Latest Headlines for Thursday, February 6

Thursday, February 6, 2020 by Audrey McGlinchy

Take a look at what could be built under Austin’s proposed new land code

On Wednesday, the city of Austin revealed some models of what could be built under the proposed new Land Development Code, the rules that dictate what can be built in the city and where.It’s important to note that in most…

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Thursday, February 6, 2020 by Jessi Devenyns

HLC discusses when historic zoning should be removed from a property

The Reuter House, a National Register historic home, has perched atop a hill overlooking a substantial lot in Travis Heights since 1934. Seven years ago, the back portion of the lot was subdivided and three lots were sold to new…

Thursday, February 6, 2020 by Chad Swiatecki

Working group to examine changes in how to rename Austin’s parks facilities

The Parks and Recreation Board has started the process to ask City Council to amend an ordinance that dictates the process for renaming parks facilities.At its meeting last week the board voted 6-2 to form a three-member working group to…

Thursday, February 6, 2020 by Jo Clifton

Local efforts helping with 2020 census

City Council members heard an update on 2020 census preparations at Tuesday’s work session. The presentation emphasized the importance of the census and efforts the city and Travis County will undertake to make sure that communities at risk of being…

Thursday, February 6, 2020 by Elizabeth Pagano
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TipSheet: City Council, 2.6.20

This week, Council convenes again for its regular Thursday meeting and from this vantage point, it looks as though the light-ish agenda may translate to a short meeting. We’ve recapped the items that hold particular interest below. As always, the…

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 by Ryan Thornton

Council responds to code second draft

City Council took a few hours Tuesday afternoon to respond to the second draft of the revised Land Development Code in light of a new zoning map, a recalibrated density bonus program and reduced overall housing capacity.Last Friday, Jan. 31,…