Latest Headlines for Wednesday, February 26
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 by Jessi Devenyns
Development
Environmental Commission recommends revising green building standards
Green buildings are intended to be superior constructions built with environmentally sustainable materials and design. While not required, the city encourages this type of construction on a voluntary basis through Austin Energy’s Green Building Program, which rewards builders for green…
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 by Ryan Thornton
Zoning
City addresses pedestrian access with advancement of zoning request at Graffiti Park site advances
The Colorfield, a 10-unit condominium project located on one of two lots that is home to the now-closed Graffiti Park, is inching closer to redevelopment after roughly two years of site plan review.City Council approved the zoning request for the…
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 by Ryan Thornton
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Tip Sheet: Travis County, 2.25.20
The Travis County Commissioners Court meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. To help our readers stay informed, each week we offer a selection of interesting items from the voting session agenda. The entire agenda is available at the Travis County…
Monday, February 24, 2020 by Chad Swiatecki
Police
Seeking increased safety, Downtown Commission asks city to fully staff APD
The Downtown Commission has asked City Council to increase staffing levels for the Austin Police Department in the next budget year, while adding more public video cameras and lighting to busy pedestrian areas.The unanimously approved resolution came at last week’s…
Monday, February 24, 2020 by Ryan Thornton
Environment
Land use code to protect transit-oriented trees and increase canopy cover
A recent amendment to the draft Land Development Code could change how heritage tree preservation impacts new development on corridors.Council Member Paige Ellis offered a concept last week, the Supplemental Heritage Tree Preservation Program, that she said would help keep…
Monday, February 24, 2020 by Jessi Devenyns
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ZAP recommends less density than staff does for South Austin site
At its Feb. 18 meeting, the Zoning and Platting Commission debated how much density is too much for the lot at 6917 Colton Bluff Springs Road.Although the land is intended for a single project, the 23-acre site is divided into…
