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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 03/10/2026

Wouldn't it be great if the Texas government helped us build trains instead of fighting them?

Screenshot of a post by Hayden (@the_transit_guy): "By the way, the Texas government sued Austin to stop a train to serve this very airport." It quotes a post by Eric Seufert: "If you're flying into Austin tonight, you're probably looking at a 1-hour or longer wait for an Uber." The attached photo shows a long line of travelers with luggage snaking through metal barriers in a dim parking garage at Austin's airport, under a rideshare pickup sign.

AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 01/10/2026

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

Here's a map showing room 8500 at ACC Eastview where the forum will be held:

A map of a portion of ACC Eastview with Webberville Rd to the west and Govalle Ave to the north. The map highlights the room EVC 8500 near the center, near parking lot E and room 9500.

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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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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

Not sure if you're in Montserrat's district? Check this map:

Map showing the boundaries of Texas House District 49 that runs from north to south Austin between MoPac and I-35.

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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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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

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

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 · 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...

Graphic table from the report with two columns

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 · 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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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 · 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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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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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 06/03/2026

Don't sit this one out—runoffs are decided by who shows up! 🗓️ Early Voting: May 18–22 🗓️ Election Day: Tuesday, May 26 🤝 Join the team: montserratfortexas.com/home#jointheteam Check the HD 49 Map below to see if Montserrat will be on your ballot. ⬇️

A legislative district map of Austin, Texas, with House District 49 highlighted in bright yellow. The district boundaries are outlined in red, encompassing neighborhoods from North Austin (near Research Blvd/US-183) down through the University of Texas at Austin area. Major roadways including I-35, MoPac, and 2222 are clearly labeled, showing the district's central location within the city.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 06/03/2026

🚨 RUNOFF ALERT 🚨 AURA is proud to endorse @montserratgaribay.bsky.social for the Texas House District 49 runoff coming up this May! Montserrat is a bilingual educator & labor leader committed to championing affordability, housing, & transit. Let's send her to represent Austin at the Capitol! 🗳️

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 13/02/2026

Want to know what's next for Austin light rail? Come hear updates from ATP, the group designing and building the light rail, at our upcoming social! RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/aura-...

Picture of Cosmic Pickle, the event venue, with tables, chairs, and plants. Text says: February Social with ATP. Feb. 19 at 5:30 PM

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 24/01/2026

For Texas House District 50, Jeremy Hendricks won AURA's endorsement! The HD-50 candidates who did not win, but were still ranked by a majority of AURA voting members, are recognized below as AURA approved candidates.

Jeremy Hendricks (House District 50) endorsed by AURA. Approved Candidates: Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch and Samantha Lopez-Resendez

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 24/01/2026

For Texas House District 49, Josh Reyna won AURA's endorsement! The HD-49 candidates who did not win, but were still ranked by a majority of AURA voting members, are recognized below as AURA approved candidates.

Josh Reyna (House District 49) endorsed by AURA. Approved Candidates: Daniel Wang, Robin Lerner, Montserrat Garibay, Gigs Hodges, and Kimmie Ellison

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 24/01/2026

AURA members voted to endorse Josh Reyna & Jeremy Hendricks for the Texas House of Representatives! Don’t forget, Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 3, and early voting starts Tuesday, February 17. Learn more here: www.texastribune.org/2026/01/13/t...

AURA pro-housing pro-transit endorsements for Texas State House: Josh Reyna for House District 49 and Jeremy Hendricks for House District 50.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 31/12/2025

For the first time, AURA will endorse candidates in the Texas Legislature! Come to our January social to meet candidates for HD-49 & HD-50 and hear how they plan to address central Texas housing & transportation issues at the Capitol! RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/aura-...

Picture of The Pub at the Triangle. Text says: January Social with AURA. Jan. 7 at 5:30 PM

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 17/12/2025

Congratulations to AURA board member Alim Virani on becoming a US citizen! 🎉🇺🇸 Our motto is "An Austin for Everyone", and we advocate for a welcoming city that grows to accommodate everyone who wants to call Austin home, so we couldn't be happier to celebrate this milestone with Alim!

Picture of AURA board member Alim Virani at City Hall, wearing an Uncle Sam hat, holding a US flag, with 6 other AURA members posing at the citizenship ceremony.

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 09/12/2025

Come hang out with Austin urbanists at our next social this Thursday! At this social, you'll have the opportunity to meet and hear from Travis County Commissioner candidates, so don't miss it! RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/aura-...

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 03/12/2025

Austin's Life After Cars event with the hosts of @thewaroncars.bsky.social is TOMORROW AT 8 PM! Get your tickets now! bookpeople.com/event/2025-1...

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 01/12/2025

Austin light rail is one step closer! "The rating, the strongest overall grade FTA assigned for the 2026 fiscal year, signals that federal staff view the project as financially and technically viable."

Screenshot of an Austin American-Statesman article titled "Feds signal confidence in Austin Light Rail system, part of Project Connect" with text below "The FTA’s medium-high score advances Project Connect’s rail line toward billions in federal funding and a 2027 groundbreaking." Article written by Alex Driggars, Staff Writer, on Nov 30, 2025. Below title is a picture described "Artist conceptual visualization shows how the light-rail line might look at the intersection of East Riverside Drive and South Pleasant Valley Road."

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 06/11/2025

Come hang out with AURA and Austin Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals, a group dedicated to making an impact on housing affordability in Austin by networking, advocating, and building affordable homes in the community! RSVP: actionnetwork.org/events/aura-...

Picture of Zilker Brewing Co, a brewery with tables and a food truck in front. Text says: November Social with AURA and Austin Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals. Nov. 17 at 5:30 PM

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 27/10/2025

Our membership has voted to endorse Prop Q! Vote early Monday through Friday this week from 7 AM to 7 PM. Find your nearest polling location here: votetravis.gov/current-elec... Prop Q protects our City's essential services, including supportive housing, safe sidewalks, & our EMS first responders

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 08/10/2025

Austin is trying out a new machine to quickly create protected bike lanes at lower cost!

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 16/09/2025

Wondering why housing costs are so high? Watch @jamestalarico.bsky.social reveal how outdated rules and red tape keep us from building the homes Texans need, as he makes the case for the single-stair bill that went into effect this very month. This is a great example of pro-housing leadership!

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 04/09/2025

Join us next Wednesday to hang out with friends who dream of a walkable, transit-friendly Austin! We’ll be there from 5:30pm until around 7:30pm. RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/aura-...

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AURA: An Austin for Everyone @aura-atx.org · 01/09/2025

SB 2835 makes it easy for cities to legalize 6-story single-stair buildings by adopting the state model code

Adds single-stair buildings up to 6 stories to the state building code, improving livability and affordability

Austin recently legalized 5-story single-stair buildings!

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