AURA received a grant for missing middle housing advocacy from Airbnb's Housing Accelerator, a new initiative to invest in affordable housing and pro-housing policy. The funding will let us hire our first-ever paid staffer, a part-time advocacy coordinator, ahead of a critical year for missing middle zoning in Austin.
This questionnaire is for AURA’s typical endorsement process. Incumbent City Council candidates went through an early endorsement process, including answering a more basic questionnaire which can be found here. AURA submitted nine questions on housing, land use, and transportation issues…
A new, low-cost proposal for strategic transit priority investments connecting Dog's Head to Austin's urban core.
See how City Council incumbents José Velásquez, Ryan Alter, and Zo Qadri responded to AURA’s questions on housing, transportation, and urbanism.
This guide provides an overview of AURA’s endorsed candidates for the May 26 Democratic primary elections. Position AURA’s Choice State Representative, District 49 Montserrat Garibay Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 4 George Morales Note: for Travis County Commissioner Precinct 4, while…
Austin ISD is facing a $181 million budget deficit, forcing closures and cuts to our schools, teachers, and staff. Letting AISD build housing on closed school sites is one of the most direct things Austin can do to support its public schools—starting with the Rosedale rezoning before City Council this Thursday.
This guide provides an overview of AURA’s endorsed candidates for the March 3 Democratic primary elections. Position AURA’s Choice State Representative, District 49 Josh Reyna State Representative, District 50 Jeremy Hendricks Travis County Commissioner, Precinct 2 Amanda Marzullo Travis County…
AURA submitted five questions on housing, land use, and transportation issues to candidates for the Texas House of Representatives in Districts 49 and 50. Below are their answers. In Texas, primary elections will be held on March 3. To see…
Mike Siegel is committed to tackling affordability and making Austin a city where all our essential workers – nurses, teachers, electricians, and more – can live and thrive. Mike knows Austin can do more to keep housing costs manageable, support…
This guide provides a clear overview of AURA’s endorsed candidates for Austin’s City Council elections. AURA is a grassroots, all-volunteer organization dedicated to solving Austin’s housing crisis by promoting diverse, abundant housing and accessible transit for all. Position AURA’s Choice…
