Learn more about two current projects that are helping individuals and families in our community who are experiencing homelessness and find out how you can get involved.
Category Archives: Homelessness
Proposed Amendments to Public Order Ordinances
We have been working closely with the Mayor and City Council on amendments to the public order ordinances that will be discussed during a special meeting of City Council on Wednesday, September 18. We submitted the following letter to Mayor Adler and City Council this morning with our recommendations for adjustments to the ordinances.
Press Release: Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation announces pledge to help open shelter for women, children and families
The Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation pledged its financial support for the Rathgeber Center—a new, temporary emergency shelter for women with children, as well as families.
Catch up on Recent Events Focused on Ordinances and Homelessness
Over the last several weeks, Austinites have joined city leaders and organizations to discuss the recent changes to Austin’s public ordinances and learn about the city’s plan to move forward with solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness. You can watch the most recent discussions and public forums by visiting the links below.
Town Hall on Ordinances & Homelessness with City Leaders on August 21
Join us for a town hall meeting to discuss the recent changes to Austin’s public order ordinances and the city’s plan to move forward with solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness. And get up to speed with these resources before the August 21 town hall meeting.
Town Hall on Ordinances & Homelessness with City Leaders on August 21
Join us for a town hall meeting featuring Mayor Steve Adler and City Council members to discuss the recent changes to Austin’s public order ordinances and the city’s plan to move forward with solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness Town Hall:…
FAQs about the Recent Ordinance Changes
On July 23, we hosted a community forum on the recent changes to the camping and sit/lie ordinances. Nearly 400 hundred community members attended the event which featured a panel discussion on the impact of the changes, enforcement of the…
Full Audio: Community Forum on Ordinance Changes
Hear a full audio recording of last night’s community forum on the recent ordinance changes featuring a panel with APD, the City of Austin, and the Downtown Alliance.
City Council Approves Amendments to Solicitation, Camping & Sit/Lie Ordinances
Last Thursday, the Austin City Council voted to amend ordinances on soliciting, camping, sitting and lying in public spaces. Here is what to expect when the amended ordinances go into effect on or about July 1. Learn more at a community meeting next month with APD.
City Council could repeal or narrow controversial homeless laws
The council plans to consider repealing the city’s panhandling ordinance and narrowing the city’s camping ordinance and its “no sit/lie” ordinance.