Things to do, places to go
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Austin’s “new urbanist enclave”, Mueller
Read: How One City Turned Industrial Zones Into Green Enclaves -
Fostering conservation and reuse through creativity, education and community building. There are also some volunteer opportunities available for all! — Austin Creative Reuse
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creative hub for DIY CRAFTing, workshops, and events. — CRAFT
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Hack the commute by using bicycle and other alternative transportation in this very car-centric city. — AustinBcycle and Bird Scooters
Read
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For the better understanding of the political dimension of Austin’s urbanism — Andrew Dobbs, Activist, organizer, and writer based in Austin, Texas.
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Get a general view of the city — The Texas way of Urbanism
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On racial diversity:
・Does New Urbanism Have a Racial Problem?
・With Porches And Parks, A Texas Community Aims For Urban Utopia
・A Texas Community Takes On Racial Tensions Once Hidden Under The Surface -
Great book recommendation to know more about the history and identity of Austin by The librarians at Austin Public.
Organization
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The voice for this region’s architecture community — AIA Austin
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A partnership of downtown property owners, individuals, and businesses devoted to preserving and enhancing the value and vitality of downtown Austin. — The Downtown Austin Alliance
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Central Texas’ first and only Transportation Management Association. — Movability
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Foralternative transportation and smart trips, check out Bike Austin andSmart Trips Austin