Sounds boring, but it’s actually one of the most important things local government is in charge of. That’s why we write stories breaking down the jargon and explaining how these policies affect everything from affordability to equity (not to mention how much you’re paying for rent!).
By now you’ve heard the news. CodeNEXT is dead. Or is it? Wait, what’s going on? Like everything with CodeNEXT, there has been some confusion around Austin Mayor Steve Adler’s comments on Wednesday about the controversial rewrite of our land development code (aka CodeNEXT).
There are few things as confusing in Austin right now as CodeNEXT. At times, it can seem like there are hundreds of opposing viewpoints, all being tossed around online and in public meetings at a lightening fast pace. And that can make it hard for
It’s getting closer and closer to decision-making time over Austin’s news-making, controversial city policy (aka CodeNEXT). And there’s still time for you to participate in the process. City Council is hosting two public hearings on the topic next week on Tuesday, May 29th and
The time to get involved in Austin’s controversial, news-making, important, big deal city policy (otherwise known as CodeNEXT) is now. (As a reminder… CodeNEXT is the city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, which is basically a rule book for the city, explaining what can be built where. CodeNEXT
Want to make your voice be heard on an important city issue? The dates have just been announced for CodeNEXT’s public hearings. (As a reminder… CodeNEXT is the city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, which is basically a rule book for the city, explaining what can be built
Guest Post – from Al Braden Al Braden is a local environmental activist and photographer. “Thanks for the invite to come back. I am a member of Sierra Club,” Austin Mayor Steve Adler said as he took the stage at Austin Sierra Club’s
The moment many have been waiting for has finally arrived… the newest draft of CodeNEXT will be revealed to the public next week. Recap time! What’s been going on with CodeNEXT? As a reminder, CodeNEXT is the city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, which
The conversation around CodeNEXT continued last week, particularly as it relates to one very important topic – gentrification. A group of community activists (including the organization Community Not Commodity) gathered in East Austin on Martin Luther King Day to protest CodeNEXT and to propose their own East Austin People’s
Still have questions about CodeNEXT? Everyone does. That’s why the City of Austin has launched a new Facebook live video series, designed to provide more information about this very important local policy. (As a reminder, CodeNEXT is the city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, which is basically a rule book
If you’re a consistent reader of AEN or a follower of local news, you’ve been reading a lot about CodeNEXT lately. (And if you haven’t, that’s okay too. As a reminder, CodeNEXT is the city’s effort to rewrite its land development code, which is basically a rule book for the city, explaining
What the heck is CodeNEXT? It’s the city’s effort to rewrite its land development code (and it will affect everything from transportation, to affordability, to gentrification in Austin). So what’s in it? And what does it mean for you? Find out with the latest podcast
The debate and discussion around CodeNEXT heated up this week as community and environmental leaders held press conferences and rallies to share their opinions on the city’s controversial effort to rewrite its land development code. (As a reminder, CodeNEXT is the city’s effort to rewrite its land development