Address Austin's housing affordability crisis by increasing housing supply and leveraging city-owned land for affordable development.
What was promised
What actually happened
The Watson administration has used Project Connect anti-displacement funds to acquire land for 1,100 affordable units at the Tokyo Electron site. Austin's HOME initiative and density bonus programs have increased the pipeline. However, median home prices remain above $500K and affordability remains the top concern for residents.
Data sources: Austin Monitor, Austin American-Statesman
Verdict: In Progress
Active work is underway toward this promise, but it has not yet been fully delivered. Progress is being tracked.
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Make affordability the top priority, including increasing the senior/disabled homestead exemption and holding the line on property tax increases.
Partially KeptDeliver Austin's first light rail system through Project Connect, including securing federal funding to build transit infrastructure.
Partially Kept