#1
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin,_Texas
The encyclopedia entry on Austin: history, geography, demographics, economy, culture, and an enormous reference list.
Start here for foundational knowledge. The references at the bottom are often more valuable than the article itself.
#2
https://scholar.google.com
Academic paper search engine. Find peer-reviewed research on Austin's growth, housing, transportation, and urban planning. Free to search; many papers have free full-text versions.
When you need facts, not opinions. Many papers are paywalled, but check for free PDF links or preprints on arXiv.
#3
https://www.reddit.com/r/Austin/
Austin's biggest online forum. Locals discussing neighborhoods, restaurants, traffic, moving questions, and daily life. Real people sharing real experiences.
The most honest resource on the internet. People share what actually works, not what they're paid to promote. Search before posting — your question has been answered.
#4
https://www.youtube.com
Video tours, neighborhood walk-throughs, moving-to-Austin guides, and travel vlogs. Free. The world's largest how-to library.
Visual learning at its best — nothing beats seeing a neighborhood before you visit. We've already ranked the best ones on our
Videos page.
#5
https://wholetech.com
110+ websites covering tech, real estate, sustainability, coworking, entertainment, arts, and more — including a deep bench of Austin sites.
You're already here. Browse the full network at wholetech.com for related sites covering complementary topics.
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