There's no rampant rise in crime

Austin's billionaires say the city has gone to shit.

Austin's new density bonus

It will require a rezoning, which is not ideal.

Coal plants & gas plants

Austin Energy wants a new gas plant.

Watson the YIMBY

It's been quite the pivot since 2022.

Supply matters, actually

The free market delivers a "community benefit."

Garza surrenders on McKinsey

And the YIMBYs come to town.

Some thoughts on Project Connect

Why does it cost so much?

Electric vehicles will not save us

EVs aren't an excuse to maintain the status quo.

What are the cops actually doing?

A former cop makes a shocking accusation.

Preservation vs NIMBYism

Preserving history while embracing change.

Six months into the Marshalling Yards

Last July, as part of an aggressive effort by Interim City Manager Jesus Garza and Mayor Kirk Watson to get people off the street, City Council voted to turn a city warehouse in Southeast Austin into a 300-bed emergency homeless shelter. The contract to operate the shelter, awarded to vendor

A climate bond?

Interim City Manager Jesus Garza has told City Council that it should wait until at least 2026 before asking voters to approve more bond funding, but some on Council are arguing that the need for additional climate investments is too great to wait two more years. Council this week will