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Built With the Neighborhood

Arrive Hotel For years, the southwest corner of East 6th and Chicon didn’t have much going for it – an uninspiring office building from the early 2000s and a dilapidated warehouse. But what may have seemed an unlikely canvas for a new hotel provided the ideal foundation for ARRIVE East Austin, the 83-room hotel now...
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Local Mother’s Day Gift Guide

From home goods to yoga classes, find the perfect gift for the mom in your life. Stuck on what to give mom this year? Gift her with something she’ll adore, from a place she can appreciate by shopping local this Mother’s Day. E A / S T co. Tucked away on East Cesar Chavez, E...
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Old Space New Face

Rosewood Courts are Set to Get a Facelift. Words by Jessi Devenyns Photo by Housing Authority of the City of Austin Eighty years ago, thanks to the then Congressman LBJ, Austin received three public housing projects in its Eastside communities. One of these projects became the now aging Rosewood Courts, the first public housing project construction...
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Growing Pains

Creating a safety net while in transition Words by Jessi Devenyns Photo by Will Bowling Lifeworks plans to end youth homelessness through programs like affordable housing. As Austin grows, so too do all segments of its community including the homeless youth population. Unfortunately, the systems that serve as a safety net for this vulnerable population are...
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Get Social

What makes Austin unique, so invigorating and inviting? Words by Sommer Brugal Photos by Eric Morales Some might assume the obvious reasons like music, barbecue, the outdoor activities we often take for granted. But to most who call this city home, Austin is so much more than a place known for its diverse cuisines and...
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