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AI-enabled urbanism

A rare instance of tech boosterism from me.

By Jack Craver 13 Apr 2026
The new homeless navigation center

The new homeless navigation center

A critical service that nobody wants to be near.

By Jack Craver 10 Apr 2026
The AISD doom loop

The AISD doom loop

Solving the problem only makes it worse.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 09 Apr 2026
A new density bonus?

A new density bonus?

What's wrong with what's there already?

lock-1 By Jack Craver 08 Apr 2026
100 new homes for the homeless

100 new homes for the homeless

And 325 more on the way.

By Jack Craver 07 Apr 2026
A HOT gift from Airbnb

A HOT gift from Airbnb

Finally, taxes from Airbnb!

lock-1 By Jack Craver 02 Apr 2026
One way streets, practical urbanism

One way streets, practical urbanism

What is practical in Austin?

By Jack Craver 31 Mar 2026
Podcast: America's aging crisis

Podcast: America's aging crisis

I talk to an old friend from Madison about America's neglect of the old.

By Jack Craver 29 Mar 2026
The zoning battle again

The zoning battle again

and parking to the max!!

lock-1 By Jack Craver 26 Mar 2026
A sobering update on the I-35 caps

A sobering update on the I-35 caps

Costs are up. No private donors yet.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 25 Mar 2026
Another plea for decency

Another plea for decency

The city owes Glen & Mindy Shield an apology.

By Jack Craver 25 Mar 2026
More housing is good for everyone

More housing is good for everyone

But the Pew report is too kind to Austin's leaders.

lock-1 By Jack Craver 23 Mar 2026
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