'Your City Could Be Better': How Austin is Succeeding at Affordable Housing

'Your City Could Be Better': How Austin is Succeeding at Affordable Housing

Austin is building more affordable housing than any other American city right now — 50% more, by some measures, than the second most successful city. However, Austin is also seeing a shortage in housing that middle- and lower-income residents can afford. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Austin host Nikki DaVaughn about this paradox, Austin's affordable housing successes, and where the city’s still falling short. Plus, how far is too far to walk to a neighbor’s house? 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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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

'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...

8 Mar 33min

AI's Role in Tuesday’s Elections, an Update on Sunday's Shooting, & It's My Park Day

AI's Role in Tuesday’s Elections, an Update on Sunday's Shooting, & It's My Park Day

Yesterday, Austin police released new details about the deadly shooting that unfolded early Sunday on West Sixth Street, including 911 calls and video footage from the area. On this week's Friday News...

6 Mar 45min

Your Guide to March 2026 in Austin

Your Guide to March 2026 in Austin

We made it past Austin’s several weeks of winter, and spring is officially springing. It’s time for festivals, bluebonnets, Election Day, and so much more. Host Nikki DaVaughn and executive producer E...

5 Mar 38min

Talarico Wins, Cornyn and Paxton Face Runoff, & More Election News

Talarico Wins, Cornyn and Paxton Face Runoff, & More Election News

A change to when votes are counted in Travis County caused results on primary election night to be delayed for hours, leaving several local races uncalled late into Tuesday evening. In the heavily-wat...

4 Mar 34min

Victims Named, Austinites Give Blood, and More Downtown Shooting Updates

Victims Named, Austinites Give Blood, and More Downtown Shooting Updates

As federal and local officials continue to investigate and look for a motive in Sunday morning’s West Sixth Street shooting, friends and relatives of the victims are remembering their loved ones, and ...

3 Mar 30min

The Buford’s Shooting — What We Know So Far

The Buford’s Shooting — What We Know So Far

The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is investigating a shooting on West Sixth Street that killed three, including the gunman, and injured at least 14 early Sunday morning....

2 Mar 26min

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