Development

City staffers provide ADU, "site plan lite" updates

City staffers updated the Planning Commission last week on efforts to make accessory dwelling units easier to build and to create a “site plan lite” to streamline permitting for small multifamily developments. City Council initiated the efforts through multiple resolutions…

Land Development Code • By Jonathan Lee • May 5, 2023

A one-bedroom apartment comes with 1.5 parking spots. Austin could change that.

City Council members will decide Thursday whether to stop requiring developers to build parking. With some exceptions, city rules require most residential and commercial developers to build a minimum amount of parking spots. The number depends on several factors, including…

Land Development Code • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • May 3, 2023

City looks to train, grow new developers to target affordable housing

Smaller developers without years of experience in the Austin market are invited to participate in a new city housing program designed with the goal of creating more affordable housing throughout the city. Applications are open for the Austin Small Developer…

Housing • By Chad Swiatecki • May 2, 2023

Proposed 48-story tower to replace Irene's, Taquero Mucho

A new 48-story residential tower may soon rise at 506 and 508 West Ave. in downtown, replacing restaurants Irene’s and Taquero Mucho. The Planning Commission last Tuesday voted unanimously to support a rezoning that would enable the developers to build…

Zoning • By Jonathan Lee • May 1, 2023

Planning Commission recommends historic zoning for Broken Spoke

The iconic Broken Spoke dance hall is headed for official historic status, ensuring the venue is preserved as the South Lamar corridor continues to develop. The Planning Commission on Tuesday voted 8-0 to recommend approval of historic zoning for the…

Preservation • By Jonathan Lee • Apr 28, 2023

Why aren’t there more tree-lined streets? Development professionals blame complicated city rules

Following the historic February ice storm that damaged over 10 million trees in Austin and knocked power out for 265,000 Austin Energy customers, city leaders are pushing to bury more power lines – a move aimed not only at protecting…

Planning • By Jonathan Lee • Apr 27, 2023

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Last year, your property appraisal went way up. This year (maybe) it’s down. What does it all mean?

If you own property in the Austin area, chances are you recently received your latest property appraisal. This number, known as your appraised value, is an estimate from the Travis Central Appraisal District of what your home would sell for…

Housing • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Apr 26, 2023

Planning Commission delay pushes Council action on Palm District until July

After a series of delays stretching back to November, the Planning Commission is now expected to consider and possibly approve the Palm District Plan at a special called meeting May 30. As a result of the new meeting time, City…

Planning • By Chad Swiatecki • Apr 26, 2023

Austin wants more community benefits from projects on city-owned land

The city is looking at how to improve many of the activities it takes in redeveloping publicly owned properties, with a special eye on increasing community benefits such as affordable housing in projects such as the Austin Convention Center. A…

Planning • By Chad Swiatecki • Apr 24, 2023

Mandatory parking spots for Austin bars could soon go away

As the owner of two popular honky-tonk bars – the White Horse in East Austin and Sagebrush in South Austin – Denis O’Donnell knows that safe rides are key to a flourishing nightlife. And he would love to see more efforts…

Land Development Code • By Krissi Micklethwait, KUT • Apr 24, 2023

Commissions get updates ahead of RFP for blocks 16, 18

The two city-owned blocks expected to become the anchors of the long-discussed African American Cultural Heritage District will likely include 30,000 square feet of creative space, more than 100 residential units, and a combination of restaurants and office space that…

Planning • By Chad Swiatecki • Apr 21, 2023

Planning Commission OKs height boost for Rainey tower amid resident pushback

The Planning Commission on April 11 recommended approval of a density bonus that would allow a new tower to rise in the Rainey Street neighborhood. The proposed 215-unit condominium tower at 62 East Ave. will rise 57 floors and 684…

Planning • By Jonathan Lee • Apr 21, 2023

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