CodeNEXT Timeline
CodeNEXT is the City of Austin process to rewrite Austin’s Land Development Code (LDC). The Land Development Code sets the rules and regulations for all development in Austin, from single family homes to local stores to mixed-use buildings.
For more information, read some of the Austin Monitor stories below, and visit the City of Austin’s CodeNEXT website.
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CodeNEXT 2.0 is here, but supplemental materials are missing
September 21, 2017
Austin Monitor Radio: CodeNEXT with Evolve
September 19, 2017
Second draft of CodeNEXT allows more housing in more places, city says
September 15, 2017
Austinites call for halt, and a vote, on CodeNEXT
September 11, 2017
Council gets preview of CodeNEXT 2.0
September 7, 2017
Single-family occupancy limits drop back to four in CodeNEXT second draft
September 1, 2017
Harvey revives flooding concerns about CodeNEXT
August 31, 2017
Commission finds itself at CodeNEXT crossroads
August 28, 2017
Council members call for CodeNEXT changes
August 23, 2017
Austin aims to simplify the language around CodeNEXT
August 22, 2017
MAP: Central Austin neighborhoods are providing the most feedback on CodeNEXT
August 10, 2017
Flag lots could be making a comeback
July 31, 2017
Clarksville meeting displays fear of CodeNEXT and density
July 28, 2017
CodeNEXT divides commission, spurs review of recommendation process
July 25, 2017
Signs fail to point the way at Planning Commission
July 19, 2017
Human Rights Commission talks density bonuses
July 11, 2017
For some Austin residents, CodeNEXT spurs fears of gentrification
July 7, 2017
Recent study reveals benefits of Austin’s historic neighborhoods
July 7, 2017
Commission fights for seat at CodeNEXT table
July 3, 2017
Flexibility, affordability top CodeNEXT concerns for creatives
June 30, 2017
CodeNEXT likely to ditch transect zones
June 30, 2017
Austin architects say CodeNEXT limits opportunity for ‘missing middle’ housing
June 28, 2017
CodeNEXT proposes new program to bolster affordable housing
June 22, 2017
Evolve Austin wants to make the case for density
June 20, 2017
CodeNEXT activists sign on with opposing petitions
June 15, 2017
What businesses are coming to your neighborhood under CodeNEXT?
June 14, 2017
Introducing CodeNEXT HUB
June 13, 2017
Consultants dodge questions on ideology behind CodeNEXT
June 12, 2017
Council digests CodeNEXT compatibility standards
June 8, 2017
Land use commissions’ collaboration on CodeNEXT shows signs of wear
June 6, 2017
More questions than answers for Council on CodeNEXT
June 1, 2017
Is ‘missing middle’ housing still missing from CodeNEXT?
May 26, 2017
What is ‘missing middle’ housing?
May 25, 2017
Zoning and Platting looks to pinpoint gentrification
May 24, 2017
Planning Commission assembles CodeNEXT working groups
May 24, 2017
Commission considers flood survivors in CodeNEXT recommendation
May 24, 2017
In Hyde Park, residents question how CodeNEXT will be implemented
May 23, 2017
Zoning and Platting brainstorms for CodeNEXT recommendation
May 22, 2017
Austin Monitor Radio: Evolve Austin’s Andy Cantu
May 8, 2017
CodeNEXT review process to get makeover
May 2, 2017
Environmental Commission gets chance with CodeNEXT updates, concerns
May 2, 2017
Austin Monitor Radio: Niran Babalola and Dr. Fred McGhee debate land use and CodeNEXT
May 1, 2017
Human Rights Commission ponders CodeNEXT
April 28, 2017
What does CodeNEXT mean for Austin parks?
April 27, 2017
Land-use commissions unimpressed with CodeNEXT mapping
April 24, 2017
Austin Monitor Radio: CodeNEXT consultants John Miki and Peter Park
April 24, 2017
CodeNEXT maps unveiled
April 19, 2017
CodeNEXT draft maps to be released
April 18, 2017
The maps will be the first opportunity for Austinites to see where the new development categories may apply. The CodeNEXT team will collect input from the public and city commissions prior to getting City Council approval.
Austin Monitor Radio: Mary Ingle and David King on CodeNEXT
April 17, 2017
CodeNEXT consultants discuss the fate of conditional overlays and PUDs
March 28, 2017
CodeNEXT tech talk focuses on familiar topics
March 27, 2017
CodeNEXT consultants respond to accusations of dividing city
March 23, 2017
Report inspires city leaders to look at gentrification in CodeNEXT
March 15, 2017
Commission asks Council to delay CodeNEXT mapping
March 9, 2017
Wider discretionary powers for Board of Adjustment envisioned in CodeNEXT draft
March 7, 2017
Local interest groups gear up for a year of CodeNEXT talk
February 24, 2017
Council still puzzled about CodeNEXT
February 23, 2017
CodeNEXT draft presented to land use commissions
February 2, 2017
Council gets its first lookCouncil gets its first look at CodeNEXT
February 1, 2017
CodeNEXT could allow new music districts and creative spaces around Austin
December 6, 2016
Facing termination, CodeNEXT leader quits
June 17, 2016
Citizens plead for affordability from CodeNEXT
January 14, 2016
Land Development Code rewrite marches forward
November 21, 2014
Council members voted 6-1 to approve the CodeNEXT Approach 2 with amendments, known as “deep clean and reset”.
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Divided Council debates approach to CodeNEXT
November 7, 2014
Council delays vote to choose CodeNEXT process
October 27, 2014
ImagineAustin adopted
June 15, 2012
ImagineAustin is adopted by City Council in 2012. The new ImagineAustin Comprehensive Plan replaces the Austin Tomorrow Comprehensive Plan, adopted in stages from 1977-1979. Rewriting the Land Development Code is one of eight priorities of ImagineAustin.
