Upcoming events
Community Vision for Combating Highway Displacement
As the final installment in our series exploring the displacement of Black and Indigenous communities through highway development in Austin, Rethink35 invites you to an afternoon of collective action and visioning.
This isn’t just a panel—it’s a collaborative conversation. Together with local advocates, residents, and thought leaders, we’ll reflect on the insights from our previous discussions (panel attendance is not mandatory!) and shift the focus toward solutions. How can we reclaim space, protect culture, and demand justice?
Bring your ideas, your voice, and your community spirit. Let’s imagine—and begin building—a more just and inclusive future for Austin.
RSVP here.
Join Rethink35 for a panel Q&A on highways and the displacement of Indigenous people in Austin
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking evening of community connection and conversation as we explore the impact of highway development on the displacement of Indigenous communities in Austin.
Led by Rethink35 Board Member Folasade Fashina, this dynamic panel discussion will feature insightful perspectives from local voices, including Pedro Escobar Hernandez, Jr. of PODER, and other community leaders. Folasade will guide the conversation with key questions, and attendees will have the opportunity to join in during a live Q&A session.
Stick around afterward for free food, drinks, and open dialogue—a chance to connect, reflect, and build together.
RSVP here.
Join Rethink35 for a panel Q&A on highways and the displacement of Black people in Austin
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking evening of community connection and conversation as we explore the impact of highway development on the displacement of Black communities in Austin.
Led by Rethink35 Board Member Folasade Fashina, this dynamic panel discussion will feature insightful perspectives from local voices, including Ros from THE ALEXANDER FARM, and other community leaders. Folasade will guide the conversation with key questions, and attendees will have the opportunity to join in during a live Q&A session.
Stick around afterward for free food, drinks, and open dialogue—a chance to connect, reflect, and build together.
This is the first event in a series of panels and discussion on the impact of highways and displacement and what we can do about it.
RSVP here.
Rethink35 April Social
Come join us for Rethink35's monthly social, all are welcome! Get to know fellow volunteers, and get excited about RETHINKING I-35!
We'll have updates about our lawsuit and will discuss any new events coming up.
Rethink35 March Social
Come join us for Rethink35's monthly social, all are welcome! Get to know fellow volunteers, and get excited about RETHINKING I-35!
We'll have updates about our lawsuit and will discuss any new events coming up.
Rethink35 February Social
Come join us for Rethink35's monthly social, all are welcome! Get to know fellow volunteers, and get excited about RETHINKING I-35!
We'll have updates about our lawsuit and will discuss any new events coming up.
Rethink35 January Social
Come join us for Rethink35's monthly social, all are welcome! Get to know fellow volunteers, and get excited about RETHINKING I-35!
We'll have updates about our lawsuit and will discuss any new events coming up.
2024 Holiday Potluck Party
Join us for a celebration of this year's accomplishments at the Triangle in Cherrywood! Thanks to you we filed a lawsuit against TxDOT, spoke at CAMPO, and held a successful protest at the Central Groundbreaking Ceremony!
RSVP at https://actionnetwork.org/events/rethink35-2024-holiday-potluck-celebration/
Rethink35 Monthly Social (November 2024)
Join volunteers and see what Rethink35 is currently working toward and how you can help! This is a great way to learn more about the organization.
Protest the I-35 Expansion!
Our lawsuit against I-35 expansion is headed to trial but... TxDOT is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony on October 30th at 2pm, to celebrate their terrible expansion.
Join us to protest at the ceremony. Learn more here
Rethink35 Monthly Social (October 2024)
Join volunteers and see what Rethink35 is currently working toward and how you can help! This is a great way to learn more about the organization.
Rethink35 Monthly Social (September 2024)
Join volunteers and see what Rethink35 is currently working toward and how you can help! This is a great way to learn more about the organization.
Rethink35 Monthly Social (August 2024)
Come join us for Rethink35's monthly social, all are welcome. Get to know fellow volunteers and get excited about RETHINKING I-35!
We will stay after to cowork on Rethink35 tasks. This is a great opportunity to start volunteering with us.
Building an Abundant Austin: District 10 Candidate Forum
Join us on Thursday, July 11 for an opportunity to meet City Council candidates for District 10 and hear their thoughts on housing and transportation!
Austin urbanist celebration
Celebrate Austin's urbanist and transportation movement with renowned advocate Chris Riley and hear his visions for the future of Austin.
Rethink35 Monthly Social (July 2024)
Come join us for Rethink35's monthly social, all are welcome. Get to know fellow volunteers and get excited about RETHINKING I-35!
We will stay after to cowork on Rethink35 tasks. This is a great opportunity to start volunteering with us.
Book Talk with Megan Kimble
Join a special Book Talk with "City Limits" (featuring Rethink35 and other groups) author Megan Kimble, in collaboration with the Mueller Neighborhood Association, CNU Central Texas, and other groups, including Rethink35. This is a unique opportunity for dialogue with the author of one of the most important freeway fighting books in years.
Join us after for drinks at B.D. Riley's.
Rethink35 Social (June 2024)
Come join us for Rethink35's monthly social, all are welcome! Get to know fellow volunteers, and get excited about RETHINKING I-35!
We will be staying after to cowork. This is a great opportunity to start volunteering with us!
RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/rethink35-june-social-2
Testify at CAMPO Against Funding the I-35 Expansion!
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! CAMPO - our regional planning organization - is voting on its new Transportation Improvement Plan on May 13th, which includes funding for I-35 expansion. We need YOU to come to to the meeting to speak up: Ask CAMPO board members to vote against funding I-35 expansion.
Need a ride, or support in preparing your comments? Let us know. We're happy to help!
RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/testify-at-campo-against-funding-the-i-35-expansion
Rethink35 social (May2024)
Come join us for Rethink35's monthly social, all are welcome! Get to know fellow volunteers, and get excited about RETHINKING I-35!
We will be staying after to cowork. This is a great opportunity to start volunteering with us!
RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/rethink35-may-social-2/
Public hearing about I-35 Funding
On April 15, CAMPO (the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization) is voting on their new transportation improvement plan which has the potential to stop the I-35 expansion in its tracks! We are asking you to write to CAMPO and tell them:
Remove funding for I-35 from the 2025-2028 Transportation Improvement Plan
Rethink35 social (april 2024)
Come join us for Rethink35's monthly social, all are welcome! Get to know fellow volunteers, and get excited about RETHINKING I-35!
We will be staying after to cowork. This is a great opportunity to start volunteering with us!
RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/rethink35-april-social-2/
"City Limits" book (features Rethink35!) launch party
"City Limits" by Megan Kimble tells the story of urban highways and features Rethink35. Come join us to celebrate the publication of this important book after the reading at Book People.
Rethink35 Social (March 2024)
Join us for our monthly social meetup at Festival Beach Food Forest (29 Waller St) - all are welcome! Get to know the Rethink35 volunteers, share what volunteer opportunities intrigue you, and get excited about rethinking I-35.
RSVP on Action Network »
Rethink35 Social (February 2024)
Join us for our monthly social meetup at Central Market (4001 N Lamar) — all are welcome! Get to know the Rethink35 volunteers, share what volunteer opportunities intrigue you, and get excited about rethinking I-35.
RSVP on Action Network »
I-35 Lawsuit Press Conference
After months of anticipation, Rethink35 and a diverse array of community partners (TBA) are suing TxDOT over it's I-35 expansion plans. Join our press conference to find out more about the case and hear from co-plaintiffs why they’re getting on board.
We need a BIG crowd to make the biggest possible impact!
RSVP: https://actionnetwork.org/events/lawsuit-press-conference
Donate to our I-35 lawsuit fund.
Signs are welcome but not required.
“The Future of I-35” Screening + Panel
Join The Parents’ Climate Community and Rethink35 for a free screening and panel discussion of “The Future of I-35: Caregiver & Youth Voices.” The event will also include a talk by filmmaker Hannah Moore.
Rethink35 Social (January 2024)
Join us for our monthly social meetup at Cuvee Coffee Bar (2000 E 6th St) — all are welcome! Get to know the Rethink35 volunteers, share what volunteer opportunities intrigue you, and get excited about rethinking I-35.
RSVP on Action Network »
Rethink35 Pre Social Bike ride (January 2024)
Join some Rethink35 members for a pre social bike ride! This will be a no drop ride, so beginners are welcome!
We will meet at 9AM at 11th and Congress. We will be ending the ride at Cuvee Coffee.
RSVP on Action Network »
Rethink35 Volunteer meetup
If you’d like to get more involved with Rethink35, join us for this casual meet up! We’ll have people to talk to about different opportunities, and projects to work on. If you have a laptop or tablet, please bring it along. If you don’t, that’s fine too!
RSVP on Action Network »
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