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Planning Commission supports rezoning lakefront property
The Planning Commission supported rezoning 200 E. Riverside Drive, which is just east of South Congress Avenue, for a multiuse development project that would include multiple towers where a vacant office building currently sits. The development will be 160 feet…
Zoning • By Madeline de Figueiredo • Sep 16, 2024
Applications are open for Austin's Heritage Preservation Grant
The city of Austin is once again opening the floor to bids for its Heritage Preservation Grant, offering funding for preservation and storytelling efforts at historically landmarked sites. The program, funded by the city’s Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue, offers sums…
Preservation • By Kali Bramble • Sep 16, 2024
Foster Village aims to expand child services in North Austin
A nonprofit that serves as a resource for foster children and their caregivers secured the first step toward rezoning a North Austin property Thursday. The rezoning will enable Foster Village to expand its operations to meet the demand of a…
Planning • By Amy Smith • Sep 13, 2024
As rents across the country go up, Austin prices continue to fall
During the pandemic, Austin came to exemplify the story of housing across the country: Prices went through the roof. In 2021, the average monthly rent in the region rose 25 percent. Similar increases happened in cities in California and Arizona.…
Housing • By Audrey McGlinchy, KUT • Sep 11, 2024
Historic Landmark Commission votes to preserve east side building over developer's wishes
After a lively series of debates, Historic Landmark Commission members are making moves to halt the bulldozing of a century-old building at East 12th and Comal streets. 1500 E. 12th St. caused a stir this past July when owner Eureka…
Preservation • By Kali Bramble • Sep 9, 2024
City provides updates on financial, anti-displacement efforts related to HOME initiatives
The city has started to make a series of moves intended to make it easier for middle- and low-income residents to build accessory dwelling units and generate new income from properties that are now able to host more housing. Last…
Housing • By Chad Swiatecki • Sep 9, 2024
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East Cesar Chavez zoning granted despite neighbors’ objections
Although former City Council Member Raul Alvarez and other east side advocates argued strenuously during last week’s meeting against granting DB90 zoning to the property at 3020 E. Cesar Chavez St., Council members approved the change on all three readings.…
Zoning • By Jo Clifton • Sep 5, 2024
Appeal reveals 'urgent need' to review historic standards
A final attempt to stop the construction of a large second home in the Robertson/Stuart & Mair Historic District failed at City Council last week, despite concerns that its approval could set a worrying precedent for local historic districts citywide.…
Preservation • By Elizabeth Pagano • Sep 4, 2024
Council declines site plan appeal despite claims of ordinance violations
City Council last week declined to even discuss an appeal of the Planning Commission’s decision to approve a site plan, despite area homeowners’ arguments that the plan violates not only the Save Our Springs Ordinance but also the Hill Country…
Housing • By Jo Clifton • Sep 4, 2024
Council pushes forward with density bonus changes
Though it has been in place only since February, the city’s newest density bonus program – DB90 – was updated by City Council during its Thursday meeting. DB90, which is a new zoning category ushered through the codification process at…
Land Development Code • By Elizabeth Pagano • Sep 3, 2024
Noisy neighbors: Council to consider changes in decibel limits for some new construction
At Thursday’s meeting, City Council will consider adjustments to the recent DB90 zoning classification that could result in a significant reduction in the noise levels allowed in residential areas. A scheduled public hearing on the possible ordinance change could also…
Land Development Code • By Chad Swiatecki • Aug 28, 2024
Left waiting: Rally Austin pushes for city action on four sites ID'd for redevelopment
Representatives of the economic entity created by City Council to speed up development of city real estate assets in support of affordable housing said they’re being stymied by inaction that’s holding back work on at least four high-profile sites. In…
