Environmental sustainability implications of Austin’s regional growth policies

by Jay Blazek CrossleyGrowing Weirder, TexurbanPosted on Comments are Disabled

In the Austin region, we must reduce our metropolitan carbon emissions to play a responsible role in the 21st century world community. Unfortunately, many of our public policies continue to increase our carbon footprint – especially land use and transportation policies. As we grow from two to four million, we have the opportunity to lower …

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Austin Considers Expanding Regressive Homestead Exemptions

by Ashkan JahangiriGrowing WeirderPosted on Comments are Disabled

Tomorrow, Austin City Council will vote on a proposal to cut next year’s revenue by $5 million by increasing the city’s property tax homestead exemption from 8% to 10%, a reduction in taxes for the minority of city residents who own homes. While affordability is a major concern that city council can address through legislation, homestead …

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How much of Austin is off limits to new housing through compatibility?

by Jay Blazek CrossleyGrowing WeirderPosted on Comments are Disabled

Austin is a green city. Austin is welcoming to all people. Austin is a smart city of the future. Austin limits access to affordable housing and low-carbon lifestyle options because some people feel their lifestyles are threatened by being able to see other buildings from the middle of their back yard. One of these statements …

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