Fall 2023. Austin Board of Realtors ADVOCACY events...

Business Issues Policy Forum: Local Housing Update

Join our Business Issues Policy Forum as we discuss updates to local housing policy and explore a snapshot our local housing economy in Central Texas. Our panel of experts will provide a detailed update on Land Development Code Amendments, current Council actions related to housing and possible solutions that can help fill the gaps in our housing economy.

When: Wednesday, September 13

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Where: ABoR HQ / Virtual

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Cheers to TREPAC: Benefiting the ABoR Foundation

ABoR Advocacy has partnered with the ABoR Foundation for this fundraising and networking event benefiting ABoR Foundation Scholarships.

For each $25 entry ticket sold, the ABoR PAC will donate $25 to the ABoR Foundation (up to $2,500) to fund two ABoR Foundation Scholarships for two deserving Central Texas students on behalf of ABoR Advocacy. Each $25 entry ticket is an investment in TREPAC and includes one drink ticket and appetizers. Your ticket and live auction purchases go towards you 2023 TREPAC total. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by reaching out to ewolf@abor.com.

When: Thursday, September 14

4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Where: The Brewtorium

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ABoR City Hall Visits

Your voice matters! Join ABoR at Austin City Hall on October 26 to advocate for your industry and community. During this visit, you will have the opportunity to meet with Council Members and the Mayor to voice your concerns about the Real Estate Industry in Austin. Your participation will allow Council Members and the Mayor to hear directly from you, the people who work and live in Austin.

Your business matters, and so does your input! Join us at City Hall to strengthen our community and make a lasting impact on the real estate landscape of Austin. See you at City Hall!

When: Thursday, October 26

9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Austin City Hall

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Per TheATX1 (@The ATX) on Twitter: Here are the Future Development Plans for West 6th and Lamar in Old West Austin, near Downtown, ATX.

This is a massing of the 6th & Lamar (Waterloo Records site) residential project based on the Planning Commission approved zoning. The original plans before a compromise was reached with the local neighborhood association called for a building 31' and two or three floors taller. TheATX1 (@The ATX) posted: This is a massing of the 6th & Lamar (Waterloo Records site) residential project based on the Planning Commission approved zoning. The original plans before a compromise was reached with the local neighborhood association called for a building 31' and two or three floors taller. https://x.com/theatx1/status/ 1944435039199985686?s=66

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