News
Vacant properties in Austin and throughout city available for acquisition
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Nearly 200 buildings in the 28th, 29th and 37th wards are on the list out of almost 2,000 citywide.
Community
Celebrate five years of Austin Coming Together
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Several people will be honored at the June 26th event.
News
Action Now gains support for plan to rehab abandoned buildings
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The Rebuild Chicago initiative aims to crack down on crime associated with empty structures and help raise values by turning them into rental properties. West Siders can attend an Oct. 25 meeting to learn more.
News
Owners fight city’s plan to demolish South Austin buildings
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Sun-Times columnist Mary Mitchell recently visited properties targeted for leveling because of gang and drug-related activity near eight row houses.
News
ACT planning “innovation park” and arts district
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Working with Eco-Vidal Design and others, the Austin community coalition is looking for input on the project they hope will include the old Brach’s Candy factory.
News
Tenants keep fighting for fixes at foreclosed apartment
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Residents have been fighting since April to have health and safety concerns addressed, but are still living in conditions that include broken windows, leaking ceilings and pests.
Community
BUILD Inc. announces new home in Austin
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The organization that’s served at-risk Chicago youth for four decades is now providing services at 5100 W. Harrison St.
News
Tenants of troubled, foreclosed apartment building hope to vacate its units
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While some repairs have been made by a temporary property manager appointed earlier this month, residents say mold and pest problems have not been fixed.
News
Tenants see some court-ordered fixes at foreclosed Austin apartment building
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While a temporary property manager was appointed to turn on utilities and make repairs, residents fear the progress isn’t a long-term solution.
News
Gary Comer Campus to close, community working to keep building open
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While students at San Miguel’s West Side location will have to find a new school after the end of this academic year, its representatives and members from Austin Coming Together and St. Joseph Services want Austin youth to continue using its community center, computer lab and gym.