.social (District 9) are up for reelection this year, and this is a great chance to talk with them about housing, transportation, and urbanism. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/meet-...

Graphic for AURA’s May Social on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM at Bouldin Acres. Featuring Austin Council Members Ryan Alter (D5) and Zohaib Qadri (D9). Background shows an airy, modern indoor-outdoor patio with picnic tables and pickleball courts.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 08/05/2026

The "luxury" apartments in question would be 4 times more affordable than buying a $1M Rosedale house, and they would provide funding AISD desperately needs to avoid further cuts to our schools. That's not a luxury–it's a necessity.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 08/05/2026

Building more places to live near transit and parks makes Austin more environmentally-friendly and more beautiful, not less, and the increased affordability makes it possible for more people to enjoy that beauty.

Screenshot of a KUT Austin post: "Austin's goal is to build more places to live with access to bus lines and parks, all in an effort to address affordability. But some local environmental leaders said Austin has built so much — and so quickly — that it's lost what makes it beautiful."

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 07/05/2026

Austin notches another housing victory as the resolution for this set of HOME Improvements passes Council nearly unanimously! Many thanks to @cmkristalaine.bsky.social for leading this item and to all our pro-housing Council Members!

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 06/05/2026

This report shows HOME delivers family housing at half the price of typical builds! That is why this week's HOME Improvements item is so important. We can't give up yet, not until everyone has access to the housing they need. Sign up to support Item 26! cityofaustin.formstack.com/forms/austin...

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HOME UNIT
MEDIAN SALES PRICE - $750,000
MEDIAN UNIT SIZE - 1,693 sq. ft.
MEDIAN BEDROOM COUNT - 3

TRADITIONAL SINGLE-FAMILY UNIT
MEDIAN SALES PRICE - $1.58 MILLION
MEDIAN UNIT SIZE - 3,029 SQ. FT.
MEDIAN BEDROOM COUNT - 4

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 04/05/2026

Austin ISD has a $181M deficit, and plugging that gap requires making the most of every school site sale. Rosedale is the latest must-win. It’s Austin's duty to help AISD net $26M by rezoning for 435 homes. We can’t let anti-apartment opposition force more school cuts. Let AISD build! Read more:

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Apartment Opposition Could Cost AISD Millions. Support Austin Schools: Let AISD Build

Austin ISD is facing a $181 million budget deficit, forcing closures and cuts to our schools, teachers, and staff. Letting AISD build housing on closed school sites is one of the most direct things Au...

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Parker Welch @parkerwelch.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

* Allow door of required street-facing entrance to face any direction, as long as the porch/stoop faces the street * Allow two & three-unit uses in multi-family districts (just like townhomes, duplexes, and one-unit uses) It’s Item 26, all great stuff! services.austintexas.gov/edims/docume...

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Parker Welch @parkerwelch.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

* Allow front porches to project up to 7.5’ into the 15’ front setback * Add flexibility for small garages and carports * Eliminate building coverage! (the ghost of parking mandates past) * Exempt three-unit & large duplex uses from landscaping reqs, like small duplexes, one, & two-unit uses are

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Parker Welch @parkerwelch.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

On Thursday, Austin City Council will be taking up a resolution to make several rule fixes for HOME Phase I & II projects * Reduce minimum lot widths * Apply HOME uniformly across the City * Zero out side setbacks where there is space next door * Lower two-unit lot size minimum to 2x one-unit min.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 22/04/2026

Opposing federal grants for your own constituents is a choice to keep Texas stuck in the past. We need a senator who believes in Texas cities and fights for our future and the transit we sorely need.

A screenshot of a news headline from the Austin American-Statesman dated April 21, 2026. The headline reads, "Cornyn opposes federal funding for Austin light-rail project as grants remain pending," written by Alex Driggars. Below the headline is an artistic rendering of a sleek, modern white and blue light-rail train traveling through an Austin neighborhood with lush green trees, cyclists, and pedestrians on a sunny day.

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Safe Streets Austin @safestreetsaustin.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Kidical Mass returns this Saturday 9am-noon! Experience an epic kids' ride, post-ride party, and more: www.eventbrite.com/e/kidical-ma...

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 17/04/2026

🗳️ Knock doors for a more affordable, walkable Austin! Join us this Sunday @ 1PM to blockwalk for Montserrat Garibay, the pro-housing pro-transit pick to represent Austin at the state Capitol. Let’s get Montserrat over the finish line in this runoff! RSVP: www.mobilize.us/montserratfo...

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Blockwalk for Montserrat in South Austin! with AURA · Montserrat Garibay Campaign

We're in the run-off! Join us in blockwalking for bi-lingual educator, DREAMer, and labor organizer Montserrat Garibay! We'll start with a quick training at 1 p.m., and will be blockwalking until a...

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 08/04/2026

🚨 Support safer streets in northwest Austin! 🚨 Today is the LAST DAY to tell Austin to fix Mesa Dr, which ranked 12th in the city for crash risk. Let's prioritize safety, sidewalks, & protected bike lanes over parking! Take the short survey now:

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Mesa Drive (Spicewood Springs Rd. - Far West Blvd.) - PublicInput

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 05/04/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE: Survey closes TODAY! 🚨 Tell Austin to make these streets more walkable, bikeable, & transit-friendly by taking this short survey: publicinput.com/Project/Acce... How to fill it out: ⬆️ Rank high: walking, biking, & transit ⬇️ Rank low: auto throughput & parking

A map of Central Austin for the "I-35 Central Small Area Mobility Plan." The map highlights six key corridors in orange: 1) East Cesar Chavez Street, 2) East 7th Street, 3) Dean Keeton Street, 4) Red River Street, 5) 45th Street, and 6) 15th Street. A legend in the bottom right corner lists these streets as part of the study area for future mobility improvements.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 03/04/2026

AURA @ No Kings Day! We believe in an Austin where everybody belongs: young & old, renter & homeowner, citizen & immigrant, lifelong resident & newcomer. It was great to talk and rally with Austinites who share that vision!

A group of six people stands smiling behind a tabling setup at a park with the Austin skyline in the background. They are wearing yellow and green shirts that read "Step Up for Single Stair" and "I Believe in Austin." On the table, colorful signs are displayed with the phrases "more homes for families," "more homes for seniors," and "more homes for everyone." A large banner across the table reads "AURA: Austin for Everyone."

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 01/04/2026

brb updating our Austin transportation goals to: ✅ light rail ✅ frequent buses ✅ protected bike lanes 🆕 town lake ferry

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Parker Welch @parkerwelch.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

The change in Austin housing stock since the 1984 land development code squeezed out everything between a single family home and a massive apartment complex

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 27/03/2026

Austin is one step closer to clearing the path for a more diverse mix of homes like townhomes, fourplexes, stacked flats, & small apartments. Thank you @paige-ellis.bsky.social for leading the way on this!

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Felicity M. Maxwell @cityjane.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Did you know that March is Parking Reform month in Austin? We're thrilled to be hosting a fundraiser with @cmzoqadri.bsky.social & @parkingreform.org *tonight* celebrating former Austin CM Chris Riley and his work on this issue: www.eventbrite.com/e/chris-rile...

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Chris Riley Parking Reform Scholarship Kickoff & Fundraiser

Come celebrate the life and legacy of former Austin Council Member and parking reform pioneer Chris Riley.

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Paige Ellis @paige-ellis.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

In this week’s work session, we discussed Item # 40 which I brought forward to expand what’s known as “missing middle” housing in Austin.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 24/03/2026

In 1984, 14% of Austin's homes were duplexes, townhomes, multiplexes, & small apartments. Today, they're <2%. Our zoning code stole these options from Austinites. We need to bring these "missing middle" homes back to build a more affordable, walkable Austin.

A bar chart from a City of Austin zoning study comparing housing types built before and after the 1984 Land Development Code.

The "Pre-1984" side shows a diverse mix: 49% single-unit, 8% two-unit, 6% small apartments (3-15 units), 9% mid-sized (17-99 units), and 28% large apartments (100+ units).

The "Post-1984" side shows a stark shift: single-unit homes rose to 38% and large complexes rose to 58%. Meanwhile, the "middle" plummeted: two-unit homes dropped to 1%, 3-15 unit buildings dropped to less than 1%, and 17-99 unit buildings dropped to 2%. A bracket labels the 3-15 unit range as "Missing Middle," highlighting its near-total disappearance under the current code.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 18/03/2026

A new report confirms: Austin legalizing more homes led to LOWER rents, even as most of the U.S. saw rents spike. ✅ Inflation-adjusted rents: -19% ✅ Rents in older, affordable buildings: -11% ✅ Overall rent: 4% below the U.S. average Building more homes improves affordability. Let’s keep going!

A bar chart titled "Housing Affordability in Austin Has Improved as More Homes Have Been Built." It compares the U.S., Texas, and Austin from 2021 to 2025. While the U.S. saw a 3.2% increase in homes and a 10% increase in rent, Austin saw a massive 10.5% increase in homes and a 4% decrease in rent.

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Parker Welch @parkerwelch.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Staff’s recommendation for 75’ multi-family on the Rosedale site passes ZAP 9-2!

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Parker Welch @parkerwelch.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

It is absolutely shameful that people raised money to preserve an empty former whites-only school, knowing that it will force more school closures in black & brown neighborhoods If you’re free Tuesday evening, use this form to sign up to speak in favor of Item 3: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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Microsoft Forms

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Parker Welch @parkerwelch.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

This past week, NIMBYs sent Tiff’s Treats cookies to every Council office with a note encouraging them to “play fair with Rosedale” and stop “unbelievable traffic” from these new apartments The site is 100 ft from Burnet Rd, next to a bus stop, walking distance to cafes, doctor’s office, gym…etc.

Image of the adjacent area from Apple Maps’ transit layer, with the Rosedale School circled in red

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Parker Welch @parkerwelch.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

The Rosedale school rezoning will be going before the Zoning & Platting Commission this Tuesday NIMBYs are asking the City to block the rezoning while they fight the School District in court to enforce language in the racist 1938 deed restriction. AISD needs the rezoning to close their budget gap.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 14/03/2026

March is Parking Reform Month! Austin has made incredible strides in rethinking our land use, but the work continues. Join AURA and the Austin Parking Reform Network for a social to celebrate our progress and talk about what’s next for a walkable city! RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/aura-...

A promotional graphic for a "March Social" event hosted by AURA (An Austin for Everyone) and the Austin Parking Reform Network. The top of the graphic features both organization logos. The text reads "March Social with Austin Parking Reform Network" and "Pinthouse Pizza S Lamar, Mar 19, 5:30 PM." The background is a photo of the exterior of Pinthouse Pizza on South Lamar, showing a modern building with a patio, a person on a bicycle in the foreground, and people sitting at outdoor tables.

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