Stories by Elizabeth Pagano
New scooter rules are in effect now
As of this month, new regulations dictate how scooters operate in Austin. “I think it might be one of the biggest complaints we get in the office,” said Council Member Zo Qadri, who represents downtown. “For me, it’s not as…
Transportation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Apr 2, 2024
TipSheet: Austin City Council, 3.21.24
Today, City Council will convene again for a regular meeting. We’ve taken a look at the reasonably sized agenda and picked a few things that might be of interest. As usual, the entire agenda is also online and can be…
TipSheets • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 21, 2024
A push for more affordable housing falls flat at Planning Commission
A new tower planned for downtown sparked debate about Austin’s density bonus program at the most recent meeting of the city’s Planning Commission. The density bonus program essentially trades increased development entitlements for a number of community benefits, including things…
Housing • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 20, 2024
TipSheet: Austin City Council, 3.7.24
Today, City Council will convene for a normal Thursday meeting, and we’ve put together a few of the items on this week’s (short!) agenda that caught our eye. Proposed changes to environmental protections on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike…
TipSheets • By Elizabeth Pagano • Mar 7, 2024
TipSheet: Austin City Council, 2.29.24
Today, City Council will convene for its regular Thursday meeting. We’ve taken a look at the agenda and compiled our best guesses about what will be of interest below. The biggest item on this week’s agenda might be one of…
TipSheets • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 29, 2024
Parks board blesses bathhouse renaming
More than 60 years ago, Joan Means Khabele jumped into Barton Springs Pool, launching a movement that led to its desegregation. Austin is now set to remember her legacy by renaming the Barton Springs Bathhouse after her. After being denied…
Parks • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 28, 2024
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TipSheet: Austin City Council, 2.15.24
City Council will, once again, meet for a regular meeting today. And we, once again, have gathered some highlights from today’s agenda to get you excited for the bonanza of public policy that will soon be upon us. For even…
TipSheets • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 15, 2024
Charter Review Commission suggests more transparency in petition process
The city’s Charter Review Commission continues to take a close look at the petition process in Austin in anticipation of putting changes on this November’s ballot. At the most recent meeting, commissioners discussed a new “letter of intent” that aims…
City Hall • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 8, 2024
TipSheet: Austin City Council, 2.1.24
City Council will meet today for its regular meeting. As usual, there are a few agenda items that we are keeping our eye on, which are detailed in this TipSheet. The entire agenda (also as usual) is available online here,…
City Council • By Elizabeth Pagano • Feb 1, 2024
Despite micromanaging concerns, the city's telework policy advances
After a debate on how granular the policy should be, the Planning Commission has given its blessing to a series of amendments that will help shape the city’s telework policy. The amendments were initiated by the Planning Commission last year…
City Hall • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 31, 2024
Council to contemplate new bike parking rules this Thursday
Changes to the city’s bicycle parking requirements are headed back to City Council on Thursday with the blessing of the Planning Commission. Commissioners were updated on the code amendments at their most recent meeting. The recent elimination of parking requirements…
Land Development Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jan 30, 2024
Proposed changes to the city’s ethics commission falter
A proposal to reenvision the city’s ethics commission as an independent entity appears to be on ice at the Charter Review Commission after a motion to form a working group to look into the issue failed without any support. Commissioner…
