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**Author:** [@PeteGilcrease](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/PeteGilcrease)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2015, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/send-me-an-email-for-every-new-post-option-in-forums/39 "2015-06-01T23:05:54Z")
Click on your profile picture in the top right, then click on the wheel that says “Preferences” (when your mouse hovers over it). Then check the following option to have all forum posts emailed to you when they are poste… --- ## [Please Read The Guidlines](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/please-read-the-guidlines/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 5:00pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/please-read-the-guidlines/8 "2015-05-09T17:00:46Z")
Welcome to the Friends of Austin Neighborhood Forum. Before submitting any posts or starting new topics please read through all of the community guidelines: Use your full name in your profile A picture of your face is … --- ## [I built a tool to see what’s being developed around an Austin address](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/i-built-a-tool-to-see-what-s-being-developed-around-an-austin-address/3389)
**Author:** [@EKepps](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/EKepps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/i-built-a-tool-to-see-what-s-being-developed-around-an-austin-address/3389 "2026-09-23T19:44:20Z")
I’ve been digging through Austin’s public development and permit data and thought it would be useful if homeowners could see what’s actually changing around their property without having to search through city databases. … --- ## ["Urban Air Mobility" and Our Neighborhoods](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/urban-air-mobility-and-our-neighborhoods/3385)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/urban-air-mobility-and-our-neighborhoods/3385 "2026-08-23T14:56:27Z")
An opportunity to share your thoughts on “urban air mobility” and what it might mean for our neighborhoods: Hello! I’m Pranati Kompella, a research assistant at the UT Austin School of Information. I’m reaching out be… --- ## [Connect with the 2026 City Council Candidates](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/connect-with-the-2026-city-council-candidates/3384)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 10:13pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/connect-with-the-2026-city-council-candidates/3384 "2026-06-16T22:13:16Z")
As it does each city council election year, FAN has published its city council candidate contact sheet on the website. Over twenty candidates have already declared, and election day isn’t until November. --- ## [Building Austin Housing (Academic Opinion Poll)](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/building-austin-housing-academic-opinion-poll/3371)
**Author:** [@scoutob](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/scoutob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/building-austin-housing-academic-opinion-poll/3371 "2026-04-24T18:52:32Z")
Hi Austin, we are a group of MBA students collecting resident opinions for a school project in partnership with Change.org and we want to hear from you. Can you take 60 seconds to weigh in? Should Austin allow townhomes… --- ## [Cesar Chavez Street Renaming (Academic Research Opinion Poll)](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/cesar-chavez-street-renaming-academic-research-opinion-poll/3370)
**Author:** [@scoutob](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/scoutob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/cesar-chavez-street-renaming-academic-research-opinion-poll/3370 "2026-04-24T18:36:43Z")
Hi Austin, we are a group of UC Berkeley MBA students collecting resident opinions for a school project in partnership with Change.org and we want to hear from you. Can you take 1 minute to weigh in? Should Austin renam… --- ## [Density Is Not a Bonus](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/density-is-not-a-bonus/3367)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/density-is-not-a-bonus/3367 "2025-06-05T16:54:02Z")
As the city considers changes and calibrations to density bonus programs, Ryan Puzycki just published a Substack article pointing out fundamental flaws in such programs. The article includes a favorable mention of an alt… --- ## [Proposed Resolution In Support of Single-Stair Reform](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/proposed-resolution-in-support-of-single-stair-reform/3366)
**Author:** [@ParkerW](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/ParkerW)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2025, 7:07pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/proposed-resolution-in-support-of-single-stair-reform/3366 "2025-01-20T19:07:36Z")
Hey all, The City is currently going through the process of updating its technical codes, including the building code, which controls the design of any residential structure with more than three floors or more than two … --- ## [Draft EIS Reveals New Light Rail Details and Options](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/draft-eis-reveals-new-light-rail-details-and-options/3364)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/draft-eis-reveals-new-light-rail-details-and-options/3364 "2025-01-11T20:19:13Z")
The Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has released a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) that details plans for light rail and the impacts they will have on the current environment. The sections of the draft EIS a… --- ## [District 7 Runoff: Dec 14th!](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/district-7-runoff-dec-14th/3363)
**Author:** [@alim.virani](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/alim.virani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/district-7-runoff-dec-14th/3363 "2024-12-02T04:28:37Z")
Hello friends and neighbors, There’s a runoff happening in District 7 - none of the candidates got a majority on election day - and I highly recommend voting for Mike Siegel! He’s a former public school teacher and curr… --- ## [I-35 Groundbreaking Protest Wed October 30](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/i-35-groundbreaking-protest-wed-october-30/3361)
**Author:** [@atx512](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/atx512)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2024, 6:47pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/i-35-groundbreaking-protest-wed-october-30/3361 "2024-10-23T18:47:47Z")
Hello All, Miriam here from Rethink35: Please join us to protest TxDOT’s groundbreaking for the I-35 expansion on October 30th! Our lawsuit is moving full steam ahead and we expect to go to trial in the coming months. … --- ## [Come Poll Greet with AURA](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/come-poll-greet-with-aura/3360)
**Author:** [@zach](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/zach)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/come-poll-greet-with-aura/3360 "2024-10-19T19:56:13Z")
Hello Fanians(Faniatics?) AURA is organizing poll greeting throughout early voting, starting Monday. This is the most effective thing we do and it’s likely the margins are gonna be close in several districts between a … --- ## [FAN Poll: Fall 2024 City Election Preferences](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/fan-poll-fall-2024-city-election-preferences/3356)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/fan-poll-fall-2024-city-election-preferences/3356 "2024-10-16T18:31:11Z")
By now, if you are a Friends of Austin Neighborhoods (FAN) member, you should have received your secure ballot to vote in FAN’s 2024 city election preferences poll. It includes races for mayor, city council districts 2, … --- ## [Housing And Mobility Candidate Forum in D6 on August 7th](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/housing-and-mobility-candidate-forum-in-d6-on-august-7th/3355)
**Author:** [@alim.virani](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/alim.virani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 2:45am UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/housing-and-mobility-candidate-forum-in-d6-on-august-7th/3355 "2024-08-02T02:45:22Z")
We’re pleased to announce our third and final candidate forum in District 6 will take place on August 7th at 6pm. Here are the details: Where: Springs Branch Library, 8637 Spicewood Springs Rd. When: Wednesday. Augus… --- ## [Answers to FAN's 2024 City Council Candidate Questionnaire](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/answers-to-fans-2024-city-council-candidate-questionnaire/3354)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 6:37pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/answers-to-fans-2024-city-council-candidate-questionnaire/3354 "2024-07-29T18:37:45Z")
FAN just issued a media release announcing that we’ve published candidates’ answers to our 2024 city council candidate questionnaire. We received responses from 14 out of a field of 17 candidates. Candidates Gary Bledsoe… --- ## [Housing And Mobility Candidate Forum in D7 on July 25th](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/housing-and-mobility-candidate-forum-in-d7-on-july-25th/3353)
**Author:** [@alim.virani](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/alim.virani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/housing-and-mobility-candidate-forum-in-d7-on-july-25th/3353 "2024-07-18T13:55:50Z")
We’re pleased to announce that our second candidate forum in district 7 will take place on July 25th at 7pm. We are also pleased that CM Pool has agreed to moderate the event. Here are the details: Where: Austin Commun… --- ## [July 2024 FAN Newsletter](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/july-2024-fan-newsletter/3350)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/july-2024-fan-newsletter/3350 "2024-07-07T21:34:28Z")
The July 2024 FAN newsletter is out! In this edition: • Upcoming City Council Elections • District 10 Candidate Forum • Celebrate Austin Urbanism with @chrisriley1310 • Propose a FAN Resolution --- ## [Housing And Mobility Candidate Forum in D10 on July 11th](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/housing-and-mobility-candidate-forum-in-d10-on-july-11th/3349)
**Author:** [@alim.virani](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/alim.virani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2024, 3:49am UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/housing-and-mobility-candidate-forum-in-d10-on-july-11th/3349 "2024-07-03T03:49:00Z")
We’re pleased to announce that the housing and mobility coalition’s candidate forum will take place on July 11th at 6 PM. Here are the details: St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church 8134 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759 July 11th; … --- ## [Meet & Greet for Council Candidates for Districts 6, 7, and 10](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/meet-greet-for-council-candidates-for-districts-6-7-and-10/3348)
**Author:** [@alim.virani](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/alim.virani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/meet-greet-for-council-candidates-for-districts-6-7-and-10/3348 "2024-05-20T23:07:38Z")
Hello all, This Thursday AURA is having a meet & greet for council candidates for districts 6, 7, and 10 Kind Regards, Alim --- ## [Biggest Day of The Year for Housing in Austin! Help support!](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/biggest-day-of-the-year-for-housing-in-austin-help-support/3347)
**Author:** [@alim.virani](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/alim.virani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2024, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/biggest-day-of-the-year-for-housing-in-austin-help-support/3347 "2024-05-14T00:11:13Z")
Hello Neighbors, This Thursday will be the biggest day of the year for housing as Austin City Council holds a public hearing and then votes on zoning changes to make Austin more affordable, walkable, and to support ligh… --- ## [Mobility Town Hall](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/mobility-town-hall/3346)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/mobility-town-hall/3346 "2024-05-07T12:40:20Z")
Council Members Chiti Vela and Zo Qadri are hosting a mobility town hall Thursday, May 9. Staff from Capital Metro, Austin Transportation, and Project Connect will be there to answer questions. A question and answer sess… --- ## [HOME and ETOD - Timeline of Opportunities to Participate](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/home-and-etod-timeline-of-opportunities-to-participate/3345)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 6:25am UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/home-and-etod-timeline-of-opportunities-to-participate/3345 "2024-04-11T06:25:33Z")
Here are several key events and public hearing on proposed land development code changes. April 11 – City Hall at 9AM: Special called joint public hearing of Austin City Council and Planning Commission April 17 – Centr… --- ## [\[Urgent\] \[Action\] Come speak in support of housing reforms designed to make Austin more walkable, transit-supportive, and environmentally friendly for all residents!](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/urgent-action-come-speak-in-support-of-housing-reforms-designed-to-make-austin-more-walkable-transit-supportive-and-environmentally-friendly-for-all-residents/3344)
**Author:** [@alim.virani](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/alim.virani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/urgent-action-come-speak-in-support-of-housing-reforms-designed-to-make-austin-more-walkable-transit-supportive-and-environmentally-friendly-for-all-residents/3344 "2024-04-09T16:10:21Z")
What: On April 11th, Austin City Council is considering housing reforms designed to make Austin more walkable, transit-supportive, and environmentally friendly for all residents! Why: We want to support this resolution … --- ## [Please Submit Public Comment Regarding I-35](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/please-submit-public-comment-regarding-i-35/3343)
**Author:** [@atx512](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/atx512)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2024, 6:53pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/please-submit-public-comment-regarding-i-35/3343 "2024-04-07T18:53:55Z")
Hello FAN Friends - Miriam here from Rethink35. Please consider submitting public comment for CAMPO’s public hearing regarding the funding of the I-35 expansion! Ask CAMPO members to not support funding the expansion o… --- ## [YIMBYtown - national YIMBY conference in Austin! Feb. 26-28](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/yimbytown-national-yimby-conference-in-austin-feb-26-28/3340)
**Author:** [@mgorse](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/mgorse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/yimbytown-national-yimby-conference-in-austin-feb-26-28/3340 "2024-02-05T21:44:42Z")
In just a few short weeks, advocates and experts from around the country will be converging in Austin for the biggest and best pro-housing conference, YIMBYtown. We’ll be talking about zoning reform, single stair standar… --- ## [TxDOT IH-35 Lawsuit](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/txdot-ih-35-lawsuit/3337)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/txdot-ih-35-lawsuit/3337 "2024-01-16T17:36:31Z")
Rethink 35 and other organizations are suing TxDOT over its I-35 Capital Express Central project. Should FAN join these other organizations as a plaintiff in the lawsuit? As announced here, FAN’s membership voted in Oct… --- ## [Speak in favor of Missing Middle Housing and the Home Act!](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/speak-in-favor-of-missing-middle-housing-and-the-home-act/3335)
**Author:** [@alim.virani](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/alim.virani)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/speak-in-favor-of-missing-middle-housing-and-the-home-act/3335 "2023-12-05T17:52:02Z")
Hello y’all, This Thursday, December 7th, city council will be voting on legalizing missing middle housing in Phase 1 of the Home Act (Item 001). Please consider signing up to speak here: Register in favor of item 001… --- ## [HOME Social Hour this Thursday evening!](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/home-social-hour-this-thursday-evening/3334)
**Author:** [@alim.virani](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/alim.virani)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/home-social-hour-this-thursday-evening/3334 "2023-11-29T00:44:53Z")
Hello all, Come to HOME Social Hour this Thursday Nov 30th at 6pm at Black Star Coop We’ll be celebrating HOME Phase I and advocating for missing middle housing! See: https://twitter.com/AURAatx/status/17295484216172… --- ## [\[ATXN\] FAN’s Remarks on the HOME Act (2023-11-14)](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/atxn-fan-s-remarks-on-the-home-act-2023-11-14/3333)
**Author:** [@rcauvin](https://forum.atxfriends.org/u/rcauvin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.atxfriends.org/t/atxn-fan-s-remarks-on-the-home-act-2023-11-14/3333 "2023-11-16T20:21:37Z")
At the November 14, 2023 meeting of the Planning Commission, @tommyates delivered remarks on behalf of FAN, expressing support for the HOME initiative. [Next page](https://forum.atxfriends.org/latest.md?page=1)