Austin Coming Together

There’s no need for a new high school in Austin

By Dwayne Truss | October 18, 2017

The focus should be on showing West Side residents that students can receive an equitable and well-resourced education at Austin’s existing high schools, writes resident Dwayne Truss.

Share your concerns about housing in Austin

By AustinTalks | August 28, 2017

The issue will be discussed from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at 5049 W. Harrison. The discussion is part of ongoing efforts to write a quality of life plan for the community, led by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.

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Dozens of residents, civic leaders meet to come up with plan for better Austin

By Xueer Zhang | August 3, 2017

About 200 people participated last weekend in the first of three community summits organized by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.

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Austin residents encouraged to attend summit

By AustinTalks | July 27, 2017

The July 29th event at By the Hand Club is the first of three sponsored by Austin Coming Together, the Austin Quality of Life Steering Committee and LISC Chicago to come up with a community plan.

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West Side group names leader

By AustinTalks | January 25, 2017

Darnell Shields is the new sole executive director of Austin Coming Together. He had shared the position with Andrew Born, who remains with the non-profit group.

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More community gardens cropping up in Austin

By AustinTalks | September 1, 2016

Vacant lots on three West Side streets have been selected for transformation as part of a block club competition sponsored by Austin Coming Together and LISC Chicago.