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Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Austin public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

Filtered to Development

33 topics in development

Development

Construction Training Program

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Development

Elm Ridge Apartments Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds

1 commentLast discussed Oct 8, 2026
Development↑Rising

Development & housing

1 supportive3 opposed1 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 24, 2026
Development

Affordable housing fee-in-lieu

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Development

Affordable Housing and Density

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 10, 2026
Development

Historic preservation

6 supportive
6 commentsLast discussed Aug 27, 2026
Development

Data Center Regulation

2 supportive1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Development

Bond Election

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Development

Rapid Rehousing

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 30, 2026
Development

Dog's Head Development

13 supportive35 opposed3 concerned
52 commentsLast discussed Jul 23, 2026
Development

ADA Compliance and Infrastructure

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 23, 2026
Development

Acquisition of 4800 Bolm Road for Affordable Housing

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 23, 2026
Development

Encampment Sweeps and APD Budget

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Development

Emergency Rental Assistance

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Development

Homeless Encampment Sweeps

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Development

Inclement Weather Shelter Ecosystem

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Development

Homelessness Prevention for Seniors

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Development

Homelessness Response System

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Development

Family Elder Care Housing

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Development

Homelessness and Health Services

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 22, 2026
Development

Dog's Head TERS and Development Agreement

19 opposed
19 commentsLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Development

St. John Properties Redevelopment

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 28, 2026
Development

Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 28, 2026
Development

I-35 Cap and Stitch Project

2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed May 26, 2026
Development

Dog’s Head Development Agreement

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Development

Elm Ridge Apartments Inducement Resolution

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 7, 2026
Development

Economic Development Policy

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 7, 2026
Development

Texas Gas Service Franchise

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 7, 2026
Development

Approve an ordinance annexing Ross Road right-of-way

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Mar 26, 2026
Development

AHFC 001

1 commentLast discussed Mar 12, 2026
Development

Authorize negotiation and execution of an amendment to the existing Master Development Agreement... 800 E. St. John Avenue

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 12, 2026
Development

Bridge shelter operation and social services contract

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Feb 26, 2026
Development

Rowan Vale Housing Project (Item 36)

4 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Feb 5, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Austin from local and regional media.

KVUElight rail displacement

Owners of JD's Supermarket in southeast Austin say light rail project could force them to close

The Austin Transit Partnership, the local government corporation behind the light rail project, disputes the claim.

Oct 9, 2026
KVUEpolice investigation

Austin police chief says feds have not turned over key evidence in ICE agent shooting probe

Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis says the investigation into the shooting involving an ICE agent remains ongoing and federal authorities have not shared key evidence.

Oct 9, 2026
KXANvoter registration

Travis County completes updates to 32,000 DPS voter registration records

Travis County says it has processed 32,000 voter registration records from DPS ahead of the Nov. 3 election and is now working through 20,000 paper applications.

Oct 9, 2026
KVUEdata center project

Taylor’s 664-acre data center project approved in 5-0 city council vote

Community members have opposed the development for months, questioning whether the planned protections are enough.

Oct 9, 2026
KVUEICE detention center impact

After waiting on answers from DHS, San Antonio to conduct its own studies on ICE detention center's local impact

City Council also pushed for a resolution to be voted on as early as next week that continues laying the ground for possible legal action to stop the ICE facility.

Oct 9, 2026
KVUEpark planning

Travis County seeks public input on plans for Reimers Ranch, newly acquired RGK Ranch Park

Travis County is asking for resident input to shape new parks near Lake Travis, focusing on accessibility and recreational options.

Oct 8, 2026
KXANbond spending

Austin leaders propose 'responsible' changes to city's bond spending

New numbers from the City of Austin show half-a-billion dollars in unspent bond programs.

Oct 8, 2026
KXANdata center approval

Taylor city council approves data center campus despite community concern

If approved, the campus could sprawl across 664 acres but feature about $28 million in local investments.

Oct 8, 2026
KXANpolice shooting investigation

Austin police expect to wrap ICE shooting investigation up in a 'couple of weeks'

The day an ICE officer shot and injured a 28-year-old man during a "targeted vehicle stop" in north Austin, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said the city would conduct an independent investigation into what happened.

Oct 8, 2026
Austin American-Statesmanpark use and events

Is Zilker Park still the right home for ACL Fest after 25 years?

Is Zilker Park still the right home for ACL Fest after 25 years? Austin American-Statesman

Oct 8, 2026
KVUEpark development

Cedar Creek residents oppose EdgeConneX park donation, fear increased traffic

A new park proposal for Bastrop County from the data center company does not sit well with residents in the Thousand Oaks community.

Oct 7, 2026
KXANsocial service funding

More funding coming to Austin's trauma recovery center

The Harvest Trauma Recovery Center will have enough money to stay open after funding uncertainty following the completion of the pilot money that ran out on Sept. 30.

Oct 7, 2026