'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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Why Being a Reservation City Sucks — and How To Still Get One

Why Being a Reservation City Sucks — and How To Still Get One

Let’s face it, Austin is a foodie town — for better or worse. On today’s episode, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to share th...

19 Feb 31min

Threadgill's New Occupant, Early Voting Underway, & a Highway Fissure

Threadgill's New Occupant, Early Voting Underway, & a Highway Fissure

Early voting is officially underway for the Democratic and Republican primaries and Austin voters are weighing in on some high-profile races in Texas. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive produc...

18 Feb 26min

Early Voting Starts Now — Here’s What You Need to Know

Early Voting Starts Now — Here’s What You Need to Know

Will this be the year that Texas turns blue? Or is it more likely that Austin turns slightly more red? Early voting begins today in the run-up to the March 3 Democratic and Republican primaries, which...

17 Feb 33min

How Austin Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold’?

How Austin Could Be Better: How the Twin Cities Organized. Plus, What Counts As ‘Cold’?

All eyes have been on the Twin Cities lately, including Austinites'. Operation Metro Surge is reportedly ending in Minnesota, with the withdrawal of immigration agents expected over the next week. Ove...

14 Feb 32min

Do We Really Need a Convention Center? Plus, UT's Epstein Connection & Your Worst Dates

Do We Really Need a Convention Center? Plus, UT's Epstein Connection & Your Worst Dates

Dating in Austin isn't easy, and for some of y'all, dating here can be downright brutal. In honor of Valentine's Day, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec and account e...

13 Feb 40min

Austin Audiences Can’t Get Enough of a British Comedian

Austin Audiences Can’t Get Enough of a British Comedian

Is Austin still weird? The jury may be out these days. But to one visiting superstar, Austin’s groovy — and that may be even better. Suzy Eddie Izzard extended her run at The Paramount Theater after f...

12 Feb 22min

How Austin’s Gen Zers Are Making Friends

How Austin’s Gen Zers Are Making Friends

Austin is a Gen Z hotspot, ranking 8th in the U.S. in a recent report, with tens of thousands of the 20 to 24-year-olds in town. So, what is it about Austin that attracts these young adults, who celeb...

11 Feb 31min

Was James Talarico's $100K Super Bowl Ad Worth It? Plus, I-35 Closures & APD Backlash

Was James Talarico's $100K Super Bowl Ad Worth It? Plus, I-35 Closures & APD Backlash

If you were watching the Super Bowl in Austin on Sunday, you probably missed State Representative James Talarico's Senate campaign ad. That's because the Texas Democrat, raised money and purchased a $...

10 Feb 34min

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