For the past five years, the city of Austin has been working on a revised land-use ordinance called CodeNext. The
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The Real Obstacles to the American Dream
A recent editorial in the Dallas Morning News states that The idea of the American Dream is that anyone can
Regulations and Affordable Housing
We hear lots of talk about affordable housing, but few mention one of the primary causes of unaffordable housing–government regulations.
Choices and Affordable Housing
The advocates of affordable housing ignore two crucial factors that impact an individual’s economic opportunities. One of those factors is
The Affordable Housing Crisis: Causes and Cures
In recent years, we have repeatedly been told that Texas is facing an affordable housing crisis. In June 2017, the
The Family Homestead Initiative
In November, Austin City Council approved the Family Homestead Initiative. According to the Austin Monitor, Council Member Delia Garza, who