The Long-Range Capital Improvement Program Strategic Plan is used to inform decisions about current and future capital investments that collectively provide the infrastructure needed to support and shape Austin. This best-managed approach advances the community's visions reflected in Imagine Austin, and priorities through the Capital Improvement Program, helping to guide the City in making more strategic and coordinated investments.

Priced Out in 2014: The Housing Crisis for People with Disabilities is a report by The Technical Assistance Collaborative and the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Housing Task Force. This biennial national rental housing study documents the severity of the housing affordability crisis experienced by the lowest-income people with disabilities. According to the report, a working-age person with a disability who relies on Supplemental Security Income in Austin would need 116% of their monthly SSI payment to afford a 1-bedroom apartment and 94% for an efficiency.

Register today for a FREE three-session workshop based on the PBS Series Race: The Power of An Illusion hosted by the Myra McDaniel Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of racial issues in the U.S., and participate in the continuing work of racial reconciliation in the Austin community. The workshop will run July 11th, 18th and 25th from 12:30 to 3:00pm at the Trinity United Methodist Church.

Registration is now open for the 2015 Community Indicators Consortium (CIC) Impact Summit on November 9th & 10th. The  Impact Summit is the premier gathering for those involved in the field of community measurement. The CIC invites community-based practitioners, academic experts, engaged community residents, public officials, students, civic leaders, planners, media professionals and other stakeholders to learn from one another and participate in this active global learning experience. The best part, this year's summit is right here in Austin! 

Austin AIR (Addressing Institutional Racism) is hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday, July 9th, from  6:00 to 8:00pm at St. John's Community Center. Guest speakers, including Judge Darlene Byrne, will discuss racial and ethnic disparities within the child welfare system. 

The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce will conduct the annual State of Black Business in Central Texas program on Wednesday, July 15th, at the Crowne Plaza Grand Ballroom from 11:00am to 2:00pm. The program will feature business experts and leaders as they discuss the state of Black businesses within the Central Texas region.

Each month Conversation Corps hosts meetings around town to discuss an "issue of the month." Conversations take place in a variety of venues - schools, houses of worship, community centers, coffee shops and restaurants - and will last about an hour. Join this month's conversation on affordability. 

CityWorks Academy is a great opportunity for community members to get a behind-the-scenes look at City operations. The academy provides an opportunity for Austinites to get involved in local government and learn first-hand about programs and services the City provides, directly from the people who deliver them. Application deadline is Friday, July 24th. 

UpClose offers Austinites a unique opportunity to learn about the Austin Independent School District. Through monthly meetings, participants learn about the District's infrastructure, programs, and services. AISD UpClose classes meet once a month at various district sites to have an "inside look" at key programs. The program begins in September 2015 and ends May 2016. 

Help the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) bring an end to veteran homelessness through the One Key ATX campaign. One Key ATX provides landlords the opportunity to commit one unit to housing a veteran family that may have rental barriers. One Key ATX has successfully housed 60 veterans to date.  

The 2015 CAN Community Dashboard has been released and CAN wants to present to your office, non-profit or community group. This year's report highlights demographic changes in Travis County and the Austin area, and provides updates on 17 indicators that track the overall well-being of our community. Contact Kevin Paris to schedule a presentation today.  

Request for feedback: the Dashboard is updated each year with the help of a Dashboard Steering Committee made of local data experts. Let us know what you think of the Dashboard, how you use it, and how you think it could be improved by responding to this quick survey.  

The CAN Board of Directors monthly meeting will take place on Friday, July 10th, at Austin City Hall. At this month's meeting the CAN board will get an update on the new Executive Director search, and discuss Pay for Success contracts and other new and innovate ways to fund services in our community. Watch the meeting live or recorded on ATXN under the Boards and Commissions tab. 

 Link to more information on CAN's Board of Directors 

The CAN Community Council's July 20th meeting will focus on planning for an October 21st forum on person-centered care.  Over the past six months the Council has been listening to, and learning from, Executive Directors of local non-profits who provide services using a person-centered approach.  Stay tuned for more information about the forum. 

Link to more information on CAN's Community Council