Project Connect Community Initiated Solutions

An innovation initiative, Community Initiated Solutions (CIS), was introduced to mitigate the pressures of transit-induced displacement. Twelve distinct programs, devised by community-based organizations, received a total of $16.5 million to tackle issues related to Tenant Stabilization, Homeownership Preservation and Expansion, and Economic Mobility. With this unprecedented funding, Austin is poised to address displacement challenges along Project Connect corridors, particularly impacting our most vulnerable communities. In addition to funding, the Housing Department provided crucial support to the CIS-awarded organizations through capacity building and technical assistance. This assistance ensures that these organizations are equipped to continue effectively serving our most vulnerable communities, both in the short and long term, with effective data and reporting metrics.