'Your City Could Be Better': What Austin Needs To Know About Utah's Controversial 'Homeless Campus' Plan

'Your City Could Be Better': What Austin Needs To Know About Utah's Controversial 'Homeless Campus' Plan

Homelessness is one of the major issues that cities like Austin are trying to solve. The state of Utah is planning to build a 16-acre homeless campus on the outskirts of Salt Lake City, where unhoused people with mental illnesses or addiction issues could be sheltered and in some cases involuntarily committed. This controversial idea is the brainchild of conservative think tanks, and it’s one that’s very much being embraced by the Trump administration and the Utah legislature. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta about how this plan is meant to work, the concerns about forced institutionalization, and why the state is pushing for this even though it goes against the recommendations of local experts and service providers. Mentioned on the show: Interrogating Controversial Homeless Policy Proposals (City Cast Salt Lake) Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

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 ‘Your City Could Be Better’: DC’s Plan To Hold Federal Agents Accountable — Presented By City Cast Austin

 ‘Your City Could Be Better’: DC’s Plan To Hold Federal Agents Accountable — Presented By City Cast Austin

Austinites are concerned about police accountability, especially with the increased presence of federal troops in many cities. DC Council in Washington recently passed emergency legislation requiring ...

15 Mar 30min

Developer Tears Down Historic Building, How To Avoid Bad Weekend Traffic, & Non-SXSW Goings-On

Developer Tears Down Historic Building, How To Avoid Bad Weekend Traffic, & Non-SXSW Goings-On

Welcome to SXSW 2026! If you're planning on heading downtown, things might look a little different this year. On this week's Friday News Round Up, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer E...

13 Mar 40min

Your Guide to SXSW 2026

Your Guide to SXSW 2026

It’s SXSW — and downtown Austin has been transformed like never before, with programming even more spread out than usual due to the lack of a convention center. So, what will SXSW’s 40th year look lik...

12 Mar 33min

Where To Eat Late During SXSW

Where To Eat Late During SXSW

Spring festival season is here, just as more restaurants around Austin are beginning to offer late-night dining. If you’re planning on being out past 10 p.m. and looking for a spot to grab a bite, we’...

11 Mar 31min

How Austin Voted, Buford’s Reopens, and How to Escape SXSW

How Austin Voted, Buford’s Reopens, and How to Escape SXSW

Last week, Austinites turned out to the polls in record numbers, eager to cast their ballots in this year's primary election. On this week's Tuesday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by exec...

10 Mar 38min

Should Austin Spend Money to Save Money?

Should Austin Spend Money to Save Money?

Austin City Council is considering spending money to hire an outside auditor — even though it has an audit office — to identify ways the city could save money. But what are their motivations? Is it to...

9 Mar 34min

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