Uncategorized

QAP Screening Comments

The Austin Housing Coalition is a coalition of nonprofit agencies and other interested organizations, businesses, and residents who support the creation, improvement, and preservation of affordable housing for the Austin community. We believe in providing safe, quality, affordable housing options to all types of people, including those who have been involved in the criminal justice… Read more QAP Screening Comments

Fair Chance Housing Resolution Statement of Support

Dear Mayor and Council Members, The Austin Housing Coalition is a coalition of nonprofit entities and other interested organizations, businesses, and residents who support the development of safe affordable housing for Austin residents. Today, the Executive Committee of the Austin Housing Coalition voted to support the Fair Chance Housing Resolution, Item 94 on Austin City Council’s June 11th… Read more Fair Chance Housing Resolution Statement of Support

LDC Second Revision Comments

Dear Mayor and Council Members, The Austin Housing Coalition (formerly the CHDO Roundtable) has represented the community of “housers” across Austin and Central Texas since its founding in 2003. We are nonprofit housing developers, housing and policy experts, and other interested organizations, businesses, and residents who support the development of safe, affordable housing for Austin… Read more LDC Second Revision Comments

Response to 2019 Land Development Code

Dear Mayor and Council Members, The mission of the Austin Housing Coalition is to support members in creating, improving, and preserving affordable housing for the Austin community through collaborative education, advocacy, and organizing.  We see the Land Development Code rewrite as one essential step in reaching our broader goals as a community of “housers” across… Read more Response to 2019 Land Development Code

Use of CDBG Funds

Dear Mayor and Council Members, The Austin Housing Coalition (formerly the CHDO Roundtable) has represented the community of “housers” across Austin and Central Texas since its founding in 2003. We are nonprofit housing developers, housing and policy experts,  and other interested organizations, businesses, and  residents who support the development of safe,  affordable housing for Austin… Read more Use of CDBG Funds

Response to LDC

Dear Mayor and Council Members, The Austin Housing Coalition is a coalition of nonprofit agencies and other interested organizations, businesses, and residents who support the development of safe affordable housing for Austin residents. We appreciate Austin City Council efforts to provide the City Manager policy direction regarding the Land Development Code. Revising the Land Development… Read more Response to LDC

Letter to City Council Supporting Resolution No. 20190221-027

Dear Mayor and Council Members, The Austin Housing Coalition (formerly the CHDO Roundtable) has represented the community of “housers” across Austin and Central Texas since its founding in 2003. We are nonprofit housing developers, housing and policy experts, and other interested organizations, businesses, and residents who support the development of safe, affordable housing for Austin… Read more Letter to City Council Supporting Resolution No. 20190221-027

Support for the Housing Working Group’s Bond Package Recommendation for Housing

Dear Bond Election Advisory Task Force Members, The Austin Housing Coalition (formerly the CHDO Roundtable) has represented the community of “housers” across Austin and Central Texas since its founding in 2003. We are nonprofit housing developers, housing and policy experts, and other interested organizations, businesses, and residents who support the development of safe, affordable housing… Read more Support for the Housing Working Group’s Bond Package Recommendation for Housing

Code NEXT Response

Dear CodeNEXT Staff and Consultants, The Austin Housing Coalition (formerly the CHDO Roundtable) has represented the community of “housers” across Austin and Central Texas since its founding in 2003. We are nonprofit housing developers, housing and policy experts, and other interested organizations, businesses, and residents who support the development of safe, affordable housing for Austin… Read more Code NEXT Response

Austin Housing Coalition comments on Draft City of Austin Housing Plan

To Council Members and City Staff; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY First and foremost, we extend our deep appreciation to the City of Austin, and specifically Neighborhood Housing & Community Development, for creating the draft of a formalized and well-considered affordable Housing Plan. This effort aligns with key recommendations we provided in our 2011 CHDO Roundtable Position Paper… Read more Austin Housing Coalition comments on Draft City of Austin Housing Plan