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March 29, 2026

'Your City Could Be Better': How Austin is Succeeding at Affordable Housing — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas

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'Your City Could Be Better': How Austin is Succeeding at Affordable Housing — Presented By City Cast Las Vegas

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More affordable housing is needed in places like Las Vegas. Some cities, however, are doing better than others at meeting this need. Austin, Texas, for example, is building more affordable housing than any other American city right now — 50% more, by some measures, than the second most successful city. However, this fast-growing city is also seeing a shortage in housing that middle- and lower-income residents can afford. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Austin podcast host Nikki DaVaughn about this paradox, the city’s affordable housing successes, and where Austin’s still falling short. Plus, how far is too far to walk to a neighbor’s house?

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