Research & Analysis

Liveable City regularly produces research papers, conducts surveys and provides policy analysis on issues important to Austin.

Research areas include economy, education, environment, government, health, and quality of life.

Economy

Economic Impact Analysis: Local Merchants vs. Chain Retailers (2002)

Community Priorities for a Healthy Economy (2003)

“Big Box Retail and Austin: An Independent Review” Dr. Michael Oden, Dr. Bill Spelman, and Dan Houston (2004)

“Stop Domain Subsidies” Charter Amendment Review and Analysis (2008)

“Building a More Sustainable Economy: Economic Development Strategy and Public Incentives in Austin” Dr. Michael Oden (2008)

Education

“Facing the Future: Key Recommendations for Rebuilding Trust in AISD,” Liveable City Education Committee (2008)

AISD Middle Level Education Plan Initiative (2008)

Environment

Clean Water Ballot Study (2006)

Government

Ballot Study: Open Government Charter Amendment (2006)

Health

“Brackenridge Emergency Room Usage” (2004)

Quality of Life

Quality of Life Survey Results (2002)