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Call to Action: Help us #SaveEast12th

On Thursday, December 12, Austin City Council will vote to designate 1500 East 12th Street as a City of Austin Landmark and protect it from demolition. This century’s old building, which is owned by Dallas-based developer Eureka Holdings, is currently threatened with demolition. Click to learn more and help us #SaveEast12th

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2024 Council Candidate Questionnaire

Preservation Austin sent a historic preservation-focused questionnaire to the candidates running for seats in the Austin City Council. The decisions made by City Council impact a range of preservation activities in our city. Click to read what the candidates had to say.

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Op-Ed: Preservation in Austin is alive and well. But we’re just getting started.

May is National Preservation Month, and it’s worth taking a pulse on preservation efforts across Austin. Historic preservation has evolved from its origins as a predominantly white, “elite,” effort focused on saving “pretty” buildings. Today, preservation is shifting to a more inclusive and equitable conversation around cultural heritage, sustainability, and affordable housing – including right here in our city.

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