Key Dates
2020 Mobility Elections Proposition A
Voters approved $7 billion for Project Connect in November 2020. Proposition A (Web) included $300 million for anti-displacement work. This funding will help affordable areas remain affordable to the people who want to stay. Investments will focus on preventing displacement in vulnerable areas near transit lines
https://www.austintexas.gov/2020PropA
Los votantes aprobaron $7 mil millones para Project Connect en noviembre de 2020. La Proposición A (Web) incluyó $300 millones en obras de anti-desplazamiento. Estos fondos ayudarán a las áreas de menor costo a mantenerse económicas para las personas que deseen quedarse. Las inversiones se enfocarán en prevenir el desplazamiento en las áreas vulnerables cerca de las rutas de transporte público.
Community Creation Of Priorities and Evaluation Tool
Austin voters issued a bold call to action when they approved a $300 million anti-displacement fund along with the Project Connect transit expansion. The Nothing About Us Without Us report (Web), map series (Web), and Equity Tool serve as the guiding framework for investing these dollars. The report and map series lay out the vision and purpose of the Tool, describe how it was developed, demonstrate where it applies, and provide examples of how it can be implemented. The report is organized into five chapters, with an interactive scorecard in chapter 4.
ttps://www.austintexas.gov/page/nothing-about-us-without-us
Los votantes de Austin emitieron un fuerte llamado a la acción al aprobar un fondo anti-desplazamiento de $300 millones junto con la expansión de transporte público de Project Connect. La Herramienta Anti-desplazamiento de Equidad Racial sirve de marco guía para la inversión de estos fondos.
El informe y serie de mapas "Nada sobre nosotros sin nosotros" establecen la visión y propósito de la Herramienta, describen cómo fue creada, demuestran en qué áreas aplica y proveen ejemplos de cómo se puede poner en práctica. El informe está organizado en cinco capítulos con resultados interactivos en el capítulo 4.
Community Advisory Committee Appointed
The City of Austin, Capital Metro and the Austin Transit Partnership have created an advisory committee to advise all 3 partners on topics related to equity and Project Connect, including efforts to curb displacement along the Project Connect system.
https://projectconnect.com/get-involved/community-advisory-committee
La Ciudad de Austin, CapMetro y Austin Transit Partnership han creado un comité asesor para asesorar a los 3 socios sobre temas relacionados con la equidad y Project Connect, incluidos los esfuerzos para frenar el desplazamiento a lo largo del sistema Project Connect.
https://projectconnect.com/get-involved/community-advisory-committee
City announces implementation plan for $65 million
On February 1, 2022, The City of Austin shared a plan for the first round of Project Connect anti-displacement investments. This marked an important milestone in the disbursement of $300 million.
https://www.austintexas.gov/news/city-launches-anti-displacement-initiatives-project-connect
La Ciudad de Austin tiene el agrado de compartir un plan para la primera ronda de las inversiones antidesplazamiento del Project Connect. Esto marca un hito importante en el desembolso de los $300 millones que los votantes aprobaron en noviembre de 2020 como parte de la Proposición A.
https://www.austintexas.gov/news/city-launches-anti-displacement-initiatives-project-connect
Community-Initiated Solutions Funding Announced
$20 million became available in April 2022 for ideas that come from the community and focus on the needs of vulnerable neighborhoods. Nonprofit organizations and partnerships were invited to apply for funding that will support initiatives designed to prevent the displacement of renters and homeowners and create economic mobility opportunities.
https://www.austintexas.gov/communityinnovation