About Liveable City

Liveable City is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and advocacy organization that works to address the long-term social, environmental, and economic needs of the people of Austin. Founded in 2002 by a diverse alliance of public policy experts and seasoned community advocates, Liveable City views individual community issues as part of a complex whole, employing an interdisciplinary approach firmly rooted in rigorous public policy analysis and broad community collaboration.

LC’s priority issues include: the environment, education, culture, housing, health care, transportation, neighborhoods, and the economy. Focusing on the interconnectedness of these issues, Liveable City examines public policies, develops innovative models and strengthens community leadership to address critical issues facing our city and to ensure an equitable and sustainable future for all Austinites.

What does Liveable City stand for?

Affordable housing strengthening the fabric of our neighborhoods.
Better transportation including improved bikeways, roads and rail.
A clean environment protecting the aquifer, our parks and open spaces
Fair public investment policies that ensure public benefits.
Economic opportunity providing equitable job distribution and wages
Thriving local businesses keeping dollars spent in Austin invested in Austin
Social equity with access to quality health care, education and a sense of safety for all of Austin.

Board and Advisory Council

The Liveable City Board and Advisory Council include experienced community leaders, academics, business people, and former and current elected officials whose skill sets and history of community involvement span a range of issues crucial to maintaining a livable city. Areas of expertise reflect LC’s priority issues including the environment, education, culture, housing, health care, transportation, neighborhoods, and the economy. Meet our leadership »