Public commenters press Austin bond task force to fund farmland, Carver Museum, libraries and Garrison Pool At the March 23 task force meeting, residents and advocates urged dedicated funding in the 2026 bond for farmland preservation ($15M requested), the Carver Museum expansion ($17M requested), more libraries in Northeast Austin and a $25M replacement for Garrison Pool.

Local advocates are calling for a monumental $15 million investment in farmland preservation to ensure Austin's food security amid growing development threats!

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Austin‑Travis County Food Plan adopted; staff outline early implementation steps and consultant contract City staff told the Environmental Commission that the Austin‑Travis County Food Plan was adopted in October 2024; an implementation dashboard and a consultant to form an implementation collaborative are in place, and staff outlined priorities including farmland preservation, floodplain urban agriculture pilots, and metrics development.

Austin's new Food Plan aims to tackle food insecurity and preserve local farmland with 61 strategies for a sustainable future—find out how your community can get involved!

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Austin City and Travis County prioritize farmland preservation in food plan Task force urged to include farmland preservation in 2026 bond package proposals.

Austin is facing a farmland crisis, losing over 6,000 acres annually—discover how the city plans to combat this urgent issue!

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