Lawsuit Seeks to Block Converting Microtel for Permanent Supportive Housing for City's Homeless

One project stalls, another moves along

"...purchase of a motel that would be converted into supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. On Dec. 10, City..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Marshalling Funds for Supportive Housing

Council proposes community discussions on homelessness

"...expected to take the next step toward funding the permanent supportive housing proposal for the Marshall Apart­ments in East..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Falls Behind on Housing Goals

Housing for Austin’s poorest residents in short supply

"...Two recently released scorecards measuring progress on affordable housing show that the city continues to fall short of..."

Jan. 29, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Victory for Housing

Voters overwhelmingly approve city bond proposition

"...This time, affordable housing advocates had something to celebrate Tuesday when they gathered..."

Nov. 6, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

A Path Toward Permanent Housing in North Austin

Council approves funding for Espero at Rutland

"...City Council has approved a combination of state housing tax credits, funding from the 2018 housing bond, and..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Affordable Housing by the Numbers

Austin needs more housing to address homelessness

"...the next decade, Austin needs 1,900 new units of housing – 350 of those in the next four years..."

March 5, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Council Recap: Water and Housing

Council takes on excessive water bills, "missing middle" in housing

"...measures during its April 7 meeting related to affordable housing, ground transportation chauffeurs, excessive water bills, and zoning to..."

April 8, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

A Victory for Housing

City bond prop wins 61% voter approval

"...This time, affordable housing advocates had something to celebrate Tuesday when they gathered..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Spencer To Head Neighborhood Housing and Community Development

"...Ott appointed Betsy Spencer to head the city's Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office. The move comes at a..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Gears Up for $300M+ Housing Bond

Austin voters will likely be asked to approve the money in November

"...voters will likely be asked to approve a new housing bond in November, following the launch of a campaign..."

July 15, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Then There's This: Housing Chill

Defeat of Proposition 15 poses new challenges for city's affordability goals

"..."I hope you don't scold the electorate," housing advocate Frances Ferguson said, trying to strike a positive..."

Nov. 16, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Manor Road Housing Project Looking for a Home

Neighborhoods balk at a proposed homeless and low-income housing development on Manor Road

"...of rezoning 5908 Manor Rd. to enable an affordable housing development, odds are the project will not survive an..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Lydia Crafts

The Daily Hustle: 12/7/10

Your City Council catalog for this Thursday

"...items and a few real doozies: the E. 12th permanent supportive housing controversy, an unpopular zoning request along Barton..."

Dec. 7, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The 12th of Never

The dispute over one Eastside housing proposal reflects a larger Austin conflict

"...Nevertheless, two nearby neighborhood associations are livid that a supportive housing proposal – including currently homeless people as potential..."

Dec. 17, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Unhoused Moved to "Bridge Shelter" As City HEALs Its First Encampment

20 people living outside Terrazas Library relocated

"...relocate people and clear campsites as part of the Housing-Focused Homeless Encampment Assistance Link (HEAL) initiative approved by City..."

June 17, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Hall Hustle: Home Away From Home

Council decamps to the Carver and considers housing the homeless

"...of the Texas chapter of the nonprofit Corporation for Supportive Housing, led the council through a marathon presentation, weighing..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Austin at Large: On the Ground, in the Sky

Council tackles Austin’s intractable housing crisis in several dimensions

"...in many weeks, Council has turned its attentions to housing – Austin's lack of it, City Hall's increasingly complex..."

April 9, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

City Hall Hustle: The Hangover

Recycling, homeless housing, and spandex – cure for a migraine?

"...roughly $13 million remaining from $55 million in affordable housing funds approved in the 2006 bond election (Item 53)...."

March 26, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Council Recap: Kelly Holds Out on Hotel Purchase As City Gets Ready to HEAL

High-profile homelessness initiatives dominate meeting

"...Northwest Austin, to be converted into 83 units of permanent supportive housing to help the most vulnerable among the..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: Breaking Down the Bonds

Affordable housing headlines, but there's plenty in the package

"...major bond propositions, headlined by the $250 million affordable housing Prop A, which has thus far generated the most..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Downtown Puzzle: ARCH Support

Can the mayor’s plan generate millions for homeless services and permanent housing?

"...Adler's plan was hatched in part to help create housing options for the Downtown area's homeless population – which..."

Sept. 22, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council OK's Motel Purchase to Help Homeless

Also on the dais: parks, trains, trails, diapers

"...Oltorf and I-35 to serve as temporary bridge and permanent supportive housing for those now homeless and unsheltered...."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Daily Hustle: 12/3/10

Marshall arms race heats up

"...wrote about it earlier this week, the Marshall Apartments permanent supportive housing proposal has absolutely gone bananas, with press..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Council Recap: It's a Long Way From City Hall to the Landfill

Tensions over trash, and wheeling and dealing to Save Muny

"...Lions Municipal Golf Course and preliminary approval to new housing at the former Graffiti Park...."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

City Hall Hustle: Across The Universe

Housing advocate Troxell provides chapter and verse on living wage

"...a formula to calculate the ULW indexed to local housing costs, "the number one most expensive item in the..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 10/11/10

House the Homeless founder now author

"...With a recent presentation on permanent supportive housing – a strategy that Dallas Observer columnist..."

Oct. 11, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 11/30/10

Of social service contracts and shared lanes

"...subjects that continue to capture his attention this week: permanent supportive housing coupled with social services, and the argument..."

Nov. 30, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Austin Looks for Routes Out of Its Homelessness Crisis

Under pressure, the city experiments with fast and sustainable strategies

"...pandemic, to two now, as guests exit into other housing options, or back to the street. As a public..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Questions Abound as New Campground, Shelter Plans Announced

Helping address homelessness, or delaying real solutions?

"...do the work of connecting people with services and housing. Without actual case management services on-site, concerned advocates say,..."

Nov. 7, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

ProLodges Saves and Changes Some of Austin's Most Vulnerable Lives

Can the city keep them open?

"...one of the most important benefits of non-congregate transitional housing facilities, like the ProLodges, where guests have rooms of..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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