As Farm&City has done in past years, I want to take a moment to highlight meaningful policy improvements and moments of progress across the state — especially in transportation, urban planning, sustainability, and equity. Even in a year of transition and upheaval, some good things still happened in Texas public policy. These changes did not happen …
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The most effective way for Austin to address housing un-affordability, climate change, and traffic safety, is to allow more housing within walking distance of high quality transit in the city. An overall increase in the supply of housing in the city will relieve upward price pressure. Denser housing near transit will allow for more people …
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What should we do to fix the I-35 corridor? What should TXDOT be trying to achieve in its design? How should its process work with community leaders, residents, and businesses to optimize this plan? Join us at the monthly Policy Hacking Meetup on ZoomThursday, December 3, 6 – 7:30 pm A crucial public comment period …
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