A Forum on Homelessness in Austin

Public | Aug, 29 2019 6:30PM - 7:30PM

A Forum on Homelessness in Austin

On Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, the City of Austin, co-presented by The LBJ School of Public Affairs and the LBJ Foundation, hosted a public forum about the recent changes to Austin's public order ordinances and the city's plan to move forward with solutions for individuals experiencing homelessness. The forum was free and open to the public.

Panelists included:

  • City of Austin Mayor Steve Adler
  • Bill Brice, Vice President, Investor Relations, Downtown Austin Alliance
  • Sherri Greenberg, Clinical Professor, LBJ School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Chris Harris, Community Advocate, Homes not Handcuffs
  • Chief Brian Manley, Austin Police Department
  • Susan McDowell, CEO, LifeWorks
  • Matthew Mollica, Executive Director, ECHO
  • Moderator: Steven Pedigo, Professor of Practice, LBJ School of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin; Director of the LBJ Urban Lab

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