# General Austin **URL:** https://forum.atxfriends.org/c/general-austin/1.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.atxfriends.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.atxfriends.org/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [\[ATXN\] FAN’s Remarks on Eliminating Parking Mandates (2023-11-02)](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/atxn-fan-s-remarks-on-eliminating-parking-mandates-2023-11-02/3332)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/atxn-fan-s-remarks-on-eliminating-parking-mandates-2023-11-02/3332 "2023-11-09T21:23:17Z")
At the November 2nd City Council 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. --- ## [\[ATXN\] FAN's Remarks on the HOME Act (2023-10-26)](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/atxn-fans-remarks-on-the-home-act-2023-10-26/3330)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/atxn-fans-remarks-on-the-home-act-2023-10-26/3330 "2023-11-09T19:47:16Z")
Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) enthusiastically endorsed the HOME Act in remarks before the joint City Council and Planning Commission Oct. 26th meeting. --- ## [Historic Rally Against I-35 Expansion: 11/05, 11am, at Sanchez Elementary](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/historic-rally-against-i-35-expansion-11-05-11am-at-sanchez-elementary/3329)
**Author:** [@hannes.mandel](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/hannes.mandel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/historic-rally-against-i-35-expansion-11-05-11am-at-sanchez-elementary/3329 "2023-10-29T23:26:27Z")
The expansion of I-35 through the heart of Austin, scheduled to start next spring, would hit our city with almost a decade of massive construction followed by more traffic, GHG emissions, pollution, noise, urban sprawl, … --- ## [HOME Public Comment Training Session](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/home-public-comment-training-session/3326)
**Author:** [@alim.virani](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/alim.virani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/home-public-comment-training-session/3326 "2023-10-22T19:15:30Z")
Interested in telling Council to legalize diverse homes but not sure how? Then we have the event for you this Monday! Learn simple, easy ways to give public comment so you can speak up for housing at the public hearing … --- ## [10/19 - HOME & HOPS - Austin City Activism for Housing at Cherrywood Coffee](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/10-19-home-hops-austin-city-activism-for-housing-at-cherrywood-coffee/3325)
**Author:** [@alim.virani](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/alim.virani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/10-19-home-hops-austin-city-activism-for-housing-at-cherrywood-coffee/3325 "2023-10-15T01:47:03Z")
Join fellow Austinites for an evening of housing activism served with delicious food and beverages at Cherrywood Coffee! More info here: https://actionnetwork.org/events/1019-home-hops-austin-city-happy-activism-hour --- ## [Tell City Council to Support Solution to Housing Affordability Crisis (by 10.26.2023)](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/tell-city-council-to-support-solution-to-housing-affordability-crisis-by-10-26-2023/3324)
**Author:** [@sylvia](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/sylvia)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/tell-city-council-to-support-solution-to-housing-affordability-crisis-by-10-26-2023/3324 "2023-10-11T22:09:50Z")
Hi everyone, I’m new to this forum and several years into living in Travis Heights. I hope I get to stay here for the long-term, but that’s uncertain with how the housing market has been faring. I know that resonates wi… --- ## [Rally For Housing](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/rally-for-housing/3322)
**Author:** [@alim.virani](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/alim.virani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/rally-for-housing/3322 "2023-08-22T15:01:08Z")
Rally for Housing! Show your support for Affordability Unlocked and VMU2, crucial affordable housing development tools currently under threat under Acuña v City of Austin. Join us in showing your support for making Aus… --- ## [Minneapolis crushes inflation through zoning](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/minneapolis-crushes-inflation-through-zoning/3321)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Wiley](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/Phil_Wiley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/minneapolis-crushes-inflation-through-zoning/3321 "2023-08-20T18:46:44Z")
Good case study on affordability benefits of relaxing single family zoning restrictions Minneapolis housing policies defeat NIMBYs, inflation | Fortune --- ## [Event: Building a Better Austin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/event-building-a-better-austin/3319)
**Author:** [@Cmcc](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/Cmcc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/event-building-a-better-austin/3319 "2023-08-02T23:49:45Z")
WHAT: Building a Better Austin - Mixer and Event WHEN: Sunday, August 13th · 5 - 8pm CDT WHERE: Scholz Garten RSVP: \[Eventbrite - Log In and Sign In) IWorried about the high cost of living in Austin? How about the sa… --- ## [City Council Advocacy Training: Champion Diverse Housing Options](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/city-council-advocacy-training-champion-diverse-housing-options/3318)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/city-council-advocacy-training-champion-diverse-housing-options/3318 "2023-07-15T23:52:41Z")
WHAT: City Council Advocacy Training: Champion Diverse Housing Options WHEN: Monday, July 17, 2023 · 7 - 8pm CDT WHERE: Online via Zoom RSVP: https://aura-train.eventbrite.com Interested in mastering the art of effec… --- ## [Barton Springs Road Survey](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/barton-springs-road-survey/3317)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/barton-springs-road-survey/3317 "2023-06-27T16:08:26Z")
From Safe Streets Austin: Barton Springs Road is iconic. And yet, it’s miserable and dangerous for walking, bicycling, transit, and driving. But that could finally change. Starting with a 12-month pilot, the City plans… --- ## [LAST DAY: Light Rail Virtual Open House](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/last-day-light-rail-virtual-open-house/3316)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2023, 1:26pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/last-day-light-rail-virtual-open-house/3316 "2023-05-02T13:26:34Z")
Today is the last day to provide feedback on five preliminary light rail options in the Austin Transit Partnership’s virtual open house. Please note that these options are for the initial investment only; the full system… --- ## [Austin Light Rail Open House](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/austin-light-rail-open-house/3315)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/austin-light-rail-open-house/3315 "2023-03-06T23:24:24Z")
WHAT: Austin Light Rail Open House WHEN: Tuesday, March 21 from 4 - 7 pm WHERE: Austin Central Library @ 710 W Cesar Chavez St. REGISTER: Register for the Austin Light Rail Open House - PublicInput.com Please join us… --- ## [Contact Travis County Commissioners Re: I-35](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/contact-travis-county-commissioners-re-i-35/3313)
**Author:** [@Felicity](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/Felicity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/contact-travis-county-commissioners-re-i-35/3313 "2023-02-27T18:13:09Z")
Hey everyone! We know that several of the NAs have rejected the current proposed I-35 plan for Central Austin. And thanks to some great work last week at Austin City Council, we got a solid resolution (and great amendm… --- ## [Help Elect Zo Qadri For Austin City Council (Upcoming Dec Runoff Election)](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/help-elect-zo-qadri-for-austin-city-council-upcoming-dec-runoff-election/3311)
**Author:** [@Pete\_Gilcrease](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/Pete_Gilcrease)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/help-elect-zo-qadri-for-austin-city-council-upcoming-dec-runoff-election/3311 "2022-11-24T19:04:36Z")
Hi FAN Members! We need your help to elect a strong pro-housing and pro-transportation Austin City Council. Not many people vote in runoffs, so your vote is much more important in the runoff than it was in the general e… --- ## [FAN Board Meeting with Special Guest Zo Qadri TODAY (2022-11-17)](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/fan-board-meeting-with-special-guest-zo-qadri-today-2022-11-17/3309)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/fan-board-meeting-with-special-guest-zo-qadri-today-2022-11-17/3309 "2022-11-17T16:27:46Z")
Tonight’s FAN board meeting will be at the Whitley Apartments conference room in downtown Austin. The Whitley Apartments is home to District 9 city council runoff candidate Zo Qadri, who is our special guest at the meeti… --- ## [Fall 2022 City Election Preferences](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/fall-2022-city-election-preferences/3296)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/fall-2022-city-election-preferences/3296 "2022-10-20T18:33:38Z")
What are your thoughts on the candidates running for city council in the upcoming city election? Reply with your thoughts and questions. FANs will soon be voting their preferences in a poll of the membership. In August,… --- ## [Happy Hour for Austin Housing](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/happy-hour-for-austin-housing/3304)
**Author:** [@Felicity](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/Felicity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2022, 7:32pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/happy-hour-for-austin-housing/3304 "2022-10-18T19:32:01Z")
Quick reminder! AURA & friends are hosting a fun pro-housing happy hour tomorrow Weds 10/19. We’ve got several of our great candidates confirmed to attend including CM Paige Ellis, Mayoral candidate Celia Israel, ATX C… --- ## [Farm&City Blog on the Statesman PUD](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/farm-city-blog-on-the-statesman-pud/3299)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/farm-city-blog-on-the-statesman-pud/3299 "2022-10-17T19:58:02Z")
“Austin city council has worked for many years to co-create a vision with various communities and stakeholders to allow a new dense, mixed-use, mixed-income development along the south shore of Lady Bird Lake, including … --- ## [FAN Fall 2022 Newsletter](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/fan-fall-2022-newsletter/3301)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/fan-fall-2022-newsletter/3301 "2022-10-16T19:23:20Z")
The FAN Fall 2022 Newsletter is out! In this edition: Vote: City Council Candidates and Proposition Poll City Council Candidate Forums and Resources Comment on Zoning and Rezoning Cases Next FAN Board Meeting --- ## [Tue Sep 6: District 5 City Council Candidate Forum](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/tue-sep-6-district-5-city-council-candidate-forum/3293)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/tue-sep-6-district-5-city-council-candidate-forum/3293 "2022-08-26T14:41:50Z")
Learn what the district 5 city council candidates envision for our neighborhoods and city at a candidate forum hosted by AURA, Farm&City, FAN, Environment Texas, Friends of Zilker NA, Rethink35, and Safe Streets Austin. … --- ## [TONIGHT: District 3 City Council Candidate Forum](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/tonight-district-3-city-council-candidate-forum/3291)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/tonight-district-3-city-council-candidate-forum/3291 "2022-08-17T15:27:23Z")
AURA, Farm&City, FAN, Rethink35, and Safe Streets Austin are hosting a forum with the district 3 city council candidates. The forum questions will focus on housing and transportation Please join us at the Montopolis Rec… --- ## [FAN Board Meeting (2022-08-18)](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/fan-board-meeting-2022-08-18/3290)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2022, 6:15pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/fan-board-meeting-2022-08-18/3290 "2022-08-16T18:15:14Z")
The next FAN board meeting is happening this Thursday. We’ll be getting to know the folks at Environment Texas and exploring common interests. WHAT: FAN Board Meeting WHEN: Thursday, August 18, 2022, 6:30 - 7:30 pm WH… --- ## [Downtown Mobility Survey](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/downtown-mobility-survey/3288)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2022, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/downtown-mobility-survey/3288 "2022-08-03T03:20:32Z")
Austin Transportation is conducting a survey through the end of September to evaluate the layout and functionality of our street network in Downtown Austin. The survey will take about five to 10 minutes to complete, and … --- ## [Welcoming Neighbors Network](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/welcoming-neighbors-network/3287)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2022, 11:11pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/welcoming-neighbors-network/3287 "2022-07-24T23:11:50Z")
FAN leaders heard from Henry, a representative of the Welcoming Neighbors Network (WNN), at Thursday’s board meeting. WNN is a national network of pro-housing groups that help each other be more effective by sharing bes… --- ## [FAN Board Meeting (2022-07-21)](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/fan-board-meeting-2022-07-21/3284)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/fan-board-meeting-2022-07-21/3284 "2022-07-19T15:00:42Z")
We have an exciting FAN board meeting coming up this Thursday. We’ll be meeting with representatives of the Welcoming Neighbors Network and reviewing answers to FAN’s city council candidate questionnaire. WHAT: FAN Boar… --- ## [Austin Transit Partnership seeking new board member](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/austin-transit-partnership-seeking-new-board-member/3282)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/austin-transit-partnership-seeking-new-board-member/3282 "2022-07-18T20:53:37Z")
The Austin Transit Partnership had opened an application for a community member to join its board of directors. Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) is an independent entity created after Austin voters approved Project Conn… --- ## [Rezone AISD Properties to Allow Multi-Family Housing?](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/rezone-aisd-properties-to-allow-multi-family-housing/3281)
**Author:** [@tommyates](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/tommyates)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 9:15am UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/rezone-aisd-properties-to-allow-multi-family-housing/3281 "2022-06-18T09:15:48Z")
“AISD has been looking for ways to solve its enrollment and affordability issues for years, and the results speak for themselves. Teachers and students continue to leave the district in droves. Because of the state pol… --- ## [Friends of Zilker Welcome Party](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/friends-of-zilker-welcome-party/3278)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/friends-of-zilker-welcome-party/3278 "2022-05-20T01:09:51Z")
WHAT: Friends of Zilker Welcome Party WHEN: Saturday, May 21, 2022, 3 - 5 pm WHERE: 8-Bit Pizza @ 2026 S. Lamar Blvd. Friends of Zilker Neighborhood Association is back to hosting in-person meetings. If you are inter… --- ## [KEYE TV segment on ADU regulations](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/keye-tv-segment-on-adu-regulations/31)
**Author:** [@Pete\_Gilcrease](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/Pete_Gilcrease)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2022, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/keye-tv-segment-on-adu-regulations/31 "2022-05-14T18:34:45Z")
Video Segment: http://www.keyetv.com/news/features/featured/stories/austinites-protest-restrictive-granny-flat-building-codes-11889.shtml Sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/austin-city-council-allow-gran… [Previous page](https://forum.atxfriends.org/c/general-austin/1.md) [Next page](https://forum.atxfriends.org/c/general-austin/1.md?page=2)