Item 09 · The reading list
Resources
The best resources for Austin civic engagement, ranked by importance. Each entry includes the web address, contact information, a summary of what they offer, and our commentary on why it matters.
#1
https://www.austintexas.gov/department/city-council
Contact: 311 (city services) or your district office
Official council agendas, meeting schedules, district maps, and public-comment signup. The primary source for everything the council is about to vote on.
#2
https://scholar.google.com
Contact: N/A
Academic paper search engine. Find peer-reviewed research on any topic. Free to search, many papers have free full-text versions.
#3
https://www.reddit.com
Contact: N/A
Discussion forums covering every topic imaginable. Find the subreddit for your interest. Real people sharing real experiences.
#4
https://www.youtube.com
Contact: N/A
Video tutorials, demonstrations, reviews, and educational content on every subject. Free. The world's largest how-to library.
#5
https://wholetech.com
Contact: info@changeaustin.com
110+ websites covering tech, real estate, sustainability, coworking, entertainment, arts, and more.
Know a resource we missed? Suggest it. We review and add quality resources regularly. For Austin-specific government and watchdog links, see Sources.