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.

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...

"[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-...

Not a lot of responses, but most of the answers were correct.

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

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...

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...

"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

Do Austin's density bonus programs need "calibration"? Or are they fundamentally broken? www.ryanpuzycki.com/p/density-is... by @puzycki.bsky.social #atxcouncil

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.

Informative thread from Nathan about the latest Austin light rail plans and details.

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!

The latest round of #atxcouncil campaign finance reports is in. Here are the contribution stats for the Sept. 27 to Oct. 26 period.

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...

Voting is underway in the city, county, state, and federal election. Check out these resources to prepare yourself to vote.🧵

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...

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...

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...

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.

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

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

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...

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.

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.

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?...

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.

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.

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...

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...

Consider submitting public comment for CAMPO’s public hearing regarding the funding of the I-35 expansion. forum.atxfriends.org/t/please-sub...

Connect with the declared and rumored #atxcouncil candidates with our city council candidate contact sheet: www.atxfriends.org/austin-city-...

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

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

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...

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...

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

In 2017, Friends of Austin Neighborhoods' membership voted to support citywide elimination of costly parking mandates. Today, #atxcouncil passed an ordinance doing just that.

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...

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...

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

Housing is infrastructure.

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

"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

Where is the best location for a giant troll in Pease Park? Make your voice heard. austin.towers.net/its-time-to-...

"Strict single-family zoning regulations limited housing supply, artificially raised prices . . . and blocked families from moving into neighborhoods with better schools and job opportunities." https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/05/business/single-family-zoning-laws #inclusion #improvement

On the FAN calendar: a @cnliberalism.org of Austin mixer on policies that foster neighborhood inclusion and improvement. WHAT: Building a Better Austin - Mixer and Event WHEN: Sunday, August 13th · 5 - 8pm CDT WHERE: Scholz Garten RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=685795251057

It's gonna be hot out there today. If you're spending time outdoors today, be sure to drink plenty of water and electrolytes. Be prepared to help a neighbor, too!

Feel like your neighborhood association doesn't give you a voice and represent your views? You and your neighbors can start a new neighborhood association, and we can help! Apply for a neighborhood association membership, and we'll follow up: www.atxfriends.org/join #inclusion #representation

How to get to Q2 stadium for Austin FC events using Capital Metro https://www.capmetro.org/special-events/Q2 #atxtransit

In 2017, FAN called for the elimination of lot size restrictions throughout the neighborhoods of Austin. A resolution from Council Member Leslie Pool is a major step in the right direction. https://services.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=411485