Urbanism-Related Things to do and read @Austin

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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
   
   
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   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
   
   
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   Great book recommendation to know more about the history and identity of Austin by The librarians at Austin Public.
   

Organization​

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   Open Austin
   
   
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   CNU Central Texas
   
   
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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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   Austin Permaculture Grid
   
   
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   Foralternative transportation and smart trips, check out Bike Austin andSmart Trips Austin