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BUILD report shows 13% decrease in violence around Austin campus The figures come from the violence prevention organization’s annual report By JESSICA MORDACQ Staff Reporter
While there was a 9% increase in violence in Austin in 2023, the half mile surrounding the Austin campus of BUILD — or Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development, a gang intervention, violence prevention and youth development organization — experienced a 13% decrease, according to the Chicago Data Portal. The data is a part of BUILD’s recently released annual report, summarizing the organization’s efforts and effects from June 2023 to June 2024. Since 1969, BUILD has worked to connect young people with each other and support them to overcome barriers and thrive in their communities. BUILD case workers and mentors connect with youth on the West Side in the street, See BUILD on page 13
Austin’s Pink House rememembered and rendered TODD BANNOR
a youth-based design studio community, and was recently sold and A public art display honors inTerritory, Austin, has opened “Creating Space,” repainted green. The vacant lot that became this new a public art display in an empty lot the poular pink house that across art exhibit is located directly across the from the former Pink House. street from the Pink House at 557 N. CenThe display formally opened Oct. 12 is now green and pays homage to the Pink House, a tral Ave. It was developed with the City
By LEAH SCHROEDER Contributing Reporter
beloved Austin landmark that became a symbol of pride and connection in the
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