Capital Absorption Workshop
How can Austin attract private investment to bring more affordable housing? That was the subject of a Capital Absorption Workshop HousingWorks Austin co-sponsored on March 4th.
City Considers Accessory Dwelling Units as Affordable Housing Solution
This Thursday, June 18th, City Council will consider an ordinance amending provisions of the land development code related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs). With the goal of reducing regulatory barriers to the development of ADUs, City Council is considering...
HousingWorks Austin Tour of Community First! Village
There are many reasons why people become homeless in Austin/Travis County, such as employment issues, addictions, disabilities, criminal records and mental illness. But if you ask Alan Graham, most homeless people do have a desire to find a place...
A Veteran Family Finds Strength, Help to Beat Homelessness
One of the best things about Austin is the many nonprofits the city has to help people in need and the generous residents who support them. Health and employment challenges left former Marine Darryl Thomas and his family unable...
OneKeyATX – An Affordable Housing Initiative for Austin’s Homeless Veterans
There are thousands of homeless people living in Austin and many of them are veterans. They served our country and now they need our help in finding the stability, safety and comfort that comes with having your own home....
ULI TAP: Missing Middle Report Released
In April, the Urban Land Institute Austin assembled a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) to: Identify challenges that prevent the development of housing, which serves middle-income residents within the City of Austin, with special focus on families; Identify challenges that...