The Healthy City

Is Living in a New Urbanist Neighborhood the Answer to a Healthier Life?

☠ This Year’s Deadly Flu ☠

The 2017–2018 flu season began on October 1st, 2017 and continues to progress today. Influenza activity is widespread and remains high across the state of Texas this season. As of February 3rd, 23,560 specimens have tested positive for influenza (Texas Department of State Health…

What’s up with Austin’s Capital Metro bus system??

Is enough being done to combat food deserts in the city of Austin?

When you walk into the grocery store with your list in hand, you probably have a goal to accomplish. Whether it be you are trying to satisfy a craving, stocking up for the week, or you are trying to finally kick in…

More than a Pretty View

How does street art impact the daily lives of people living and visiting Austin — does street art provide more than…

Stay In Your Lane: Navigating Austin’s Bike Paths

Bikeability is a vital aspect of any healthy city. As the U.S. continues to urbanize, densely populated cities are devoting more attention to bike shares to support active transit modes and healthy pursuits. But the best way a city can…

Cranes in the West Campus Sky

Qualities of an ideal neighborhood: walkable, safe, abundant green spaces, and… filled with construction…

A Dog’s Place

Go just about anywhere in Austin and you’re guaranteed to see a plethora of dogs; from the capital, to restaurants along South…